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Table 1 Patient characteristics

From: Electroacupuncture for thalidomide/bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy in multiple myeloma: a feasibility study

Characteristics

Mean age, years (range)

64 (range 46–79)

 

No. of patients (%)

Gender

Men

14 (74%)

Women

5 (26%)

Diagnosis

Multiple myeloma

18 (95%)

Amyloidosis

1 (5%)

Peripheral Neuropathy (PN)

Grade 2

13 (68%)

Grade 3

6 (32%)

PN Treatment

 

Pregabalin

11 (58%)

Gabapentin

6 (32%)

None

2 (10%)

Pain Management*

 

Hydrocodone

4 (21%)

Oxycodone

3 (16%)

Morphine

1 (5%)

Hydromorphone + bupivacaine (pump)

1 (5%)

Prior Therapy

 

Bortezomib

16 (84%)

Thalidomide

3 (16%)

Dose of Prior Therapy

 

Bortezomib, mg (range)

31.7 (10.5-64)

Thalidomide, g (range)

84.7 (8.4-163)

No. Months Since Last Dose (range)

9.8 (0.75-41.5)

  1. *Patients had to remain on same treatment regimen; however, minor adjustments in dosage were allowed.