I had chemo for non-hodgkins lymphoma Mar.- Jul
of 2005. After treatment my arms were numb and my legs were numb up to my thghs. I was so weak
that I could barely stand up to walk to the
bathroom. I had a test for nerve damage on my
legs and forearms. He said I had nerve damage
and it may or may not regenerate. I used a cane and went to physical therapy for about 4 months to learn to rebalance. It was very helpful.
Well, a year and 3 months later I can write legibly if I take my time, only my hands are 35% numb. The bottom of my feet are numb and some times at night I can feel it up to my knees at which time I get up and walk around. I still have to watch my balance making sure I do not
do 45 degree turns too quickly. I use a cane
for long walks. In may I took Zevalin at Cancer
Treatment Centers of America as tumors had come
back under my one arm pit. I guess they are gone now. I am 74 and also have arthritis and
fybromyalgia that causes pain. I am however,
fortunate to be able to get around, drive my car
and work part time. I guess having neuropathy is
little to pay for getting rid of the cancer.
Some people I have talked to do not have this
side effect. I have to say however, that I have
had some of it in my feet for as long as 8 years
ago, so I guess, the chemo just made it worse.
I hope for the best for you.