annepeyton

Hi, mother in law having tingling and numbness in fingers and toes.....was prescribed Gabapentin today (300 mg), doctor said it should help.....just wondering if anyone out there is taking same, and can offer any advice, suggestions, or helpful hints regarding this drug. thanks so much!

yes, the doctor gave us the name of a counselor from the cancer clinic for her to speak with, but she refuses to talk about it, does not want anyone "to know my business".....i thought it was a good idea, but she would not consider it.

Background info - 83 year old mother in law diagnosed Stage IIIB lung cancer in June. Had mass removed, along with l/3 of left lung. Was doing great after surgery, came home, and really seemed to want to kick this thing. last chemo treatment beginning of October. since that time, still has occasional numbness, tingling in hands and feet, but nothing too serious. Mental outlook is not good, much worse than when she first came home from hospital. Doesn't want to go out, doesn't want to see anyone (too embarrassed, she says), doesn't want to do anything but sit and watch t.v. My husband and I have tried to get her to go outside and at least walk a little bit. she is afraid that she will not be able to do it, but we can't even get her to try! her doctor says walk, exercise a little every day, move around, get out and breathe some fresh air, but she maintains she is too weak. We don't argue with her, because how do we know? we don't know how physically able she is, if she says she can't, she can't....or can she? she really seems to have gone downhill, she has become so dependent on my husband for everything, even simple tasks that I think she should be at least trying to do on her own. I'm sure her age is a factor, but I'll tell you, before the cancer, she was a 83 ball of fire! pls. help with any suggestions, advice or words of wisdom....thanks!!