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What Causes Numbness In Abdomen, Lips And Teeth After Coming Off From Chemo?

My son has been off chemo for about 1YEAR. He has developed neuropathy from one of the chemo medications (I can t remember the name). He has episodes to where he goes numb starting on his right side and travels to different part of the body one spot at a time. Tonight it started in his stomach, to his foot to his eye, nose, lips, teeth, butt , and he has a hard time spitting out words. It takes him awhile for the words to come out. His has tunnel vision. Why is this happening!? He is taking gabapentine. Now he can talk properly and now the numbness is traveling up his arm.
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Oncologist 's  Response
Hi
This numbness is called peripheral neuropathy.
It will take around 6 months of time to resolve.
Regards
Dr de
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What Causes Numbness In Abdomen, Lips And Teeth After Coming Off From Chemo?

Hi This numbness is called peripheral neuropathy. It will take around 6 months of time to resolve. Regards Dr de