Using cold gloves and boots!!

Hello BBVP

I had chemotherapy in 2022 for endometrial cancer. Mine was paclitaxel and carboplatin and I had 4 rounds. 

I had not heard of the ice gloves and boots and did not see anyone using them during my chemo.

However, knowing what I know now it is something that I would have talked to my CNS about using. My chemo left me with peripheral neuropathy. It started with tingling in my finger tips and toes after the first cycle. It persisted despite doses being adjusted. It has progressed and still there today. 

I did scalp cooling and found it painful. I would imagine that the ice boots and gloves would also be uncomfortable but if there was a chance of it preventing the neuropathy- then I would have tried it. 

I wish you well for your chemo, whatever you decide. 

Jane

Hi The use of ice gloves and boots was never suggested to me. I do have peripheral neuropathy as a result of paclitaxel  and it might have helped. I am going to a workshop run by Future Dreams to seek more advice at the beginning of March. Perhaps a telephone call to them may give some tips.

All the best

Hi, I have had 10 weekly sessions wearing the cold gloves and feet and found it fine. Some weeks they seem cooler than others but you get used to it. I only have to wear mine for part of the day around an hour so not bad at all. I just chat and the time flies.

Might be worth trying it, if you can’t stand it take them off- you soon warm up! And get a nice blanket etc to keep the rest of you warm!

Good luck whatever you choose! X

Thank you everyone. Just had first session and used the boots & gloves and took small ice packs to add to extend the usage. Didn’t find it that hard. Sat and watched a film as a distraction!