lorrie_101
lorrie_101 t1_jbzcga2 wrote
Reply to New information about the role of a molecule found in chillis in reducing foot pain by healing damaged nerves. After three months, the team found that those who’d been treated with the capsaicin patch reported that their pain had reduced significantly, compared to those treated with standard care by Wagamaga
WOW!! First time I'm learning about this!! I don't have diabetes, but have arthritis in both feet (for the last +/- 15 years)...I'm relatively young, & have never understood how this happened (tho I used to run 5 - 7 miles/day, 7 days/week, & figured that's why.) It literally feels like the bones in my feet are broken shards of glass walking on metal ballbearings. I can't wait to try this! Pain has def increased since being on chemo for Leukemia. Are these patches available at local drugstores? Do you need a prescription, or are they over-the-counter (in USA)? I will def discuss w my Hematologist/Oncologist. Thank you, all, for taking the time to post, comment, & for your contributions.
lorrie_101 t1_jc12vsp wrote
Reply to comment by redrightreturning in New information about the role of a molecule found in chillis in reducing foot pain by healing damaged nerves. After three months, the team found that those who’d been treated with the capsaicin patch reported that their pain had reduced significantly, compared to those treated with standard care by Wagamaga
Wow! Thank you, so very much, for your response.
I do have pain all over - joints, tendons, muscles, & large bones - feet are the worst. I received my Leukemia (CML) diagnosis 5 yrs ago...My Hem-Onc specialist @ UCSF told me at diagnosis I'd had it for the prior 10~12 years (so 15~17 years, since age 38~40.) I'm on my 4th regimen; it's new. Despite the pain, I'm thankful to be alive, especially for my kids...20 years ago, I'd have been dead 2 months after diagnosis.