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I agree with Jenny- it does take time. I found relief with Acupuncture and cold soaking for my feet. Also wearing comfortable footwear at all times. No barefoot walking. I wore Archie’s slip on supportive sandals indoors and they worked wonders. It took 9 months for my foot pain to complete clear- nerves take a very long time to heal.
My Doctor prescribed gabapentin and it has been a huge relief. I still get some numbness and tingling but no where near the level I had before
It takes time for the neuropathy to improve. Exercise is suppose to be the biggest help as it gets blood moving through your hands and feet. Some people find the supplement ALA (alpha lipoic acid) helps, it did not help me. Make sure you have adequate vitamin b12 in your diet. Other than that it just takes time and patience.
Did you wear the frozen gloves and boots during treatment
Dealing with neuropathy months after chemo is really tough, and it's more common than many people realize with endometrial cancer treatment. Hang in there — there are several ways to help manage it.
Here are some options worth discussing with your care team:
- Medications — Gabapentin or certain antidepressants can Show Full Answer
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