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Old 09-16-2012, 05:09 PM   #1
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Neuropathy in feet
Are paraffin baths ok to use for neuropathy? I knew the answer to this once, can't remember now. LOL
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3/11: DX: IDC, HER2++, ER/PR neg, stage 4, mets to liver. Primary tumor: grade 3; 11 cm. 2nd smaller tumor: ~2.5cm. Multiple affected nodes, 1 spot on liver. 6 rounds TCH prior to bmx.
7/11: Nothing left except Primary breast tumor now 1.5cm.
8/11: BMX, 17/17 nodes clear. No post-op chemo or radiation indicated. NED!
10/11: NED! Continue Herceptin indef.
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5/12: Progression of liver mets. Stop Tykerb, start Abraxane & Herceptin weekly.
8/12: Progression in liver and lymph nodes around liver and right kidney. Herceptin not working anymore! Stop Abraxane and Herceptin. Start Tykerb and Xeloda.
10/12: Severe side effects. 3 weeks break from everything.
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Old 10-23-2012, 06:42 PM   #2
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Re: Neuropathy in feet
I don't see how it could hurt. Shoot anything that helps them feel better! My husband massages my feet and legs and that seems to help somewhat.
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Old 10-24-2012, 03:44 AM   #3
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Re: Neuropathy in feet
My gut is that it's fine for the feet but not for dealing with neuropathy in hands when lymph nodes are removed from that extremity. I would think that heat would increase risk for lymphedema like saunas and jacuzzis do.
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Old 10-24-2012, 12:04 PM   #4
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Re: Neuropathy in feet
Paraffin is a superficial heating agent, though it won't make neuropathy worse it acts more on muscles and joints. But try anything you can to get relief.
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Old 10-26-2012, 05:11 AM   #5
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Yes, but be careful with the temperature....with neuropathy, the ability to feel temperature may be lessened so that you may not be able to feel when it is too hot.
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