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Suggest Medication For Numbness In The Fingers And Legs Post Chemotherapy
I suffer numbness of fingers and legs due to breast cancer chemotherapy and radiation. It is also painful and i have used many creams but nothing working at this moment. Done with chemo and radiation about 5 months ago. Can you please suggest a cream or any other over the counter medicines? Thanks
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Yes, chemotherapy drugs may travel along the body may cause neuropathy pain. Cisplatin, Carboplatin may cause neuropathy.
You can apply Capsaicin cream, acupuncture ,warm bath ,yoga and meditation may gives relief.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, chemotherapy drugs may travel along the body may cause neuropathy pain. Cisplatin, Carboplatin may cause neuropathy.
You can apply Capsaicin cream, acupuncture ,warm bath ,yoga and meditation may gives relief.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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