Lhermitte's sign from Oxaliplatin

FormerMember over 3 years ago

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Hi all

I noticed that if I nod my head sharply forwards, I get a spasm type shock across the balls of both feet, whilst on Oxaliplatin and 5FU, along with Neuropathy.

Apparently it's called Lhermitte's sign.

Has anyone experienced it? Is it dangerous and will it go away if I'm off Oxaliplatin?

Thanks in advance

Ian

court over 3 years ago

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7333045/

Have you read this case study ? I have never heard of it before so I have learnt something new .

Are you getting a lot of pain with it ?

Court

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FormerMember over 3 years ago in reply to court

Hi Court

No pain as such, just a spasm/shock against the balls of both feet, feels odd if you're driving and nod your head forwards

Hopefully will resolve once I'm off Oxaliplatin, which they are taking me off due to Neuropathy

Thanks and Christmas Wishes to you and your family