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Yes, neuropathy can be a problem. A few things you can try before neuorontin.
1. Take 50 mg of B6 once a day
2. Take 5 mg of Glutamine 3 times per day
I have had neuropathy numerous times and these two supplements have helped to greatly reduce the discomfort. I also very successfully used accupuncture for my feet.
Make sure to tell your onc about this side effect. They should follow it and think about dose reduction if it gets bad.
Good luck!
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Donna
Diagnosed 2/04 - Invasive ductal - no clean margins
node negative - er+pr+, her2++
Mastectomy 4/04 - 4 rounds AC
9/05 - mets to liver treated with carbo/ixabipelone/herceptin
3/06 - complete remission
9/06 - new liver mets, starting Taxotere/Herceptin
1/07 -Liver mets stable, staying on Herceptin
5/07 - Liver, lung progression - starting T/X
12/07 - Liver, lung progression - starting weekly Navilbene/Herceptin
4/08 - Liver progression - started Abraxane, Carbo, Tykerb and Herceptin
7/08 - Liver Progression - started Gemzar, Avastin and Tykerb
10/08 - Liver progression - starting Doxil
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