Finding Relief from Nerve Pain During Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a widely used and effective cancer treatment, but it is also a leading cause of peripheral neuropathy. The good news is that there are strategies to manage the painful symptoms associated with chemotherapy.
Between 30-40% of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy experience peripheral neuropathy (PN) as a side effect. Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause nerve damage, resulting in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
These drugs include:
- Platinum-based drugs
- Taxanes
- Plant alkaloids
- Immunomodulating drugs (IMiDs)
- Proteasome inhibitors
For many patients, symptoms of CIPN improve or disappear shortly after chemotherapy ends. However, for some, the pain, tingling, and numbness can persist for months or even years.
To help manage symptoms during treatment, the following options are commonly used:
- Steroids
- Numbing medications
- Antidepressants
- Anti-seizure medications
- Opioids
- Narcotics
Living with peripheral neuropathy can cause significant pain and discomfort, affecting your quality of life. However, you don’t have to rely solely on medications to manage your symptoms. At Neuropathy Elite Centers Wisconsin, we offer advanced, non-drug therapies designed to address the underlying cause of nerve damage. Our customized treatment plans use Electric Cell Signaling Treatment (ECST) to help regenerate damaged nerve tissue.
Don’t continue to endure neuropathy symptoms. Call (262) 200-2700 to schedule an appointment with our team of specialists today.
