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Are you experiencing shaky legs and tremors from chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy can cause peripheral neuropathy, which affects nerves outside the brain, especially in the hands and feet. This nerve damage can lead to various symptoms including muscle spasms, tremors, tingling, numbness, and in more severe cases, trouble Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing shaky legs and tremors from chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy can cause peripheral neuropathy, which affects nerves outside the brain, especially in the hands and feet. This nerve damage can lead to various symptoms including muscle spasms, tremors, tingling, numbness, and in more severe cases, trouble moving.

A MyMyelomaTeam member shared: "My neuropathy in my toes and feet started with cramps (which I have never had before) and then tingles. And along with the tingling came numbness."

Some people experience these symptoms during treatment, while others notice them after completing chemotherapy. The severity can vary - some find relief when treatment doses are lowered or stopped, while others experience symptoms that persist long-term.

Here are some things to know:

- Neuropathy may improve once treatment is completed or the dose is reduced
- For some, symptoms can take a long time to subside or may become permanent
- Both myeloma itself and chemotherapy can cause these nerve-related symptoms

It's important to track when your tremors occur and how severe they are. Share this information with your doctor, as they may be able to adjust your treatment dosage or suggest ways to manage the symptoms.

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