So , now that Im done with my chemo treatment , you would think I would have nothing to complain about... I do some days, but then again I have another day added to my life which brings me closer to another year added to my life. I have days where my neuropathy( ,a side effect of chemo, where it leaves your nerve endings tingling,numb and sometimes painful) especially in my fingers just gets the best of me. But then I think to myself, would you rather have your health on the downward decline or have this "temporary" finger tingling,foot numbing issue? ummm the latter! It is annoying when I have to back up and RETYPE a word or two, because my finger tips don't push the right key or try to open a zip-lock baggie! At least I can say it's "not a pain in the butt" (LOL, been there, had that!!) just in my fingers and toes! So if you are wondering how Im doing, Im doing well. Added some more pounds to my frame,but really need to exercise! It actually is suggested to cancer survivors to help "prolong" their life , so I better get at it huh! I'll keep ya posted .
Thursday, November 06, 2008
NEUROPATHY
So , now that Im done with my chemo treatment , you would think I would have nothing to complain about... I do some days, but then again I have another day added to my life which brings me closer to another year added to my life. I have days where my neuropathy( ,a side effect of chemo, where it leaves your nerve endings tingling,numb and sometimes painful) especially in my fingers just gets the best of me. But then I think to myself, would you rather have your health on the downward decline or have this "temporary" finger tingling,foot numbing issue? ummm the latter! It is annoying when I have to back up and RETYPE a word or two, because my finger tips don't push the right key or try to open a zip-lock baggie! At least I can say it's "not a pain in the butt" (LOL, been there, had that!!) just in my fingers and toes! So if you are wondering how Im doing, Im doing well. Added some more pounds to my frame,but really need to exercise! It actually is suggested to cancer survivors to help "prolong" their life , so I better get at it huh! I'll keep ya posted .
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Kendra,
I too have to deal with the Neuropathy and when I discussed it with my Chemotherapist, he said that it last for 7 years after I stop treatment. I did read an article in a Cancer Magazine that said by taking Vitamin B Complex this will help to metabolize the drugs a little faster and help minimize the side-effects. I asked my Radiologist about this and he confirmed that it will help, so I've been taking B Complex since April of this year. It helps to lessen the tingling and numbness some, which makes my job as Technical Support Specialist a little easier, since I type a lot for he job.
I hope this helps you out some, since I felt left out in the Dark on ways to combat or lessen the effects until I read the article. I really hate having to ask for help in opening up the smallest things, especially those darn bags in the Produce section at the Market.
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