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Nerve Pain Therapy: Botox May Treat Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients

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Neuropathy is a common side effect of certain medications, especially those used in chemotherapy to fight cancer like cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxaliplatin. While symptoms might disappear over time, for some the shooting pain or a loss of feeling in the hands and feet may become chronic. A recent study investigated the effects of Botox B, […]

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Antidepressant Helps Relieve Pain from Chemotherapy

Duloxetine, known commercially as Cymbalta, has been shown to relieve neuropathic pain caused by chemotherapy in 59 percent of patients in a recent study at the University of Michigan. Lead study author, Ellen M. Lavoie Smith, PhD, and researcher at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, says, “These drugs don’t work for everyone. The good news […]

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Effective Massage Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy

A successful peripheral neuropathy massage protocol for diabetic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy requires full client participation, therapist commitment, and consistent deep tissue work to improve circulation and alleviate symptoms, complemented by a rigorous self-care routine. READ MORE Source: Massage Today […]

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Acupuncture Soothes Chemo-Induced Neuropathic Pain

According to the results of a small pilot study published in Acupuncture in Medicine, acupuncture may help relieve the severe pain associated with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. READ MORE Source: Medscape […]

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