how do I deal with nerothapy in hands and feet?

Answer 1

Neuropathy is an unfortunate problem where there is degeneration of the nerves. This occurs in the smallest nerves first (which if you think of our nerves like the branches in a tree, the smalled twigs are in our distal extremities - hands and feet). It can be caused by a variety of problems.
The first thing to do is to see if the neuropathy is reversible. You will need to consult with your physician about that. Sometimes neuropathies are due to vitamin deficiencies (like B12) or other issues that can be corrected.
Unfortunately most neuropathies are not reversible and are due to things like aging. Currently due to lack of stem cell research, we have no idea how to regenerate nerves that are dying or dead. Therefore we treat the symptoms. There are several medications on the market that can help with the symptoms of neuropathy (which often including a tingling or burning sensation in the hands and/or feet). These are prescription and include medications like lyrica, neurontin, elavil. Talk to your doctor about this if you are symptommatic. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Neuropathy, (Not nerothapy as mentioned by you) strictly speaking, is any disease that affects the nervous system. In common usage, however, neuropathy is short for peripheral neuropathy, meaning a disease of the peripheral nervous system, or in other words, a disease affecting one or more nerves.

The four major forms of nerve damage are polyneuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, mononeuropathy, and mononeuritis multiplex. The most common form is peripheral polyneuropathy, which mainly affects the feet and legs. The main reasons for getting this type is because of diabetes, herpes zoster infection, chronic trauma (such as repetitive motion disorders) or acute trauma (including surgery), and various neurotoxins.

Neuropathic pain can be very difficult to treat; sometimes strong opioid analgesics may provide only partial relief. Opoid analgesics are to be considered only as a tertiary treatment. Several classes of medications not normally thought of as analgesics are often effective, alone or in combination with opioids and other treatments. These include tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline.

Other than this there are many ways to treat this disease and telling here in detail may not be possible. However your oncologist is the best judge on the spot and he will evaluate the stage and grade of the disease and give needed treatment. Please contact your oncologist immediately. CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA and you should not neglect it.

All the best.

Answer 3

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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Answer 4

Looks like a lot of the responses are giving you definitions of neuropathy, not advice on how to deal with it.

I too had problems with it as a side effect from chemo (restless legs, tingling in my fingers and toes and my fingernails started separating), but the problems cleared up shortly after I finished chemo. Try to avoid extreme changes in temperature (iced or hot drinks, wear good sturdy shoes, such as tennis shoes). Take tylenol for discomfort.

Good luck. I hope your prognosis is good.

Answer 5

Since you are posting under cancer I will assume that the problem was caused by damage from chemotherapy. If it happens during the treatment then the oncologist can change meds or ease off. But a lot of time this happens after the chemo is ended and the damage is done. Sorry, but nothing is going to reverse it.

Answer 6

Cold sores are caused by the herpes virus. Many of us already have the cold sore virus dormant in our bodies, and never have a flare up of cold sores. We contracted it as children, as it is a very common virus, and children pick it up easily as they often share food and drinks, and may be less concerned about hand washing and hygiene. Cold sores can be transmitted even when the person does not have a cold sore, though it is less likely to happen then.

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Answer 7

People need to think before posting! You apparently have Cancer since you posted here. Strength to you for seeking information!!!
My father has the same condition, he is a stage 4 colon cancer survivor. Thank GOD for Mayo clinic in Atlanta. His doctor prescribes him a cream and to massage his hands and feet. They were so bad the tips of his toes were turning black, within a few days they were pink again. Please talk to your doctor about the creams mentioned on the link below and my prayers to you in finding relief.

Answer 8

European doctors give lipoic acid 300-600 mg daily with reported good results.
Monavie juice has helped some people. (info on request)

Answer 9

depends on the cause of neuropathy
,if its due to diabets then a strict control of blood suger MAY reverse it in early stages.
wear socks all the time so you don't injure your feet & go un-noticed,
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Answer 10

Ask your doctor for Neurontin. It works really well.
Best wishes.