I have neuropathy of the hands. Does anyone have a treatment that may help me? I had colon cancer treatment?

Answer 1

Perhaps go and see a Neurologist. If it was chemo induced neuropathy then it should slowly recover over time, as nerves do regenerate, be it ever so slow (1mm per day). For what it's worth I am currently going through a Cisplatin induced periperal neuropathy which peaked at its worst probably around 4-5 months after completing my last course of chemo. It was quite distressing at the time as each week it was getting worse and worse with the numbness/tingling commencing at the toes and fingures and gradually working its way up until at its worst my arms and legs were numb, side of my face, loss of fine motor movement and balance! But it does get better over time. It is now almost 10-months since finishing chemo and there has been impovement as I am now able to type on the keyboard, write legibly (just a little) and the numbness is now just in my hands and feet. I am also able to handle cold items, which before I could not as it was shear agony and I don't get shooting pains which were also part of the problem.

What did I do to overcome this? Well not much, I was initially taking a course of vitamin B6, B12 and multivitamin B supplements to supposedly assist in the nerve regeneration, but I only took these for a few weeks as they did not appear to be doing a great deal. In fact you need to be aware that B6 in high doses can in fact have the opposite effect and cause neuropathy! Basically I've maintained a healthy diet and underwent some rehab comprising of Occupational Therapy, Physical Eduaction and Phisio, along with regualr exercise (i.e walking). This all seemed to help and having someone massage hands and feet helps and feels great!
Hope this is of some help. I'm told that it will improve over time and in my case it has, but it appears that it does get worse before it gets better. Generally the symptomns peaked at around 3 - 5 months after the last session of chemo, before starting to improve. All the best....

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Answer 3

The neuropathy illness may cause the outward symptoms such as for instance: tingling, prickling feeling, numbness of the region round the influenced nerves, unexpected pains, sharp or even burning feeling in the nerves.
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Answer 4

Some of the numbness may wear off after a few months. Here are a few web pages that might be helpful reading. Sorry about your neuropathy. Neuropathy sucks.

http://www.chemocare.com/managing/numbness__tingling.asp

http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/nervepain.php

http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/neuropathy.html

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Symptomssideeffects/Othersymptomssideeffects/Peripheralneuropathy

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=18518

http://www.medifocushealth.com/NR021/Treatment-Options-for-Peripheral-Neuropathy_Treatment-for-Cancer-Related-Peripheral-Neuropathy.php

Make sure and take a good B-complex vitamin and ask your Dr about neurotonin and similar drugs used to treat neuropathy. good luck

Answer 5

During chemo, peripheral neuropathy started in my hands then to my feet. I am currently not on chemo, and it has not gone away. I play tennis and it greatly affects how I play. I have lost some of my speed and quickness. At 51, I realize I can only play doubles.

Answer 6

Acupuncture, which involves inserting thin needles into various points on your body, may reduce peripheral neuropathy symptoms.

Answer 7

Ok, you need a change of diet. Go onto Hallelujah Acres (www.hacres.com) and you'll see how people changed their diet, following the Hallelujah Diet, and rid themselves of cancer!
The reason why so many of us develop cancer is because practically all food in large Grocery stores has chemicals added to it. If you want to learn about this, read Kevin Trudeau's bestselling book "Natural Cures THEY Don't Want You to Know About." His book was such an eyeopener for me. Then I found out about the Hallelujah Diet and was very impressed. Now, I eat very healthy and I don't miss any of the unhealthy foods.
Perhaps if you try it, your problems will go away, like many others? Who knows? I think it's worth a try. It's your health, isn't it?

Answer 8

I have it as well so they started my on Lyrica and boy the improvement excellent. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Answer 9

hard issue. query in yahoo and bing. that might help!