Preventing Neuropathy with cold gloves and socks?

Hi all, I'm starting ECT chemo in a couple of weeks and finishing putting my chemo bag together.  Has anyone successfully used the freezer pack/gloves/socks during chemo to prevent neuropathy? I'm not sure whether to buy them or not and before I did I hope someone on here has had experience of using these. I've decided against cold capping so I think I could tolerate the cold if it helps my hands and feet.

Also, can anyone have a look at my list and see if I've forgotten anything:

Softest blanket ever, E45 cream, my beloved Kindle with Audible and headphones, snacks, water bottle, wet wipes, antiseptic wipes, Gengigel mouth wash/dry mouth spray, puzzle book, notebook and pen, ginger tea bags, anti nausea wristbands, Anbesol

I'm preparing for the worse and hoping for the best!

thanks Liz

  • Yes David, I do have rather a stubborn streak along with the ability to wear down the most stern oncologist with my many many questions! I find the journey is helped being smoothed with a lovely rose or two...onwards and upwards

    Rather pleased my initial question on here has led you here Frank, I'm just sorry that it wasn't discovered sooner for you. Let's hope someone out there may benefit from it and not have to go through your trauma

    take care Liz

  • Good for you Liz, l have the same outlook and am ten years on from a stage 4 diagnosis, who needs fairground rides when you have this,

    Still have neuropathy of the feet but at least my command centre has given up on the hopeless task of reminding me until l relax and come to bed.

    l have also mastered the knack of not continually throwing myself to the ground. Do l enjoy an active interesting life--you betcha

    Enjoy those roses, they were my mums favourites

    David