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numbness and tingling

by alijee, Jan 10, 2009 04:43AM
im on hep C treatment for 15 weaks. for last 4 days im facing numbness and tingling in both my hands. can any body tell what is it. will it disppear after end of treatment or will remain forever. What is the cause of it.
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by DrNoopurMD, Jan 10, 2009 05:20AM
Hi,

Thanks for writing in.
Tingling numbness in the extremities is commonly experienced by patients on interferon therapy. It is very likely that you may be receiving interferons as part of treatment of hepatitis C.
The tingling numbness due to interferons disappears once the therapy is over.
Hope this answers your question.
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