Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

1/19/2016

Meridians JAOM - Clinical Pearls
Volume 3, No. 1, Winter 2016

How Do You Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Your Clinic?

Erin helps us in understanding when, where, and how to needle depending on a patient's blood pattern diagnosis when dealing with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy:

Meet Dr. Erin Hurme,
Chinese Medical Oncology Expert
[DAOM, LAc], (Sports & General Medicine)

1 Comment

Jeremias Duarte, DO link

3/30/2023 08:03:55 pm

Thank you for bringing up the topic of treating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). While it's important to provide treatments for the symptoms of CIPN, it's also crucial to address the underlying cause of the neuropathy.

Chemotherapy drugs can cause damage to peripheral nerves, resulting in symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet. While there are medications available to manage these symptoms, it's important to also consider other approaches to help prevent or reduce the severity of CIPN.

For example, some studies have suggested that exercise and physical therapy may help to prevent or reduce CIPN. It's also important to monitor and adjust chemotherapy dosages, as well as manage any other conditions that may contribute to neuropathy.

Ultimately, the best approach to treating CIPN will depend on the individual patient and their unique circumstances. It's important for healthcare providers to work together with their patients to find the most effective and personalized treatment plan.

Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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