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Painful feet

KT275 — Wed, 17 May 2023 08:28:14 GMT

Hi. Every winter my feet become painful.

Looking for some advice. Should I exercise more to help circulation or rest more? Tried both and neither working at moment. Hoping others will have answers and suggestions on how to ease discomfort.
Thanks

Re: Painful feet

sch — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:39:59 GMT

Hi @KT275

I guess that depends on why your feet are painful.

Have you tried discussing with your GP why have sore feet?

If you know your feet are sore for a specific reason, then let us know and hopefully someone can help with some advise.

Take care.

Re: Painful feet

KT275 — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 02:31:37 GMT

The painful feet are a side effect from the chemo. The oncologist has since provided medication which I would prefer not to take if I am able to reduce the pain by natural methods.

Re: Painful feet

sch — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 01:53:55 GMT

I had peripheral neuropathy following chemo (FOLFOX), which effected my hands & feet (painful pins and needles).

The best thing for me was walking and running.

I'm almost 5 years post-chemo now, and while I still have some symptoms, it's only a little annoying and doesn't really impact on day to day life.

https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Understanding-Peripheral-Neuropathy-2020-1.pdf

Re: Painful feet

SerapB — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:27:37 GMT

Hi,

I would recommend to see your Gp and get a referral to see a podiatrist. You can get a health care plan to see a podiatrist for five visits through Medicare.

Also you can try magnesium cream and massage your feet. It really helps me.

Let me know how you go.

Re: Painful feet

KT275 — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:33:41 GMT

Hi SeraqB. Thank you for your help. I appreciate it and will definitely try your advice.

Warm regards

Kim