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If you have, did the doctor prescribe something or how did you treat it and how long did it last?

January 26, 2025 (edited)
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Members shared their experiences with neuropathy following Rituxan treatment, with symptoms ranging from mild tingling and numbness in the... Read more

Members shared their experiences with neuropathy following Rituxan treatment, with symptoms ranging from mild tingling and numbness in the toes to more intense burning sensations in the hands and feet that can persist for years after treatment ends. Several members mentioned that their oncologists acknowledged the issue but offered limited solutions, though one found relief with Cymbalta, an antidepressant also used for nerve pain, and others managed symptoms through simple exercises like toe stretches or staying active with shoes on. A recurring theme was learning to live with the side effects as part of the cancer survival journey, choosing to focus on being in remission rather than dwelling on the lingering discomfort.

A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Yes..some numbness only in my toes on both feet! Seem to happen after the first rituxan 3 years ago. I try to ignore since it doesn't bother me that much. My oncologist has not recommended anything , he said it should get better.

January 26, 2025
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

constant fatigue for me I try to ignore it but it is tough

May 3, 2025
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

Only light numbness in toes and on bottom of feet that throws balance at times. I try to ignore it!

May 3, 2025
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I have had many drugs in the past 2 and a half years. Not sure which might have caused neuropathy but I had had it in my toes. My oncologist gave me cymbalta (which is an anti-depressant) but it also used for neuropathy. It definitely helped! It also prevented it from getting worse. Good luck!

January 29, 2025
A MyLymphomaTeam Member

I have it in my feet. It doesn't bother me when I'm up and about,but only when sitting or in bed. I do two hundred bending my toes up and down in bed at night which seems to help. My lymphoma fractured my L4 vertebrae and I have intermittent parathesia in head and face perhaps due to having four rounds of spinal taps and chemo injections into my spine.

August 16, 2025

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