My father has had chemo, he's got trouble with the nerves in his hands & feet any idears that can help?

Answer 1

You don't say what drugs your father is receiving for his chemo. With Oxaliplatin, for example, the most common side effect is cold induced neurophathy -- tingling extremities and very sensitive to cold for up to 5 to 7 days following treatment. Breathing cold air, trying to swallow (hot or cold) can be a little bit of a challenge. In the US it is not unknown for the drug company gave out mittens, blankets, a scarves. So it is likely to be a side effect from the chemicals, but make sure he tells the oncologist about it.

Answer 2

Do you mean trembling or a cold feeling in his hands? My friend had chemo last year and for a week after each session
he would wear gloves to keep his hands warm. Even now he still occasionally needs to.

I wish you and your father all the very best! My friend has made a wonderful recovery and I wish the same for your father!

Answer 3

He has what sounds like a peripheral neuropathy. This is commonly seen after chemotherapy. Depending on the drug and dosage, the symptoms may subside. If he had numbness or lack of feeling there is no treatment available. If he has tingling that is uncomfortable there is medication available to decrease this discomfort and help him to sleep at nights. Consider using a B complex vitamin for the nerves.

Answer 4

I have this article for your dad and it will encourage him:

What Causes Side Effects?

Because cancer cells may grow and divide more rapidly than normal cells, many anticancer drugs are made to kill growing cells. But certain normal, healthy cells also multiply quickly, and chemotherapy can affect these cells, too. This damage to normal cells causes side effects. The fast-growing, normal cells most likely to be affected are blood cells forming in the bone marrow and cells in the digestive tract (mouth, stomach, intestines, esophagus), reproductive system (sexual organs), and hair follicles. Some anticancer drugs may affect cells of vital organs, such as the heart, kidney, bladder, lungs, and nervous system.

You may have none of these side effects or just a few. The kinds of side effects you have and how severe they are, depend on the type and dose of chemotherapy you get and how your body reacts. Before starting chemotherapy, your doctor will discuss the side effects that you are most likely to get with the drugs you will be receiving. Before starting the treatment, you will be asked to sign a consent form. You should be given all the facts about treatment including the drugs you will be given and their side effects before you sign the consent form.

How Long Do Side Effects Last?

Normal cells usually recover when chemotherapy is over, so most side effects gradually go away after treatment ends, and the healthy cells have a chance to grow normally. The time it takes to get over side effects depends on many things, including your overall health and the kind of chemotherapy you have been taking.

Most people have no serious long-term problems from chemotherapy. However, on some occasions, chemotherapy can cause permanent changes or damage to the heart, lungs, nerves, kidneys, reproductive or other organs. And certain types of chemotherapy may have delayed effects, such as a second cancer, that show up many years later. Ask your doctor about the chances of any serious, long-term effects that can result from the treatment you are receiving (but remember to balance your concerns with the immediate threat of your cancer).

Great progress has been made in preventing and treating some of chemotherapy's common as well as rare serious side effects. Many new drugs and treatment methods destroy cancer more effectively while doing less harm to the body's healthy cells.

The side effects of chemotherapy can be unpleasant, but they must be measured against the treatment's ability to destroy cancer. Medicines can help prevent some side effects such as nausea. Sometimes people receiving chemotherapy become discouraged about the length of time their treatment is taking or the side effects they are having. If that happens to you, talk to your doctor or nurse. They may be able to suggest ways to make side effects easier to deal with or reduce them.

Below you will find suggestions for dealing with some of the more common side effects of chemotherapy.

Answer 5

Tell your Dad to hang on in there, my dad used to have chemo and he was the same, it will pass there is not a lot you can do and no medication that i know that will help its a really nasty side affect
Best of luck to your Dad i hope it goes ok

Answer 6

There's a herbal remedy called Essiac which has helped tremendously in treating cancer, however, the authorities don't allow publicity for it for obvious reasons.
This organisation is wonderful, they offer alternative help for cancer; please go to >Events > scroll dwon to Herbalist for more info on Essiac.
I hope this is of some help.
with luv

Answer 7

sideeffect only, just be there to help, if he wants it, in regards to opening things for him, hang in there! just let him know you are only helping him doing things, IF, he wants it, don't want to break that fighting spirit!
p.s. got 3 family members, in same situation!

Answer 8

try the health and herb shop,they be the best people to help,and its all natural remedies

Answer 9

Definitely should go see a chiropractor!! They do wonders!

Answer 10

just let god handle what is in store