I am taking soluble magnesium and I make sure I have seafood twice a week. I really notice the stiffness if I dont have the magnesium. I noticed a big relief when I had a weeks holiday and ate fresh prawns every day, so I have increased the seafood and take some fish oil as well. Hope you find a solution soon.
Take care
Hi there, I still suffer from peripheral neuropathy, and I finished my chemo over a year ago (identical regime to you actually!). It has been particularly bad for the last 6 weeks, which my breast care nurse has suggested may be down to the cooler weather (God help me if I return to the UK and its weather!) She has suggested to me trying to keep my hands and feet warm, and to try massaging them regularly. It's not crippling me, but its always there dull and nagging in the background which is quite frustrating! I also get painful cramps/pins & needles very regularly. My BC nurse said that for some women the neuropathy can last for several years post treatment, and for a small minority it may never go away :-(
If you find any other remedies, I'd love to know!
Sue
Hi there, I still suffer from peripheral neuropathy, and I finished my chemo over a year ago (identical regime to you actually!). It has been particularly bad for the last 6 weeks, which my breast care nurse has suggested may be down to the cooler weather (God help me if I return to the UK and its weather!) She has suggested to me trying to keep my hands and feet warm, and to try massaging them regularly. It's not crippling me, but its always there dull and nagging in the background which is quite frustrating! I also get painful cramps/pins & needles very regularly. My BC nurse said that for some women the neuropathy can last for several years post treatment, and for a small minority it may never go away :-(
If you find any other remedies, I'd love to know!
Sue
It's just over a year since I finished chemo, and although my feet aren't completely normal, they are vastly improved. I found making myself walk in the mornings (when I was hobbling) slowly improved the aching bones, and ginger slices in green tea also helped fade the pain. (I appreciated this when I ran out of fresh ginger and noticed the difference!) If it was bad at night, osteo-panadol helped.
Now I am back on the treadmill in the gym, and doing morning beach walks, and there are days when I forget there was any problem. Still stiff in the mornings, though, until I've had my sencha tea and a walk.
It's a catch 22 isn't it? Have to walk to feel better, but would like to feel better before walking! Hands also stiff at first, but loosen up quicker than feet.
It does improve over time. All the best - let us know how you are going.
Michelle xx
