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It seems after chemo that my hands get very cold, and once cold they ache until they get back warm. Is that hand neuropathy or something else? Any suggestions what I can do?
Radiation and chemo can cause neuropathy in your hands as it plays havoc with the nerve system. I have this somewhat in my hands after radiation. I also have radiation fibrosis which is scar tissue developed from the radiation to my right breast. I had an acelerated radiation since mine was very small. However with radiation every other day, they radiated the whole breast not just the affected area. So I work on the fibrosis which is scar tissue that has built up underneath my arm and into my hand. Best of luck. I would really have preferred all side effects being discussed instead of "oh, you will just be extra tired". Yes and more.
Probably- I had neuropathy in my hands and feet, and even when it healed to the point of just numbness at my fingertips and toes- that early morning winter bus duty with freezing temps- would put them back to burning, then as I warmed back up, it would go to pins and needles, and then back to the my new normal. Gentle hugs!
@A MyBCTeam Member it does sound like peripheral neuropathy. I have read that vitamins B-1, B-6, and B-12 may help a bit. It is marketed under Vitamin B Complex.
I get my hands and my feet get very cold I try to willingly my toes but that doesn’t help. My whole body gets cold I turn off A C then it gets to hot drive me crazy
Chemotherapy can cause a condition known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which may lead to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands. This could explain why your hands get very cold and ache until they warm up. Here are some suggestions to help manage these symptoms:
- Keep Hands Warm Show Full Answer
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