Over the last few weeks I have developed ongoing tingling in my thumb and first finger of my right hand which worsens when I stretch out my arm. I have been reading about the possible late term side effect of peripheral neurophathy after radiotherapy and think that this may be the cause. I had 2 lots of radiotherapy one 10 years ago and another 7 years ago. I am going to my G.P. for a diagnosis but have discounted other things such as an injury. I have read that acupuncture can help in these situations. I thought I would give it a try and wondered if anyone else had any experience of using acupuncture for peripheral neurophathy.
Hi Lyn
I haven't tried acupuncture for this but it's jolted me into thinking that I might have something similar elsewhere in the body.
The first thing to discount, I guess, is a "pinched nerve" in your neck which might explain it. I have had scalp tingling on one side (the RT side) when I turn my neck ,and sometimes even when I don't, for months...maybe even approaching a year.
When I was discharged my oncologist told me that my neck muscles were tense, though not as bad as some of his patients, and I should make sure I exercise. I haven't...ooops
Do let us know how you find it
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
