Neuropathy
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L-glutamine
Hi Jean, I have learned to live with the neuropathy but when in treatment I took the L-glutamine, some people take with a b vitamin. I never wanted the nuerontin because it causes more fatigue. I am sure you will get lots of in put on this topic. Hugs Bonnie0 -
Neurontin for me
I take neurontin and have for several months. It has helped tremendously. My hands are totally free of the numbness and tingling and my feet are almost perfect again. Still a little numbness in my toes. I take it at night and it also works as a sleep aid. I was told by my gyn oncologist that he felt it worked better than anything else to more thoroughly bring back the feeling.0 -
add Lyrica?
Jean, my Mom takes both Neurontin and Lyrica for neuropathy. She tried tapering them off, one at a time, and the problems came back. But overall the symptoms are improving with time. It was about 8 months after chemo ended before she started seeing real improvement, though.
A friend who's a nurse-practitioner says Lyrica is generally indicated for chronic pain. But you can still take various pain meds as needed with no problems.0 -
At one of my "live" support group meetings (NOCC), a reflexologist (who lost her mom to OC) gave a presentation and raffled off a 60 minute session. I did not win, but the girl who did gave it to me. I can't imagine why someone would not jump at the chance to get a free foot massage/treatment. Anyway, it was great but the following night I had some cramps in my feet and lower legs. Other than that, it was absolutely wonderful. I don't know if regular "treatments" would actually help the neuropathy or not. Mine is minimal and does not affect my walking, etc.Barbara53 said:add Lyrica?
Jean, my Mom takes both Neurontin and Lyrica for neuropathy. She tried tapering them off, one at a time, and the problems came back. But overall the symptoms are improving with time. It was about 8 months after chemo ended before she started seeing real improvement, though.
A friend who's a nurse-practitioner says Lyrica is generally indicated for chronic pain. But you can still take various pain meds as needed with no problems.
Has anyone tried acupuncture? I looked up both the drugs mentioned and they have some really unpleasant side effects.
Carlene0 -
I was prescribed neurontin,
I was prescribed neurontin, however; due to the side-effects (severe fatigue for me), I did not stay on it long enough to know the benefits.
I did take vitamin b-6 vitamins at my oncologist insistence.
I also attempted to walk regularly to help with keeping a good blood flow/source to the extremities.
All in all neuropathy just seems to pass with time.
Sharon0 -
Thanks for the advice.msfanciful said:I was prescribed neurontin,
I was prescribed neurontin, however; due to the side-effects (severe fatigue for me), I did not stay on it long enough to know the benefits.
I did take vitamin b-6 vitamins at my oncologist insistence.
I also attempted to walk regularly to help with keeping a good blood flow/source to the extremities.
All in all neuropathy just seems to pass with time.
Sharon
I have been taking neurontin for several months, then reached a point where is wa not helping anymore. I will speak to my doctor about the recommendations you all have made.
Thank you
Jean0 -
Beautiful!!msfanciful said:I was prescribed neurontin,
I was prescribed neurontin, however; due to the side-effects (severe fatigue for me), I did not stay on it long enough to know the benefits.
I did take vitamin b-6 vitamins at my oncologist insistence.
I also attempted to walk regularly to help with keeping a good blood flow/source to the extremities.
All in all neuropathy just seems to pass with time.
Sharon
I must say, you make bold look beautiful!!!0
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