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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Hands And Feet Due To Neuropathy
Following 4 chemo treatments I developed chemo induced neuropathy in hands and feet a year ago. The progression has stopped, plateaued, now very slowly improving. Can now walk on still numb feet using a cane....feels like walking on stilts with precarious balance. I can once again write legibly , and also do my beloved needlepoint. Will i regain feeling in my feet? Will the numbness and oily, grainy sand feeling in my fingers and palms subside. Lastly, will my hands regain the muscle and strength instead of looking like skeleton hands? Should I be in physical therapy?
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in hands and feet due to neuropathy . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptomsare probably due to neuropathy . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order nerve conduction test along with autonomic reflex screen , nerve biopsy and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe pregabalin , capsaicin , tricyclic antidepressants or nerve supplement and recommend transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation , plasma exchange and intravenous immune globulin or physical therapy . In some cases doctor may recommend surgery .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness in hands and feet due to neuropathy . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptomsare probably due to neuropathy . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order nerve conduction test along with autonomic reflex screen , nerve biopsy and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe pregabalin , capsaicin , tricyclic antidepressants or nerve supplement and recommend transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation , plasma exchange and intravenous immune globulin or physical therapy . In some cases doctor may recommend surgery .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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