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ElaineM · 01-03-2009, 05:08 PM

Some kinds of chemo can cause tingling, numbness and or weakness in the hands, feet or legs. Your oncologist should be able to advise you about this. If she or he can't you can go to the websites for the kinds of chemo you are taking and find lists of possible side effects. You may even be able to call some of the drug companies that make your chemo and talk to a pharmacist about your symptoms and get information that way. An MRI should be able to tell you if you have had a stroke, but no test is fool proof I guess. There may be other ways to diagnose a stroke. Ask your medical professionals to advise you about which tests might help you do that.
Good luck and good health to you in 2009.

01-03-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
ElaineM Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,142	TIA or Neurapathy? Some kinds of chemo can cause tingling, numbness and or weakness in the hands, feet or legs. Your oncologist should be able to advise you about this. If she or he can't you can go to the websites for the kinds of chemo you are taking and find lists of possible side effects. You may even be able to call some of the drug companies that make your chemo and talk to a pharmacist about your symptoms and get information that way. An MRI should be able to tell you if you have had a stroke, but no test is fool proof I guess. There may be other ways to diagnose a stroke. Ask your medical professionals to advise you about which tests might help you do that. Good luck and good health to you in 2009. __________________ Peace, ElaineM 12 years and counting http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=48247 Lucky 13 !! I hope so !!!!!! http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=52807 14 Year Survivor http://her2support.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57053 "You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." author unknown Shared by a multiple myeloma survivor.