Sometimes these diseases develop gradually over time. Some children with interstitial lung disease have other medical conditions such as heart disease, joint disease (arthritis), blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia, cancer, or chronic inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohnâs or Ulcerative Colitis).
Peripheral neuropathy. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's one year ago. In December started having severe pain in my left leg. My primary care doctor just ordered a nerve study which confirms peripheral neuropathy.
Other types of cancer treatments can also cause peripheral neuropathy. What Cancer Treatments Cause Peripheral Neuropathy? Drugs for cancer treatment are the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy. But peripheral neuropathy can be also caused by surgery, radiation, the tumor pressing directly on nerves, chemicals released by tumors, and infections. Peripheral neuropathy can be a side effect of these drugs: 1  Platinum drugs, such as cisplatin (Platinol), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), carboplatin (Paraplatin) 2  Taxanes, such as paclitaxel (Taxol, Abraxane), docetaxel (Taxotere) 3  Vinca alkaloids, such as vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar), vinorelbine (Navelbine), and vinblastine (Velban)