Neuropathy symptoms

Life after a breast cancer diagnosis Recovering from treatment
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Hi,

I finished my treatment 10 months ago and I still have neuropathy in my feet caused by Paclitaxel. They’re not really painful more very uncomfortable especially if I’ve been standing for lengthy periods. They burn mainly on the balls of my feet and feel a little numb & tingle but I can walk and not fall over. I also have leg cramps now & then.

I’ve started back at work where I’m on my feet for hours and the burning feeling after my shift is off the scale.

I’ve had acupuncture and have tried ibuprofen and cooling gels but the burning is still there and doesn’t ease.

I’d like to get back to jogging but I’m being cautious as I don’t want my feet to feel any worse than they already are.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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Have you tried an antihistamine? My GP told me to take one alongside a menthol cream for my burning itchy feet caused by Letrozole and it works most of the time.

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I’ll try that.

Thank you so much for replying.

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