I know peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of FolFOX. I had a lot of trouble with it during my treatment but it seemed manageable. When treatment ended, it hung around but was initially seeming to improve. A month or so after treatment it started spreading from my toes into my foot. Then it reappeared in my fingers after being completely absent there.
Now it is up past my knees and has spread through my hands to my wrists. This is very concerning since it impacts my mobility and independence. Has anyone else had a similar experience? How did it turn out for you?
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