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Sore Arm after first Chemo

Smith6735
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Hi 

Just had my first Chemo and towards the end of the drip my forearm starting hurting and went numb with pins and needles.

has anyone else had this as it really hurts and feels like somethings in there. 
 

any help would be appreciated. 
 

many thanks

 

 

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    It should resolve, you can apply a cold pack, (or bag of frozen peas in a towel), over the area for 10 mins at a time, as this might help with some local inflammation.

    Do ring your hospital chemotherapy team for further advice, as this is most appropriate, rather than ask on a forum. You should have been given a contact card for the department. They can advise you further.

    I hope that this helps.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    It should resolve, you can apply a cold pack, (or bag of frozen peas in a towel), over the area for 10 mins at a time, as this might help with some local inflammation.

    Do ring your hospital chemotherapy team for further advice, as this is most appropriate, rather than ask on a forum. You should have been given a contact card for the department. They can advise you further.

    I hope that this helps.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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