Welcome back to Twins for Wellness, a platform dedicated to sharing important breast cancer information. In this blog post, we address a topic that many breast cancer patients face during their treatment journey: neuropathy. The horrible neuropathy side effect is not something I had ever heard of before chemotherapy. In this post we will discuss neuropathy and how to fix it.
Neuropathy: What is it?
Neuropathy refers to a condition that involves damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves. These nerves transmit signals between the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the rest of the body. Symptoms can vary but often include tingling, numbness, pain, and weakness in the affected areas. Treatment for neuropathy depends on the underlying cause and may involve addressing the root problem, managing symptoms, and promoting nerve healing. Here are some treatments for how to fix horrible neuropathy.
Neuropathy: How to Treat it?
Medications: Pain relievers, such as over-the-counter painkillers or prescription drugs, can help manage discomfort. Also, certain medications may target specific underlying causes or symptoms like nerve pain or inflammation.
Physical Therapy: Exercises and techniques prescribed by a physical therapist can improve muscle strength, balance, and coordination. Physical therapy can also help manage pain and improve overall function.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: This therapy involves applying low-level electrical currents to the affected area, which may help alleviate pain and improve nerve function.
Lifestyle modifications: Taking steps to manage any underlying conditions contributing to neuropathy. A healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding harmful substances like alcohol and smoking can help.
Alternative therapies: Some individuals find relief through alternative treatments like acupuncture, herbal supplements, or topical creams. The effectiveness of these treatments varies.
Conclusion:
These are all good treatments that can help fix neuropathy effects. When I was going through chemotherapy I had tingling in my big toes and my fingertips. By using these techniques, the neuropathy has mostly gone away in my fingers and toes but I do have a numbness in my thighs after surgery. I will start doing more workouts once I am cleared from surgery to see if that will help. Currently, if my legs hurt from the numbness I will take Tylenol, and that usually helps. I hope this blog post informed you of how to fix horrible neuropathy.
