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Tri
3 months agoMember
Hi @GorgyS
I feel for you if you’re already experiencing neuropathy and it’s becoming more difficult for you. As @arpie suggested it could be very insightful for you to get a blood test to identify your Vit B levels and see whether or not that’s could be contributing to a problem (or not).
Regarding treatment for neuropathy, I discussed the option to take Lyrica for the nerve pain in my feet with my oncologist especially as it was waking me at night. In the end I decided not to, I took Panadol or Nuromol instead. At the time I also took magnesium tablets on and off as I thought they would help with the ankle and feet aches (not the electric shock type neuropathy pain). But I have stopped taking this now.
I feel for you if you’re already experiencing neuropathy and it’s becoming more difficult for you. As @arpie suggested it could be very insightful for you to get a blood test to identify your Vit B levels and see whether or not that’s could be contributing to a problem (or not).
Regarding treatment for neuropathy, I discussed the option to take Lyrica for the nerve pain in my feet with my oncologist especially as it was waking me at night. In the end I decided not to, I took Panadol or Nuromol instead. At the time I also took magnesium tablets on and off as I thought they would help with the ankle and feet aches (not the electric shock type neuropathy pain). But I have stopped taking this now.
The only supplement I have now is Vitamin D with calcium for osteopenia (again on the recommendation of my Oncologist) and occasionally a Hydralyte if I have an upset stomach.
I’m beginning to appreciate how important a “whole” picture is for my GP and to remember to include any vitamins and supplements. Also, I am also appreciating that I need to record, file and store away carefully for future reference my health records!