Comments on: Is Neuropathy something you’re stuck with forever? http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dr. Andrew Schneider http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/comment-page-1/#comment-6006 Dr. Andrew Schneider Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:47:47 +0000 http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/#comment-6006 The only treatment that I've found works for neuropathy caused by chemotherapy is Neuremedy, a supplement that is a bioactive form of thiamine (vitamin B1). Although it doesn't help everyone (nothing does) I've had many patients get great relief. Give it a 2 month trial. If it's helping, keep taking it. If not, stop. Neuremedy can be purchased online at http://www.buyneuremedy.com The only treatment that I’ve found works for neuropathy caused by chemotherapy is Neuremedy, a supplement that is a bioactive form of
thiamine (vitamin B1). Although it doesn’t help everyone (nothing does) I’ve had many patients get great relief. Give it a 2 month trial. If it’s helping, keep taking it. If not, stop. Neuremedy can be purchased online at http://www.buyneuremedy.com

]]> By: hanora http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/comment-page-1/#comment-5991 hanora Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:33:09 +0000 http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/#comment-5991 Well they told me that is usually is reversible, but mine is hanging on and I am a few years post chemo. However it has gotten better. You can expect improvement in your hands before your feet. Nerves do regenerate to some degree, but it is slow. Some think vitamin B12 helps. There are drugs that help some people, but they are not to be used lightly. These are the things I do that seem to help. 1. I try to keep my hands and feet warm 2. Comfortable socks and shoes - stylish high heeled shoes are part of my past. 3. In the winter I use a heating pad for my feet. Be careful here, you want one with an automatic off and don't set it too high. 4. Those capsicum lotions work for some - it is a pepper extract. The Body Shop has a peppermint foot rub which is nice too. There are also oatmeal foot soaks that are nice and relaxing. 5. If your feet are particularly sensitive, rig up some sort of tent so the blankets don't touch them at night. Good luck. It might not totally resolve but it may well improve a bit. Well they told me that is usually is reversible, but mine is hanging on and I am a few years post chemo. However it has gotten better. You can expect improvement in your hands before your feet. Nerves do regenerate to some degree, but it is slow. Some think vitamin B12 helps. There are drugs that help some people, but they are not to be used lightly.

These are the things I do that seem to help.
1. I try to keep my hands and feet warm
2. Comfortable socks and shoes – stylish high heeled shoes are part of my past.
3. In the winter I use a heating pad for my feet. Be careful here, you want one with an automatic off and don’t set it too high.
4. Those capsicum lotions work for some – it is a pepper extract. The Body Shop has a peppermint foot rub which is nice too. There are also oatmeal foot soaks that are nice and relaxing.
5. If your feet are particularly sensitive, rig up some sort of tent so the blankets don’t touch them at night.

Good luck. It might not totally resolve but it may well improve a bit.

]]> By: Starlight http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/comment-page-1/#comment-5992 Starlight Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:33:09 +0000 http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/#comment-5992 The condition is permanent. The damage cannot be reversed, but there are medications that can help with the symptoms. Neurontin is a very good one that comes in generic and is very safe. Lyrica is another, but it is expensive and not yet available in generic. The condition is permanent. The damage cannot be reversed, but there are medications that can help with the symptoms. Neurontin is a very good one that comes in generic and is very safe. Lyrica is another, but it is expensive and not yet available in generic.

]]> By: convexed http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/comment-page-1/#comment-5993 convexed Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:33:09 +0000 http://footpro.org/pain-in-foot/is-neuropathy-something-youre-stuck-with-forever/#comment-5993 I have seen stories of people that got relief with the use of capsaicin therapy. One guy said after the therapy he regretted it for three days cuz his feet burned so bad. But on day four the burning subside and he was able to actually go out running. Check it out you may get some help.http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/treatment-issues/side-effects/neuropathy.html I have seen stories of people that got relief with the use of capsaicin therapy. One guy said after the therapy he regretted it for three days cuz his feet burned so bad. But on day four the burning subside and he was able to actually go out running. Check it out you may get some help.http://www.canceradvocacy.org/resources/treatment-issues/side-effects/neuropathy.html

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