November 14, 2009
Neuropathy
There are many different side-effects associated with Chemotherapy treatments. Neuropathy is one that plagues Portland Firefly most continually. Even after many weeks without Chemo, I still experience the numbness and tingling in my feet that is typical of Neuropathy.
My Doctor has suggested that I take L-Glutamine powder to help relieve the symptoms. After 8 months of trial and error, I have developed a little system for taking my L-Glutiamine. I put the 10 mgs into a glass and add a tiny bit of warm water and stir to help dissolve this powder. Then I add some juice (I use that refrigerated lemon juice ) since juice is needed to help my body absorb the L-Glutamine. Then I add several ounces of water, stirring until the powder is dissolved and drink it down on an empty stomach. I should do this three times a day, but it is difficult to do and especially so when traveling.
I have found the L-Glutamine at GNC to be the best value. I obtained a GNC gold card and only purchase during the ‘gold card days’ so I can get my discount; plus it is usually ‘buy one get one half off.’
