by Verite Reily Collins | Jan 3, 2020 | Neuropathy
WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO ME AS A PATIENT WITH NEUROPATHY NHS Choices says Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body’s extremities, such as the hands, feet and arms are damaged. The symptoms depend on which nerves are affected. It then goes on to...
by Verite Reily Collins | Feb 19, 2019 | Neuropathy
What is Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)? It wasn’t until I developed ‘clumpy feet’ that I learnt this could be a long-term side effect of treatment. ASCO (American Society for Clinical Oncology) says this can be a side effect of...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jan 27, 2019 | Neuropathy
Winter aggravates this side effect Neuropathy causes hands and feet to feel numb, tingly and painful, especially in winter. In the summer, my legs can just give up! A few years ago, I lived with the hope that peripheral neuropathy would disappear over time. Although I...
by Verite Reily Collins | Jun 20, 2017 | Neuropathy
Neuropathy can be a nasty long-term side effect of cancer drugs. Hearing a Covid-19 survivor describing ‘pins and needles’ in her limbs, made we wonder if the drugs used to treat this ‘new’ disease can also produce this effect? In case this is...
