Pain right upper back

[lovey100]

I had right lobectomy 3 years ago and noe I have severe pain where scar located, like it hurts so bad sharp, had a ct month ago but I’ve had this pain for 6 months so could it be post lobectmy pain from a 3 years old surgery?? My heartbeat is 128

[Toby10]

I don’t know about your pain after 3 years but a heart rate of 128 definitely needs investigating - take care

[lovey100 in reply to Toby10]

Thanks

[JeanE41]

My left VATS was 5 1/2 years ago and I still get pain in the incision site and where the chest tube was inserted. Though it is not sharp, it is annoying. I assume the nerves that were cut are still healing. Your elevated pulse should be checked out. Have you consulted your doctor about either issue, if not you probably should.

I hope this helps. Stay safe and stay well. Jean

[lovey100 in reply to JeanE41]

Ty and I did but all the blood work is normal and I read the side effect of geensabeen chemo is elavated heart rate

[lovey100 in reply to lovey100]

I went to Dr and was told elevated heart rate is actually a side effect of the chemo I do every Wed and I’m on round 2 with Wednesdays 3 of them and one off and I do total of 4 but good news is they took X-rays and saw timer shrinking. I’ll keep taking motrin

[Feelingblessed2013]

I have had 2 lobectomies, the last one was 3 1/2 years ago. I still get pain from where the drain tube was in the last surgery. Mostly a dull ache, but sometimes a sharp pain. My oncologist says its nothing to worry about.

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

I’m wondering if the pain might be related to the nerves healing. Have they tried giving you gabapentin? I know that some have had success in getting relief with massage and others with acupuncture or acupressure.

It’s been several days, have you had any relief?

[lovey100 in reply to Denzie]

So platelets normal and did my gaberbeen tuner shrinking, she asked me today about gab spent in, ghost pains from nerve endings is it, Motrin gives relief and tulonal. Tuner is 2 cm middle of chest but dr says it will never go always 💯 so I stay on maint chemo on 3 times 2 week break, keytruda took my pituitary gland so I’m on thyroid med the way of my life. I am stable and they probably never give me immutherapy again, I’m on 10 mg steroid everyday to help my thyroid

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

I’m sorry. Usually I can figure out what the meaning of a word autocorrect has mangled is. What is gaberbeen?

[lovey100 in reply to Denzie]

Damn I wish I knew how to say the correct name but I do know I ski look and get back to you thanks

[lovey100 in reply to Denzie]

I found it GEMZAR

[lovey100 in reply to lovey100]

Gemcitabine

[lovey100 in reply to Denzie]

Gemzar or gemcitabine either name and it’s working for me

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to lovey100]

That’s excellent news, lover! I’m sorry if I caused you any stress

[JanetteR57]

it will be 10 years in December since my lobectomy and occasionally I still experience a stabbing pain when bending or in particular positions but most of the time don't really think about it. Are you active? I know it may seem like too much effort but it is really important to keep mobile and active after surgery. I swim regularly and find this stretches out the back and shoulder area and has helped me considerably. you can build up slowly - on my back with no arms (just sculling at the side) was how I returned initially after my surgery (I was a regular swimmer before) but slowly built up and gone onto swim much further than before. I really feel it helps me physically and mentally - unsure if you're still on chemo whether it's possible but gentle exercises like yoga and pilates movements may help you too. have a word with your clinical team for their suggestions and whether occupational health/physiotherapy may help you. good luck.

[lovey100 in reply to JanetteR57]

Thanks