What is your favorite neuropathy lotion for painful feet?
Hi,
I'm on my second round of taxol and carboplatin. This second round has made my toes more numbing and painful, hard-to-walk feet in the morning.
I use Epsom-it, an Epsom concentrate for nerve pain, Epsom salt soaks.
Ice therapy socks during chemo., which I still can't figure out how long to keep them on my feet during my 5 hr infusion.
My left knee is painful. I use a bag of frozen peas and Salonpas with lidocaine., the roll-on bottle.
What helps your neuropathy pain?
Thank you and take care.
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Hi pabbie, we're so sorry you're dealing with this pain.
We're sure others will be by shortly to weigh in with their practical advice for managing this uncomfortable side effect of treatment.
In the meantime, you may find it helpful to check out this Breastcancer.org Podcast on Neuropathy: Causes and Treatments for some ideas to help.
In addition, this thread on Permanent Neuropathy has some good advice.
We hope this is helpful!
--The Mods
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Speaking from experience. I just completed cycle 5 of 6. Before cycle 4, having met with my doctor he lowered the dosage of the taxol from 75mg to 60mg. Then before cycle 5 had them lower it again by half. For cycle 6 they suggested the Abraxane. It is protein based. However, after reading that many people have lost their eyebrows and eye lashes, which I still have, I’m not sure it’s worth the risk for the one cycle I have left. However, if you still have many to go and it is that painful, it is worth asking about.
I also have a prescription for Pregabalin. I started at 25mg 3 times a day and very quickly moved to 50mg. They also told me if that doesn’t help we can increase it. I am still able to work full time and do daily activities. I am more concerned about how it is going to affect my life in the future. I want to make sure I can still play and be active with my grandchildren. Below are my cycle 5 & 6 medications. Hope this helps.
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