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are there any ways to help neuropathy in the legs to the extent that its crippling?

Asked by insanejane on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

are there any ways to help neuropathy in the legs to the extent that its crippling?

71 year old man, brain & liver cancer, diabetic, has has chemo, radiation, and chemo embolixations.
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- PinkD
  
  My oncology practice had me on B6 and glutamine while I was getting the drug that was supposed to cause neuropathy--I never had any....
  
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  almost 10 years ago
- nancyjac
  
  Any sort of movement helped me. Weight bearing exercise, preferably, but if that isn't feasible, massage and stretching. Just 5-10 minutes every couple of hours is what helped me the most. I would think keeping the diabetes in control would be a big factor too.
  
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  almost 10 years ago
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