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What Causes Facial Numbness And Tingling Arms After Chemotherapy?

Hi. I have received chemotherapy for breast cancer. I developed anxiety and depression.I get numbness with a very cold sensation in my face, cold or burning sensation inside my nose ,can t wear my glasses because it makes all of it worse,sometimes it feels so bad it makes me cry. I also get some tingling in my arms , cold sensation in my legs. I have had an mri of the head witch was normal. Please help.
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have facial numbness and tingling arms after chemotherapy . The most probable reasons for symptoms you mention in query is nerve dysfunction . There is condition known as bell's palsy ,which occur due to facial nerve dysfunction . Ulnar nerve compression can also make hand numb . The symptoms can also occur due to chemotherapy so also consult your chemotherapist .So no need to panic and consult a neurologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order certain test to rule out condition like carpal tunnel syndrome , cervical spondolysis , poor blood supply and diabetic neuropathy . Doctor may prescribe drugs according to diagnosis . For now do exercise of facial and hand muscles and their stretching exercises .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Facial Numbness And Tingling Arms After Chemotherapy?

Hi dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have facial numbness and tingling arms after chemotherapy . The most probable reasons for symptoms you mention in query is nerve dysfunction . There is condition known as bell s palsy ,which occur due to facial nerve dysfunction . Ulnar nerve compression can also make hand numb . The symptoms can also occur due to chemotherapy so also consult your chemotherapist .So no need to panic and consult a neurologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order certain test to rule out condition like carpal tunnel syndrome , cervical spondolysis , poor blood supply and diabetic neuropathy . Doctor may prescribe drugs according to diagnosis . For now do exercise of facial and hand muscles and their stretching exercises . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari