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July 21
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Members shared a variety of helpful strategies for managing chemo-induced neuropathy and nerve tingles in the feet, with both gabapentin and... Read more

Members shared a variety of helpful strategies for managing chemo-induced neuropathy and nerve tingles in the feet, with both gabapentin and vitamin B12 coming up as popular topics. Several members found gabapentin to be effective for foot pain and tingling with few side effects, while others reported improvement using B12 supplements, especially the kind that dissolves under the tongue, along with multi-nutrient formulas containing alpha lipoic acid and benfotiamine. A recurring theme was the importance of consulting an oncologist before starting supplements, since B12 levels should be tested first, and members also highlighted cold cap therapy and icing hands and feet during infusions as helpful tools.

A MyBCTeam Member

For 24 months in my 32 months infusion sessions that include 3rd generation doxorubicin and still continuing: I was placed on a daily supplement that contains calcium carbonate,alpha lipoic acid, benfotiamine,inositol,pyridoxine, folic acid, vitamin b12, chromium picolinate, and vitamin d3. It has helped me cope with the tingling sensation in my left foot.

July 24
A MyBCTeam Member

I was suffering from severe fatigue because of chemo but once that and radiation were over I don't have the debilitating fatigue or exhaustion. I haven't gained any weight but I am very active and since chemo haven't really had an appetite. It doesn't make me tired or affect me in any way other than it fixed my foot pain and tingling. Also helps with restless legs from anastrozole. I tried reducing my dosage and the leg problem returned so went back to 600 mg a day. At my worst I was taking 900 mg. Hope that helps you.

July 22
A MyBCTeam Member

I asked my oncologist about taking extra b12 or doing cryotherapy and she told me gabapentin was my best bet. Game changer for me and I don’t have side effects. It’s been a little over a year.

July 22
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you so much for your response Brenda I'm definitely going to ask my oncologist about B12 🥰

August 3
A MyBCTeam Member

They gave me B-12 for my anemia but it also helped with the neuropathy. I had numbness in my whole foot (right and left) and I can now feel the carpet under my feet and I can feel the top of my foot when I scratch an itch. I take the B12 that dissolves under my tongue. I had tingles, pins and needles and stabbing pain in my feet as well as numbness. I still have some numbness in my hands but there has been improvement.

July 28

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