Neuropathy is a common side effect of cancer treatment. Many chemotherapy’s have this effect and it can get better or last a lifetime. Treat the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and maintain quality of life with these few suggestions listed below.
Start by maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes foods rich in folates and folic acid. Folates are vital to the building and repair work in cells, including the nerve cells.
Other things that you can do to treat or manage peripheral neuropathy are:
- Yoga stretches to keep healthy range of motion in our joints and circulation in our extremities.
- Get a massage to help to improve circulation and decrease pain.
- Visit a rehabilitation therapist to help strengthen muscles that are weak, reduce cramps and pain and improve coordination and balance.
- Try acupuncture to help restore balance and control your pain and other symptoms.
- Wearing support stockings and supportive, cushioned shoes.
Here are some resources that might help you better understand how to treat and manage peripheral neuropathy:
- Daily Health News article on Natural Cures for Painful Neuropathy
- Cancer Supportive Care programs publication on Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Fact Sheet
- American Cancer Society’s support and treatment information on Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Chemotherapy
- University of Virginia Health System’s Peripheral Neuropathy and Vitamin B6
I hope that you find this helpful and something that you can refer to.
About Jean Di Carlo Wagner: Owner of Yogabeing.net
E-RYT200, E-RYT500 certified with Yoga Alliance
Yoga Therapist with International Alliance of Yoga Therapists
Atma Yoga Teacher Training, certified 500 hours Los Angeles
A Gentle Way Yoga, certified 200 hours
Silver Age Yoga, certified 200 hours
Breast Cancer Authority 
Yoga made a great difference in my life while going through cancer treatment….it also helped me stayed calm and focused on me an my body!
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What kind of yoga did you find helpful?
Thank you for responding. Blessings, Jean
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Hata yoga and a lot of restorative yoga…. I had a personal trainer who adapted yoga class to my needs and symptoms.
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