Did You Know Cancer Treatment Can Cause Peripheral Neuropathy?

By Dr. Drew Montez Clark

Patients who undergo chemotherapy for cancer treatment are not only battling their condition and side effects of the treatment, which can create anxiety, depression, fatigue, nausea, and other adverse symptoms, it very often produces a painful condition called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)

Many people only associate neuropathy with diabetes, but that percentage makes up about 30% of the population affected. Other causes of the disorder are viral conditions, immune disorders, trauma, celiac, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, vascular disease, and alcohol use disorder, to name a few. Neuropathy can become debilitating.

With CIPN, the nerves are damaged directly by the chemotherapy mediations.

Symptoms of Neuropathy
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Burning
• Sensations of cold/hot
• Stumbling
• Impingements
• Electrical vibrating sensations
• Falling/Loss of balance
• Lack of strength
• Decreased range-of-motion
• Muscle cramps
• Joint inflammation

According to the American Cancer Society, Certain chemo drugs are more likely to cause CIPN. Some of the more common ones include:
• Platinum drugs like cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxaliplatin
• Taxanes, including paclitaxel (Taxol®), docetaxel (Taxotere®), and cabazitaxel (Je
vtana®)
• Plant alkaloids, such as vinblastine, vincristine, vinorelbine, and etoposide (VP-16)• Immunomodulating drugs (IMiDs), like thalidomide (Thalomid®), lenalidomide
(Revlimid®), and pomalidomide (Pomalyst®)
• Proteasome inhibitors, such as bortezomib (Velcade®), carfilzomib (Kyprolis®), and ixazomib(Ninlaro)

The most common treatment for nerve damage is to mask it with prescription medications. Unfortunately, these medications are addictive and only act as a band aid. Treating CIPN is often multifactorial and requires several distinct therapeutic measures.

Innovative Treatment for Neuropathy
At Integrative Medicine & Rehab, we offer an advanced treatment option. Our Patients experience substantial decreases in pain, increased balance, and diminished numbness and tingling with our clinically proven protocol, using breakthrough technology. Thousands of people have found relief with this method.

How It Works
Our process provides relief with THREE critical steps.

#1. IMPROVE BLOOD FLOW
Since damaged blood vessels cannot bring adequate nutrition & oxygen to the nerves, this must be corrected in order for the nerves to heal and function properly.

#2. STIMULATE NERVE FIBERS
It’s crucial that once we get more blood to the nerves, to re-educate the nerve back to normal function. Using a device that’s used in large hospital

chains across the country for neuropathy, we are able to repair the damaged nerves, and start to make them healthy once again.

#3. DECREASE PAIN
Our approach also stimulates the damaged nerves to reduce pain and improve balance while decreasing brain-based pain.

Our method is 100% Natural, safe, non-invasive, and uses no medications.

You do not need to take addictive, dangerous drugs. We help patients stop nerve damage before the effects are irreversible. With a 97% success rate, our revolutionary protocol provides exceptional relief and outcomes.

At Integrative Medicine & Rehab, we know that treatment is not a one-size-fits-all. Our doctor customizes a treatment plan depending on your specific injury. Our office focuses on individualized treatment and one-on-one customer service. A comprehensive treatment facility specializing in chiropractic care for auto accidents & injuries! Schedule with Dr. Drew-Montez Clark today!

We offer new patient appointments 7 days a week! Transportation is available. Services include Medical Evaluations, Physiotherapy, Rehab, Chiropractic Treatments. We provide services for people of all ages including adults, children, and geriatric patients.

Integrative Medicine & Rehab
9101 W College Pointe Dr Suite 1B
Fort Myers, FL 33919
239-208-0088
www.imedandrehab.com

Source:
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy/what-is-peripherial-neuropathy.html