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Old Sat Apr 23, 2011, 09:44 AM
Rosemary Rosemary is offline
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Revlimid side effects

Hi! I have been taking Revlimid (l0 mg per day) for MDS5q- low blood count for eighteen months, and it has done a great job in getting the blood count up, so I have not needed a blood transfusion since taking it. However, four months ago I started to develop neuropathy in my feet, which has spread to my ankles. I gather the nerve damage cannot be reversed, but my oncologist does not want to stop the Revlimid unless absolutely necessary as it is helping with the blood count. I am taking folic acid and Vit. B. complex for it, but it hasn't helped. Has anyone else out there experienced this side effect, and if so, how are you handling it? The pharmacy that dispenses the Revlimid tells me this side effect does happen with the Revlimid but of course I don't know anyone to contact.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
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