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Need hope: Neuropathy from chemo
Is there anyone going through neuropathy from chemo. If so how long until my mother will be able to walk again afterwards. It’s been 8...
Last active: Mar 20 6:38am
Computer recommendations for someone with neuropathy?
looking for laptop/notebook/keyboard recommendations to help my wife's finger neuropathy. thanks.
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: May 7, 2024
Baclofen for Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy?
Trying this for Chemo Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Approved for Multiple Sclerosis. Primary care doc thought it was worth a try. Duloxetine didn’t help as it...
Last active: Aug 29, 2022
Does radiotherapy make neuropathy worse?
Has anyone got any experience of radiotherapy making neuropathy worse? If so any advice on how to help/calm it down?
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Dec 4, 2025
L-glutamine for Chemo related Neuropathy
I am one month post chemo treatment for endometrial cancer. During treatment my Oncologist recommended L-glutamine to protect the digestive system and nerve fibers.Once chemo...
Last active: Sep 21, 2025
Amitriptyline: Anyone use it for chemo-induced neuropathy?
Hi, my name is Kenneth Morris. 2020 l was diagnosed with bowel cancer in Feb 2021 l had major surgery to remove tumour followed by...
Support Group: Colorectal Cancer
Last active: Jun 29, 2024
What exercises do you do for neuropathy?
My wife has finished her 6 rounds of chemotherapy and is transitionaing after some dental work into mainentance chemotherapy. Her first six consisted of Tax,...
Last active: Oct 12, 2024
Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?
I finished chemo April of 2022 I have neuropathy in my fingers and feet. It doesn’t seem to be going away. What are treatments I...
Last active: Feb 16 7:31am
What are some ways to try to minimize neuropathy during chemo?
Does putting your hands and feet in ice before starting infusion help? What about after your cycle at home? Will continuing to ice it help?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 4, 2025
Cancer survivor now developing late side-effect of neuropathy
Hi, everyone. I am a 2 time breast cancer survivor, and I am eleven years cancer free! However, I have now developed severe neuropathy in...
Last active: Aug 18, 2020
Neuropathy Pain after platinum-based chemo: Running out of options
Lung cancer 2016 treated with surgery, radiation, platinum based chemo, then Keytruda which finally successful. Worsening periphal neuropathy pain in feet. Morphine and other meds...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Nov 23, 2025
What treatment for neuropathic itch from chemo worked for you?
After my 1st infusions, (carboplatin, taxol, keytruda), I experienced itching in my hands and feet, it worsened after the 2nd infusion. Antihistamines / steroid creams...
Last active: Feb 26 11:49am
Can a gurgling stomach be another side effect from chemo treatment?
It's over 70 days after the last chemo treatment, just started on maintenance treatment with AVASTIN. I still have neuropathy in hands and feet, no...
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
Did you do icing during chemo? Did it help?
Good morning all! I just started my chemo yesterday - Paklitaxel and Carboplatin. Concerned about neuropathy in hands and feet as well as the hair...
Last active: Jul 28, 2023
Unexplained weight loss and other symptoms?
I am curious as to other than the unexplained weight loss as the primary symptom, what other changes did you notice in your body before...
Last active: Jan 11, 2020
Choosing palliative care; what is your experience?
I would like to hear from or about other people who have chosen palliative care rather than cancer treatment. I would like to know the...
Last active: Dec 18, 2024