Neuropathy pain in my heel

Hi Brigitte,

Sorry to hear about this and I have some links that hopefully will be of use and interest to you.

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/side-effects-and-symptoms/other-side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy.html

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatment/cancer-drugs/side-effects/nerve-changes

https://www.mskcc.org/blog/managing-chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-after-treatment

Also, have you done a search forum here to see what others may have suggested in the past that have had to deal with this?

Hope some of these links are useful to you Brigitte.

Gavin

Hi Brigitte,

I hope others will chime in on dealing with neuropathy.

Here are some resources I found on the board:

Treating Neuropathy Pain

https://www.ons.org/practice-resources/pep/peripheral-neuropathy

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy/treating-cipn.html

https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy

Unfortunately, neuropathy can develop during chemotherapy.  I was sorry to hear your oncologist had no suggestions.  It might take some trial and error with the different treatment ideas to find what works for you.  Karen, our nursing advisor who sometimes posts on the board, has suggested trying a topical cream with Benadryl, as one idea.  Other sources mention topical creams with lidocaine or menthol.  Medications are sometimes prescribed such as antidepressants.  If the neuropathy is really impairing your quality of life, it may be worthwhile to consider consulting a specialist.

Regards, Mary