Neuropathy Checklist

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Tingling (‘pins and needles’) or numbness, especially in the hands and feet that may spread to the arms and legs.

Sharp, burning, throbbing, stabbing or electric-like pain in your hands and feet.

Feeling like you’re wearing socks or gloves when you’re not.

Pain during activities that shouldn't cause pain, such as pain in your feet when putting weight on them or when they're under a blanket.

Changes in sensation such as an inability to feel pain, pressure, temperature or touch.

Painful sensitivity to touch.

Severe pain in your hands and feet, especially at night.

Falling, loss of coordination.

Muscle weakness, difficulty walking or moving your arms or legs.

Muscle twitching, cramps and/or spasms.

Inability to move a part of the body. Loss of muscle control, loss of muscle tone or dropping things out of your hand.

Dizziness when standing up, fainting or lightheadedness.

Sweating too much or not enough in relation to the temperature or degree or exertion.

Problems with urination and/or digestion including bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation.

Sexual function problems.

Unintentional weight loss.

The list of common symptoms of neuropathy that you should look out for and alert your cancer care team in case you experience them.

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