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Having peripheral neuropathy 1 leg and foot for several weeks.last chemo 2 years ago and am on tamoxifen now. any ideas how to minimize the discomfort?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Speak with your oncologist. Gabapentin and Lyrica (pregabalin) can be very helpful.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/8/2015

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See below: The neuropathy is not likely to be from chemotherapy if it's only involving one extremity. Peripheral neuropathy would affect both legs. Suspect possible radiculopathy. For more info go to: http://bit.ly/1pAbbJW and http://bit.ly/1nmedWU

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

Having peripheral neuropathy 1 leg and foot for several weeks.last chemo 2 years ago and am on tamoxifen now. any ideas how to minimize the discomfort?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Ali agreed

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