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What Causes Shoulder Pain And Numbness In The Toes After Chemotherapy?

Having pain having pain through whole body hands shoulders I have had chemo last treatment was this passed January feet numb toes feel like they are crawling under feet have flu like symptoms I see pain dr for my back problem but pain is else ware confused on who I should contact about my pain
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Hello,

Peripheral neuropathy is a possible adverse effect of chemotherapy. So, you should see your Neurologist for this issue. Treatment with anti-neuralgic drugs may be necessary.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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What Causes Shoulder Pain And Numbness In The Toes After Chemotherapy?

Hello, Peripheral neuropathy is a possible adverse effect of chemotherapy. So, you should see your Neurologist for this issue. Treatment with anti-neuralgic drugs may be necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical