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Asked by dymondbreeze on Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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I'm having a lot of numbness in my feet and pain in legs. I'm currently on iv chemo and the chemo pill what can be done to relieve this if anything
6 Answers from the Community
GregP_WN
It sounds like neuropathy, they should have a couple of suggestions for you, some prescriptions for something that might help. I hope you get it taken care of, it's not a fun feeling!
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almost 4 years agoBoogerman
Yes it sounds like the neuropathy that I've had too, you can get a script for something that will help.
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almost 4 years agoBuckeyeShelby
I've had numbness and pain in my feet since chemo. I take Gabapentin (which is generic for Neurontin). While my feet are still numb, at least there is minimal pain. I can always tell if I skip a dose or have to take it late. But it has helped me. There are some B vitamins that help some people, and I'm sure someone will chime in w/exactly what that is. It didn't help me, but different supplements & drugs affect folk differently. Hope you find a solution.
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almost 4 years agorene2
I already have neuropathy in my feet from a spinal injury; however, I noticed it was worse during chemo (R-CHOP). Also, and much more annoying, I had numbness in my fingertips. I didn't notice it much until I started dropping things. I had to be very certain I had a grip on something before I tried to pick it up because it would slip right through my fingers. Most of it is gone now, but I still have a little in my right thumb and left thumb and forefinger.
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almost 4 years agoDoreenLouise
I completed 4 rounds of adromyacin and cytoxin and 11 weeks of Taxol in May 2015. I experienced rare episodes of neuropathy in my feet, which were usually associated with eating potato chips, which I seldom did. A couple months ago I started having neuropathy on a daily basis, not associated with my diet. I had a Vitamin D level drawn, which was low at 27. I increased my sun exposure and intake of Vitamin D and magnesium and my neuropathy is gone.
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almost 4 years agodymondbreeze
Thank you guys. My doctor has given me gabapentin so hopefully it will work
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