What is radiation-induced peripheral neuropathy?
Damage to the peripheral nerves can be done by the treatment of radiation. Symptoms include numbness, pain, burning or tingling, muscle weakness, and sensitivity to touch.
How do members experience radiation-induced peripheral neuropathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with radiation-induced peripheral neuropathy*
Common symptoms
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
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What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for radiation-induced peripheral neuropathy*
Who has radiation-induced peripheral neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 11 |