This is definitely the place to receive support. I can't give you any medical advice as I'm trying to decipher my mom's cancer myself, but the wonderful ...
Thank you so much, Kate - and those of you who have also replied. I am SO glad you made it through and won the nasty war of cancer. I pray Keith is one of...
Hi All, I was put on Lyrica for my neuropathy and it makes me very tired, I have had a change here at home (daughter-in-law moved out and now I am full time...
Hey Marty, Actually Neurontin is suppose to help with neuropathy, its actually an epilepsy seizure medication, but thats what they put Joe on for his...
Hiya Joyce, It could take along time for the nerves to heal , but in the meantime you could ask about Neurontin , its what Joe was on for neuropathy. Deb ... ...
First before I forget I wanted to thank everyone for your prayers and replies. I always mean to reply to all and never do so thank you Narice, Cliff, Allen ,...
Kate, Perhaps you should bring this up with you Onc. Ask him if a Pet Scan should be done. This would be the best and give you peace of mind. Love, Ingrid ... ...
There is always hope. Please remember this. They can give chemo and that can shrink tumors to make surgery possible later. Ingrid ... is ... but they ... ...
I've lived with neuropathy for several years now, diabetics get it a lot. I have no feeling in my toes and little in the feet. I have to watch myself...
A cat scan can show the mass and measure the size. A pet scan can show if it glows and possibly cancerous. ... scan? Are ... both ... machines PETs ... said ...
Kate, I wanted to thank you so much for your story. It gives many here hope. I always am so happy to know of a survivor. Doctors do not seem to give much hope...
Joyce, For me I found it was just time that made the neuropathy better. It took me about six months before I noticed it was gone in my hands. Still have a...
Deb, My heart is breaking for you!!!!!! I am thankful that Joe finds relief from the pain. Yes, You need to take care of yourself also. I know you do not want...
Hi Joyce, I have tried several alternative treatments for my neuropathy which have all had a positive impact on my sitiation. I have an acupuncturist that...
Dear Deb, I have been away without a computer for three weeks. I have been praying for Joe all along. I am so sorry for your andyour family. I went through...
I just wanted to come in and thank everybody that ever helped to prop me up and help me through this. This group is just the best!!! Dad passed away Sept 15...
Beth, So sorry for your loss. It seemed so fast. I hope that you and your family can find some peace. Funny how things look up and then the end comes. That is...
Phil was just like this. And they ALMOST cured him. It could be that bad BUT I am betting they CAN stabalize him get him home and start chemo and he will be...
from National Cancer Institute Treatment Treatment of neuropathy often requires patience — on the parts of both the person with cancer and the health care...
Bennie!!! Poor baby! Yeah Dan and Tim had that look too Like thisis not really happening is it? Oh I wish I were there to hug him and take him out awhile And...
Beth Hugs to you as you remember your Dad.You are a good daughter and he loves you. How lucky you were to have each other. Remember all this wonderful man...
Deb, This is so surreal for me... just reading about how Joe is becoming sicker and his family is in denial, etc... I'm so sorry that you, Dani and Bennie are...
Beth, I am so sorry for you loss. Please know that he is restng now and not in any more pain. It was good that you were with him all that time. In time you...
Deb: I am sorry things are going so badly for you and your family. As for your children, I think it is best if they are prepared in some way. I always told...