Abstract
The management of chemotherapy induced polyneuropathy (CIPN) in a patient with pre-existing, painful diabetic neuropathy (DN) is reported. It was managed successfully with pregabalin and duloxetine. .
Highlights
B Mahawar1*Consultant Physician, MICU, Pain and Palliative Care, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India
CIPN is complex and can be often severe and resistant to treatment
The most common problem is the diffuse numbness and pain that is due to peripheral neuropathy, which begins in the feet and moves up into the legs
Summary
Consultant Physician, MICU, Pain and Palliative Care, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi, India. The management of chemotherapy induced polyneuropathy (CIPN) in a patient with pre-existing, painful diabetic neuropathy (DN) is reported. It was managed successfully with pregabalin and duloxetine
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