I read this article in the mm acor digest this morning.
There are many mmers who suffer from chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy. I've read about help from EMU oil, that foot bath stimulator thingamajig, exercise- some people have to rely on pain meds.
This article talks about the benefit of mentol rubbed on your feet and lower back. My PN only results in numbness and tingling to I don't think this treatment will help me. But someone who suffers from PN pain, especially pn from revlimid or thalidomide should try this and let us know how it works. David
" Topical 0.5% menthol in calamine cream was applied to the lower limb stocking distribution (area of pain or sensory disturbance) and to the skin over the lumbosacral region of the spine corresponding with the affected nerve root origins."
" Despite no reduction in global pain score being reported by the patient, profound changes in Quantitative Sensory Testing were detected 90 minutes after menthol application."
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