I just finished 6 bouts of Chemotharapy mid July.
As a result of this, my fingertips are numb and tingley...
The Oncologist has told me that Chemo stays in your body after treatment up to 6 months (depending what type of chemo you have)...
I'm hoping that someone can give me some suggestions on this.
It's such a weired feeling and sometimes my fingers ache a little bit.
It's diffucult to button buttons and clasp a necklace, or even trying to pick up change from a table is uncaney at times...
Thanks to all :)
2006-09-21 04:11:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I've known several people who went through chemo, and it affected all of them differently. What seems to help most is doing a cleanse to help the body expel the stuff that's left over after the treatments. There are several pre-packaged whole body detoxes on the market. Check with your local health food store to see which one their customers like best.
2006-09-21 05:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by Bob K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dear KaylaRose,
Your best bet here is to talk with your oncologist and ask him if there are any options for you about the numbness and tingling. My father had chemo, also, and he developed the same thing in the bottoms of his feet. When he spoke with his oncologist, he was told that "sometimes" the condition disappears and that he should have spoken up when the symptoms first appeared so that the chemo could have been adjusted.
In my research to help him, I have found that B complex vitamins are recommended. Some relief may be found with acupuncture and massage. Also, you need to be ultra careful when working in the kitchen when you are around hot things, not to burn yourself.
Usually, the symptoms subside somewhat on their own, but your best bet is to get onto those B complex vitamins soonest!! Use some good lotions and massage them into your skin gently to get a little more circulation and stimulation for the nerves in your hands as well.
Hugs, Hon, hope this helps.
2006-09-21 04:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Peanut 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't sell the stuff so I have no vested interest in saying this.... I've heard that NONI Juice does wonders for cancer patients. And it does not affect any medication you might be taking. You might want to think about incorporating it into your daily health regimen. Normally, for general health maintenance a person takes about 2 ounces, but as a cancer survivor and someone who has health issues, I'd think you need to take more. I'm sure you can find the stuff at a local health store. It's a bit expensive (about $40.00 a bottle) but again, the anectodal stories about people who have used it are amazing.
2006-09-21 06:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your doctor tell you that was a side effect of chemo? I've just never heard of that. Anyway, if he told you that was a side effect there's really not much you can do to stop it until the chemo is out of your body. If it wasn't mentioned as a side effect, go see your doctor. Usually tingling in the finger is from poor circulation.
2006-09-21 04:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check with yo doctor...he put it in you he knows wats goin on
2006-09-21 04:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by water lily 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋