May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Cancer Peripheral neuropathy difficult to treat.
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I had uterine cancer last year. I had a complete hyst. and chemo. treatments. 2 months after my last treatment I developed severe pain - burning - in my toes and it radiates back my feet if I am on them very much. This has been going on for a year and I feel I am about to lose my mind from the daily pain. Dr.s have tried lyrica, cymbalta, and several other meds. so far nothing has helped. I have taken lots of vit. B. Please tell me if there is anything else I can do. They also say that it could go away. Dear Darlene: It is described in the medical literature the relationship between radiation therapy and neuritis as a potential adverse effect in some cases, but chemotherapy is not likely to produce neuritis , it may produce: nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, diarrhea, constipation, low white blood cells count, low platelets count, anemia, bladder or urinary toxicity, skin and hypersensitivity reactions. Vitamin deficiencies (Vitamin B12) in your case you said has been ruled out, but there are some other causes that should been ruled out as well: nerve compressions at the level of the spine, and metabolic causes as problems with the Thyroid gland and Diabetes. Some antidepressants are useful in treating chronic pain. In addition, these medications may improve your ability to cope, they may reduce depression, anxiety, or fatigue associated with chronic pain. I suggest you to explore this option with your PCP. |
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