How can I treat chemo-induced neuropathy naturally?

Peripheral neuropathy is a common and challenging side effect that many cancer survivors experience after treatment. While some people explore complementary approaches like gentle exercise, acupuncture, or certain supplements alongside their medical care, it's important to discuss any natural remedies with your oncology team first to ensure they're safe and won't interfere with your recovery. Many community members have shared their experiences with managing neuropathy symptoms, so connecting with others who understand this journey can provide valuable insights and support.

Two months since I stopped chemo but still on an immuno drug, Keytruda which also contributes to neuropathy. Hang in there. Avoid gabapentin as it also puts you in a fog. Keep walking and stretching. It helps.

It’s been 18 months since chemo … I’m still dealing with neuropathy in both hands and feet. I take Cymbalta. It helps to walk, stretch, and massage your hands and feet. I have to watch my sugar intake as well. I didn’t even know anything about neuropathy until it showed up after chemo😱 it was a shock but by God’s grace I’m getting through it. I’m cancer free, thank the Lord! And I am looking foward to the day, I’m neuropathy-free 🙏🏽❤️

It's been two months since my last chemo the next following week hospitalized for low potassium and hemoglobin need blood transfusion. Chemo depleted alot from me but I'm still here thank you Jesus I give him the glory. Now I'm just healing, praying and recovery. I had a little neuropathy in my toes and fingers but not too bad was doing the cooling therapy I think that work for me. God be the glory and those that still fighting the fight stay strong we will get through this 🙏🏽 💪🏼

My chemo and ended July 2025, but I am still receiving Keytruda every 6 weeks until July 2027. My hand numbness is much better, just the very tips of my fingers are still tingling. My feet are better than last year, but still numb. My oncologist told me to take a second B12 daily. I took Gabapentin for about 4 months, but it didn't seem to help, so I stopped. I was told the feeling may never come back 100%.

Thank you so much for all your comments. Let's all keep praying for each other. Jesus is our real hope!

I have used electromagnetic message devices with some success. I’ve had 3 lines of chemo and other harmful/ helpful treatments. Minimal numbness. I think massage to nerves does help lots. My dog does light therapy massage on my feet regularly from the start over the last 6 years. When I’m not with her long periods of time or start covering my feet at different times of year O notice a return of numbness. She will gently but firmly lick every notch of nerves in my feet for nearly ten or fifteen minutes whenever I allow her to. She doesn’t do my hands but the numbness there seems slight. Though at once both were more severe. Using a foot massage targets deep muscles and can actually be painful even if it might be good. If you can find a way to do gentle massage on your feet and lower legs it may help. Her licking is not sloppy but is warm and lightly moist. That may make a difference too. She is prescribed for calming reasons but this light therapy on my feet I contribute to improving numbness to nearly gone so far after being in constant treatment for 4 years and 6 combined. They are trained to lick and nudge to calm you down and for some reason she became obsessed with tending my feet…I don’t really allow her to lick hands, faces etc…you and a pet have to train each other on what both agree to. She is also obsessed with grooming her own paws. She keeps her nails perfect. She does seem to get bothered if my elbows get rough and so occasionally I allow her to take care of my elbows… I don’t know how she notices elbows are getting rough but she does..stopped attending them when they become soft. I figure dog licks aren’t anymore dangerous than every where elbows and feet and lower legs end up stuck into. So far my little therapist has helped maintain my nerve endings and kept my elbows soft. And yes as someone living alone her gentle licks and nudges are very calming and I’ve never taken the prescription of Prozac and other meds with her as my world. My other pets think I’m their therapist and massager. Ziggy does insist on getting combed twice as much as everyone else even though her spoonful of fur doesn’t compare to the Walmart bags full I get off my Huskies under coats in under five minutes.. also take Vit D omegas berberine some B types fairly regularly over the years …I think all has helped …I just wish the peritoneal area was more targeted…many abdominal area cancer end up spreading there and considered incurable …a decade ago likely would not have made it even two years with an aggressive cancer spread to that area. January will mean 5 years living with that spread. 7 years altogether. And living well so far with general fatigue & moderate anemia thus far. Praying for safer more curative treatments. Have made moderate but inconsistent diet &!behavior changes.