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Neuropathy question
I completed chemo treatments (folfox) in January of last year.
I still seem to be experiencing some neuropathy in my toes
and fingertips, especially when they're cold or touching ice cubes
or something cold.
I go to see my oncologist next month for next series of tests,
but was wondering if any others have had this lasting effect,
perhaps from the eloxoplatin?
Thank you in advance!
I still seem to be experiencing some neuropathy in my toes
and fingertips, especially when they're cold or touching ice cubes
or something cold.
I go to see my oncologist next month for next series of tests,
but was wondering if any others have had this lasting effect,
perhaps from the eloxoplatin?
Thank you in advance!
Best Answer
Eloxatin is the brand name for Oxaliplatin and what causes most, if not all
of the neuropathy and other side effects. Keep thinking positive thoughts!
Folic acid is supposed to help, and it helps me a little, but not a cure all.
of the neuropathy and other side effects. Keep thinking positive thoughts!
Folic acid is supposed to help, and it helps me a little, but not a cure all.
These are the drugs she had during treatment for chemo...
Hexadrol and Eloxatin..Oxaliplatin..Fluorouacil..
I just know she has had many issues after treatment...She also had Folfox which I think is the same as the Oxaliplatin??
Hexadrol and Eloxatin..Oxaliplatin..Fluorouacil..
I just know she has had many issues after treatment...She also had Folfox which I think is the same as the Oxaliplatin??
Did she have the chemo med called -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxaliplatin
This is what I think is causing it. Best wishes to your mother and think positive, that's what I try to do, but sometimes easier said than done.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxaliplatin
This is what I think is causing it. Best wishes to your mother and think positive, that's what I try to do, but sometimes easier said than done.
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