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#14266 06-06-2003 07:36 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 9 Member | | Member
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 9 | When I lean my head forward my whole body goes numb, just for a second. I was wondering if any one has had this side effect.
Thanks,
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#14267 06-06-2003 08:53 PM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hi Terry, The numbness you describe is a common side effect of radiation. It will gradualy fade away over many months. Don't worry about it. 
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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#14268 06-07-2003 05:36 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 41 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 41 | I had tingling/numbness in my upper torso, especially in my arms when I bent my head down.
The doctor said don't worry about it, it will
pass in a fews months. He was right.
Head and neck SCC
TXN2bM0 stage IV
Finished treatment 6/02
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#14269 06-08-2003 12:21 AM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 9 Member | | Member
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 9 | Thanks,
I think it is called Lhermitte's Phenomenon. I did some checking on a couple of other sites. | | |
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