My peripheral neuropathy is back with a vengeance
Hello folks, I've been away a long time, trying to get on with life and deal with other health issues.
I thought others may be interested in this issue that has arisen for me lately.
Three years yesterday since the end of chemo, it seems that my peripheral neuropathy is back. I've had a residual numbness in the front of my feet - particularly my left foot - for some time, but put that down to worsening arthritis. The toes have gradually become more misshapen. Also increasing arthritic pain in my hands. But about six months ago, I started having burning sensations on the skin of my feet - toes, instep, ankles, and some parts of my hands. My GP ordered a range of blood tests and - other than a wobble in my thyroid levels and B12 deficiency - she said there was nothing to indicate anything other than to infer that it was a return and increase of the PN. My podiatrist said the same. I'd seen my medical oncologist for my annual a couple of months ago and hadn't mentioned it to her at that time because I hadn't thought it was related to the cancer. I was blaming arthritis. Interesting. Nothing to do except keep walking. A masseuse last week did intense foot massage and did toothpick pricking around my nails. I now do that myself most nights. She also suggested epsom salts (magnesium) foot baths. On my next shopping list.
Greetings to anyone still on here that I used to "know".
Cheers,
Fran
I thought others may be interested in this issue that has arisen for me lately.
Three years yesterday since the end of chemo, it seems that my peripheral neuropathy is back. I've had a residual numbness in the front of my feet - particularly my left foot - for some time, but put that down to worsening arthritis. The toes have gradually become more misshapen. Also increasing arthritic pain in my hands. But about six months ago, I started having burning sensations on the skin of my feet - toes, instep, ankles, and some parts of my hands. My GP ordered a range of blood tests and - other than a wobble in my thyroid levels and B12 deficiency - she said there was nothing to indicate anything other than to infer that it was a return and increase of the PN. My podiatrist said the same. I'd seen my medical oncologist for my annual a couple of months ago and hadn't mentioned it to her at that time because I hadn't thought it was related to the cancer. I was blaming arthritis. Interesting. Nothing to do except keep walking. A masseuse last week did intense foot massage and did toothpick pricking around my nails. I now do that myself most nights. She also suggested epsom salts (magnesium) foot baths. On my next shopping list.
Greetings to anyone still on here that I used to "know".
Cheers,
Fran
