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Welcome Nana!
Just wanted to welcome you too. Glad you found us.0 -
Hi there!!!
Always room for another Sister Welcome, Glad to meet ya.0 -
Wecome
I am glad you decided to join us in more than just reading.0 -
Welcome Nana C ! I can'tlaughs_a_lot said:Wecome
I am glad you decided to join us in more than just reading.
Welcome Nana C ! I can't help you on your question but I'm sure one of our sisters can.0 -
I have neuropathy also, but
I have neuropathy also, but it is in my hands and feet. My last chemo was Dec 2010, so it isn't quite as bad as during treatment. But it still sometimes makes writing and typing difficult, and walking is sometimes painful. My onc said that neuropathy is the one chemo side effect he worries most about, because recovery takes so long and it is sometimes permanent. I don't usually let it stop me though.
Welcome, I'm glad you decided to speak up.
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Hi Nana C.
Welcome to the boards.I was diagnosed in May 2010 and finished chemo at the end of January and yes mam i have neuropathy really bad for me it was worst after treatments i thought it was just tingling in your feet and hands but it's pain in the hands and feet and like you i can't raise my arms hardly some days are better than others. my Dr. recommended lyrica but i didn't want it,it had a whole new list of side effects so I'm trying to deal with it. MOLLYZ0 -
Welcome, Nana C.mollyz said:Hi Nana C.
Welcome to the boards.I was diagnosed in May 2010 and finished chemo at the end of January and yes mam i have neuropathy really bad for me it was worst after treatments i thought it was just tingling in your feet and hands but it's pain in the hands and feet and like you i can't raise my arms hardly some days are better than others. my Dr. recommended lyrica but i didn't want it,it had a whole new list of side effects so I'm trying to deal with it. MOLLYZ
I did not get the neuropathy--but I see others have given some input. Just wanted to say hi and glad you posted.
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I'm new, too
This is my first time on this site. My last chemo was Dec. I had peripheral neuropathy before chemo so it was nothing new. I have been on Neurontin since 2003. Every drug has it's side effects but you may want to look at Neurontin as an alternative to Lyrica. I've seen the commercials for Lyrica and it makes you wonder which is worse the treatment or the symptom.0 -
I have neuropathy in my armsMare33 said:I'm new, too
This is my first time on this site. My last chemo was Dec. I had peripheral neuropathy before chemo so it was nothing new. I have been on Neurontin since 2003. Every drug has it's side effects but you may want to look at Neurontin as an alternative to Lyrica. I've seen the commercials for Lyrica and it makes you wonder which is worse the treatment or the symptom.
I have neuropathy in my arms and legs. I noticed my writing is better. I had it on my fave and eyes and that went away fairly quickly. I had itchy painful feelings in my forearms and that went away. I think it is plateauing, or getting better more slowly but its livable. except I cant be on my feet and I am anurse. I took vit B and was offered lyrica but didnt take it as I am working a temp research job. Neurontin made me horribly depressed. I wish it would go away but I can live with this except the job part it might even turn into being disabling from a work standpoint.0 -
welcome to the boardcarkris said:I have neuropathy in my arms
I have neuropathy in my arms and legs. I noticed my writing is better. I had it on my fave and eyes and that went away fairly quickly. I had itchy painful feelings in my forearms and that went away. I think it is plateauing, or getting better more slowly but its livable. except I cant be on my feet and I am anurse. I took vit B and was offered lyrica but didnt take it as I am working a temp research job. Neurontin made me horribly depressed. I wish it would go away but I can live with this except the job part it might even turn into being disabling from a work standpoint.
Can physical therapy help? It worth to try
Lyrica could cause swelling, please be careful0 -
I am late, but, I certainlymissrenee said:Welcome, Nana C.
I did not get the neuropathy--but I see others have given some input. Just wanted to say hi and glad you posted.
Hugs, Renee
I am late, but, I certainly want to welcome you to the site! Lots of great support, caring, hope and encouraging pink sisters are here for you.
♥ Noel0
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