Vitamin E for Protection Against Peripheral Neuropathy

[Chris'Mom]

I wish I had known this four years ago when Chris was undergoing chemo...I did so much research and now feel I missed this important step...luckily, Chris has never had a problem with neuropathy and we are thankful for that...but he is a pianist and plays guitar...and we were so worried at the time...why didn't his oncologist suggest this...and one last thing...after four years...I am even afraid to ask this for fear of the answer...but does that mean chris is out of the woods regarding neuropathy developing...thanks...Mary Ellen

[chemo boy]

For what it's worth. I was very concerned with PN as I'm a pianist. My hands/fingers are very important to me. My oncologist at Dana Farber put me on a daily dose of 400 I.U. Vitamin E, 250 mcg Vitamin B12 as well as 100MG Vitamin B1. I did experience some neuropathy in both my hands and feet but this went away within a few months after chemo. My hands and feet are still very sensitive to the cold!

The Tinnitus is another story. I have had it since chemo and am now taking Ginko to try and rid myself of it.

Hope this helps someone.

Rich

[AdrianB1971]

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I took (on my qown initiative) 400 IU/day ,200 mcg Se/day and 1000mg/day Vit C all period during chemo and 3 months after that and, 2 years after chemo, I have NO SIDE EFFECTS. It seems that high doses of Vit E work sinergicaly with TC chemo [the elevated marker where 0 after first cycle]. while high doses of antioxidands work like a veritable chemo, low doses protect the cancer cells from oxidative effects of chemo. My onc uses now this protocol for all TC chemo patients. I was a pioneer for the Oncology Institute

[Michael112]

250mg of B6 is a HUGE amount, I get really zingy if I take anything over 25mg at once.

[wannalive]

vitamin B

Hi
I have slight neuropathy at hands and feet, mostly slight burning
I found that my mothers vitamin B complex for diabetic neuropathy helps a lot

worth considering
Benexol B12
B1 250mg
B6 250mg
B12 1mg

[Russell's Mom]

vit E

Russell had supplements such as this during his chemo. In fact, he is still adding some. (We are under the care of a specially trained Internist for this.) Although there were some toxic reactions, they seem to be improving quickly. The Bleomycin Toxicity is on a game board of it's own. We have started decreasing the Prednisone. Again we are working with the doctor as mentioned above..... also saying big prayers. Multi-tasking!!! Thanks for the updates! Russell's Mom, Sharon

[Michael112]

I will make a mental note to take vitamin E regardless of what my doctor says if the situation arises *knock on wood it doesnt*

[Don]

I wish My doctors would have taken steps to protect me from Neuropathy. A little over 2 years post chemo and not to much Improvment.Next step...Surgery...

To anyone undergoing chemo or getting ready to start chemo PLEASE make sure your Doctors take the proper steps to protect you (or at least try to) from Neuropathy.

[Scott]

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of vitamin E supplementation for protection against cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy: final results.

This study concludes: "Vitamin E effectively and safely protects patients with cancer from occurrence of cisplatin neurotoxicity."