I went in for a simple hysterectomy as my I was told my left ovary was enlarged by 5cm. While the surgery, they discovered the cancer and took most of it out. I was then told to get chemo to get the residual cancer cells out. I have had 5 of my 6 chemo treatment and I do not wish to take the 6th as I am suffering with peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I would like to look into Immunotherapy treatments in Toronto if possible.
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Do you have more information to share on the immunotherapy?
And @Panna, you may need to experiment with warm or cold (packs/hot water bottle/foot baths) to see what works for you - wishing you some relief soon.
For me, the skin on my legs (mostly lower half but sometimes my thighs when I've been standing for a long period) feel like tissue paper without any nerves. Just a light tingling. It's especially prevalent on the tops of my feet and parts of the bottoms. Yet when I walk or stand, if I step on the minutest pebble or any obstruction it's sends shock waves along my nerves. I do notice that when I walk or move around a lot it improves. But it doesn't take more than 5 minutes of sitting for it to return full force.
I hadn't thought of acupuncture so would be interested to hear any replies you get. I did start with a foot care specialist here last month and just a massage she have my feet really helped. She's going to look into the success of those machines they advertise where you place your feet on them and they are supposed to stimulate circulation and nerves. She's attached to our local hospital so was going to check in with one of the specialists there for me. The machines are expensive and I hate the thought of wasting money on something that sounds like it makes sense only to find it ends up in my closet.
I do know many of my friends say the vitamin B really works, as does foot baths in magnesium (epsom salts). I can't do the vitamins as I'm on a clinical trial and restricted to what I can ingest. In any event I'm going in for some surgery in about 10 days to get something else in order and once that's over I'll be putting a priority on the legs and feet since they cause major issues with my stability and mobility. I'll post if there are earth shattering revelations to share...although not optimistic much can be done. Getting a true diagnosis to begin with would be a great start though.
I wish you the very best for your upcoming surgery and really hope all goes well.
Now that I am 6 weeks past my last chemo, I have continued with these, the neuropathy in my feet is improving almost to the point of not being noticeable at all.
i also took Vit B supplements and have done that for many years,