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Lately I’ve been going through bandaids like crazy from the cracks on my hands and feet. Washing my hands is a hassle. I tried waterproof bandaids but they don’t stay on very long. I’m doing all the things voltaren aquafor and urea cream.
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@denny123 yes I know all about the folic acid theory. However, I my oncologist, pharmacist and nutritionist and of them said that the folic acid thing is not a thing. I asked ChatGPT about it and it said no it is not a thing. I think it’s an urban legend that has been going around. I did quit taking my multivitamins because it did have a lot of folic acid in it. Otherwise, I eat what I want.
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This is the answer I got when I asked Chat GPT:
Short answer: No — foods containing folate or folic acid do not worsen hand-foot syndrome from Xeloda (capecitabine).
Here’s what’s known:Folate/Folic Acid in Food Is Safe
Normal dietary folate (leafy greens, beans, citrus, fortified foods) does not increase capecitabine toxicity.
Unlike methotrexate, capecitabine’s metabolism and side-effects are not affected by folate intake.
The confusion comes from high-dose folic acid in supplements
Large folic acid supplements (the kind used for other chemotherapy regimens) can theoretically intensify side effects when given with certain chemo drugs.
- But this does NOT apply to Xeloda.
- Oncologists do not restrict dietary folate for patients on capecitabine.
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Wow. My proof is that for 6 years I haven't had the burning and infections anymore. If I do eat too much spinach and broccoli, I can really tell the difference.
Enjoy your bandaids and pain!
FYI-Voltaren can damage the liver. When I had to use it for a torn meniscus, my doctor warned me not to use it for longer than 2 weeks.
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I’m glad it works for you. Everything is individual. A lot of people say that about folic acid. Good to know about voltaren.
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