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shs14
7 years agoMember
Anyone tried Cold Therapy to prevent neuropathy in Taxol Chemo
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Her2 positive BC in April. I have been having AC dose dense chemo for the past six weeks (3 x 2 weeks) and have my last one on Thursday. I've tolerated it well which...
shs14
7 years agoMember
I'm really sorry to hear that @Afraser.
It doesn't feel fair that we have to go through chemo and then suffer ongoing problems.
I'm not certain that cold therapy will work for me but I'm hopeful and willing to try anything that will save me from neuropathic issues.
@mahaica I found the elasto-gel mittens on ebay but @Sabbra mentioned ubuy where she got both and for less than me. I ordered my mittens and socks separately. They aren't cheap.
MIttens here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELASTO-GEL-COLD-ICE-HEAT-HOT-THERAPY-GLOVE-HAND-MITT-/252442001746
Socks here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/254053480072
Ubuy site is here: https://www.u-buy.com.au
It doesn't feel fair that we have to go through chemo and then suffer ongoing problems.
I'm not certain that cold therapy will work for me but I'm hopeful and willing to try anything that will save me from neuropathic issues.
@mahaica I found the elasto-gel mittens on ebay but @Sabbra mentioned ubuy where she got both and for less than me. I ordered my mittens and socks separately. They aren't cheap.
MIttens here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ELASTO-GEL-COLD-ICE-HEAT-HOT-THERAPY-GLOVE-HAND-MITT-/252442001746
Socks here https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/254053480072
Ubuy site is here: https://www.u-buy.com.au