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I too had chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy. After trying numerous medications and full-foot orthotics, I happened upon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1603929/

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

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Posted: Jun 22 3:08pm

@niehausfamily4 re: Vit B6. Be careful, as overdosing or long term supplementation negatively impacts neuropathy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1603749/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 22 10:42am

For any interested in all the chemo-related neuropathy discussions, here is a list: – Chemo-related Neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653769/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

@taxlady, in addition to the helpful comments you've received from members, I thought you might appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810293/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Hi @susan159, this must be disappointing. You probably thought you were out of the woods during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822334/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

Hello @royce, Sorry to hear your wife has neuropathy from her chemotherapy treatments. There are a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155059/

Discussion: What exercises do you do for neuropathy?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

Welcome @jimmy252, I'm sorry to hear you have neuropathy caused by your chemo treatments. The Foundation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916991/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Unfortunately for me, my pruritus, is still just as bad 5 years later. My neuropathy did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1590304/

Discussion: What treatment for neuropathic itch from chemo worked for you?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 4 7:12am

Welcome @jksturgeon3, I take both CoQ10 and magnesium along with other supplements for my neuropathy. I...

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Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

Welcome @dana843, Sorry to hear the neuropathy has been getting worse and finding something that helps...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439554/

Discussion: Neuropathy Pain after platinum-based chemo: Running out of options

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

Hi @marshabel, I added your question to the Breast Cancer group as well as the Cancer:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/319243/

Discussion: Cancer survivor now developing late side-effect of neuropathy

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Aug 13, 2020

@varg4258 and @mustang08, several members are talking about chemo-induced neuropathy in the Cancer: Managing Symptoms support...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861564/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 17, 2023

Look into studies on the supplement L Carnatine it has show to be of use in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665711/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

@chiara58, I moved your question about chemotherapy and neuropathy to this helpful discussion: - Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092623/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

You may want to receive regular weekly acupuncture treatments from a registered Dro. of Acupuncture to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318789/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

I have Peripheral Neuropathy on hand and feet from taking Chemo. Chemo treatment ended in 12/2022....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855515/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 6, 2023

Thank you @rhongirl ! Sorry about your neuropathy- it must be extremely frustrating since you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686124/

Discussion: I hope you make it . . .

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2022

Hello @gardiner, I would like to add my welcome along with @colleenyoung and others. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661205/

Discussion: Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

Welcome @autonomic, You are not alone. There are a couple of discussions on the topic although...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144212/

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

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Sep 19, 2024

From the chemo that I was given as a child I developed neuropathy in my feet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250175/

Discussion: What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2025