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I finished chemo last May and the neuropathy my mouth has resolved, but I still have...

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Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Hi raebaby..I have slight neuropathy in my left foot. I tried some asperbream with lidocaine and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/870202/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 1, 2023

Hi Valentina, neuropathy is a common side effect with some types of chemotherapy, including some chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653768/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

Regular weekly acupuncture treatments will do wonders for your peripheral neuropathy! I have been receiving manual...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181117/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

Thanks for your outstanding response. I’ve had 23 cycles. My oncologist told me about the dose-threshold...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662391/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

Ooops - missed the beginning where you were talking about chemo. Gemcitabine is not a high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915453/

Discussion: Can't seem to get warm enough

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

My understanding is that Baclofen affects the central nervous system. Medications like Gabapentin are used more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742598/

Discussion: Baclofen for Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 28, 2022

Thank you for the extra background. Your experience with endometrial cancer would be most welcome in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654483/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Nov 15, 2021

@judithbramson12 It’s a core-building exercise, where you lift yourself onto your elbows and toes (neuropathy makes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001362/

Discussion: Bowel movements after everything I eat

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

I also have chemo induced neuropathy. I work with my pain doctor on this. Right now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916978/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Except for the neck pain, I have those symptoms but not arthritis or cancer as far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275897/

Discussion: Anyone experience arthritis in joints and/or body pain after chemo?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Apr 6, 2025

FOLFOX 6 months 12 treatments. May 2021-last week in November 2021. Started having toe nail problems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969643/

Discussion: Anyone have a problem with losing your big toe nail after chemo?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 23, 2023

Yes, stparker54, please let us know how the shoes help. I've had neuropathy from chemo for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308755/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 21, 2020

I have neuropathy from 6 cycles of Taclitaxel for angio sarcoma. My last CT scan was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160190/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Perhaps the reason there are so few volunteers is because onco’s don’t think neuropathy symptoms don’t...

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Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

What I meant was that my feet are doing better…I switched from 600 gabepentine 3 times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927625/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

I am 20 year Breast Cancer survivor. I had hormone positive cancer and was treated with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261394/

Discussion: Anyone experience arthritis in joints and/or body pain after chemo?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

Hi, Chiara - I did two rounds of carbo/taxol and have neuropathy in both feet and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097182/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 30, 2024

I hear your problem with coldness and neuropathy. My cousin Maryann is going through the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814995/

Discussion: Chemo side effects to feet and hands: cold and tight

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Hello, I wore the frozen gloves and socks during my taxol to help with neuropathy- My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804649/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

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