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Dear Doctor: Does chewing tobacco make certain kinds of neuropathy worse?
Dear Doctor: Does chewing tobacco make certain kinds of neuropathy worse?
Dear Doctor: Does chewing tobacco make certain kinds of neuropathy worse?

Published on: 05/19/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has neuropathy in his feet. He is otherwise healthy, exercises daily, maintains his weight, and eats healthy. My concern is that he uses chewing tobacco. He insists that it doesn’t have a negative influence on his condition, but I disagree. What’s your medical opinion? He is fully aware of other health complications that chewing tobacco can cause, but he doesn’t make an effort to quit. I’m frustrated and worried about his future. He is 63. -- A.C.W.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/05/dear-doctor-does-chewing-tobacco-make-certain-kinds-of-neuropathy-worse.html

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