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How To Treat Sever Neuropathy And Joint Pain?
I am a four year colon cancer survivor. I completed 10 of the 12 rounds of 5-FU chemo. I now have sever neuropathy and joint pain. I live in Illinois where the winter can reach below zero which makes it hard for me to walk of have a steady balance. I have tried acupuncture, muscles stimulation and stretching. I have meds that I take but it makes me sleepy. I am now feeling the depression form the pain. Thank you
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The severe neuropathy and joint pain that you are having is likely to be related to the chemotherapy and degenerative changes in the joints. This needs proper physical evaluation and investigations to find out the cause.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The severe neuropathy and joint pain that you are having is likely to be related to the chemotherapy and degenerative changes in the joints. This needs proper physical evaluation and investigations to find out the cause.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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