Hand Foot Syndrome
Treatment For Hand-Foot Syndrome
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Cooling procedures.
- Cold may provide temporary relief for pain and tenderness caused by hand-foot syndrome.
- Placing your palms or bottoms of your feet on an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas may be very comforting. Alternate on and off for 15 to 20 minutes at a time.
Avoid friction and heat.
Moisture: Keep the palms and soles of your feet moist between treatments. Products which provide moisturizing to your hands and feet to consider are (in alphabetical order):
- Bag Balm ®
Avoid rubbing lotions. Do not use rubbing lotions on your palms or soles should be avoided during the same period of time.
Showers: Take cool showers instead of hot ones.
Hydration: Stay well hydrated. Drink lots of water. (For information about knowing whether drinking water is safe, click here.
Clothing
- Wear thick cotton socks
- Avoid shoes which are tight
Pain relievers: Over the counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen may be helpful to relieve discomfort associated with hand-foot syndrome. Check with your doctor before taking any over the counter drugs, herbs, vitamins or supplementes.
Vitamin B6: may be beneficial in reducing symptoms. Check with your doctor before taking.
Drug treatment changes: Chemotherapy treatments may be interrupted or the dose adjusted to prevent worsening of hand-foot syndrome.
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