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I am looking for any information regarding chemotherapy side effects to the
nerves and muscles, in particular numbness. I have an aunt who has
recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer and after undergoing a series
of chemotherapy treatments has been experiencing numbness of her legs. I
wish to know if this is a common side effect and possible treatments for
the numbness, in particular. Any additional information regarding this
subject would be much appreciated
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Nerve damage is a common problem seen with cancer (carcinomatous
neuropathy) and several chemotherapeutic drugs, particularly vinca
alkyloids and the taxanes. Treatment options are frequently ineffective but worth considering are
tricyclic antidepressants, gabapentin (Neurontin) and vit. B6
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