Radiation pain

[Books48]

Has anybody had pain after radiation? I am having right humerus and 4/5th rib on back radiated and the back pain is unbearable-took oxy which I hate-to constipating. This is my first bout of radiation for bone CA.

[Hidden]

I don't have the experience/insight that you're seeking, but just wanted to say that I'm sorry for what you're dealing with! Best, Lynn

[Aquatan in reply to Hidden]

Short reply :yes with everything increasing amounts of oxy. Massive constipation even with capacetabine

[Books48 in reply to Aquatan]

Oh thank you, I think no the techs thought I was crazy. I see the doc on Monday. The nurse said I wouldn’t have any problem, because it is a short five days.

[Books48 in reply to Aquatan]

Aquatan, you just said exactly what’s happening to me. Pain, increased oxy, constipation!!!!!!! UGH!!!

[wendle3007]

I had RT on my spine in December and I was advised that it can cause inflammation and therefore pain. We're you given any advice regarding aftercare or any leaflets etc?

[Books48 in reply to wendle3007]

Thank you Wendle3007. Because it is a short five they didn’t think it would bother me-😜. So I didn’t get anything but cream to put on the areas-short five days but the second day I was in tears!!

[Gramat]

Yes I did. 4 to 6 weeks post radiation to my back I experienced a few weeks of burning pain. I was very worried but it settled completely - 2 years since radiotherapy.

[Dragonfly2]

I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this! In my case, the radiation actually remediated the pain in my pelvis! I could walk shortly after starting the course of radiation…do ask the doctor about gabapentin as that also helped me when I was experiencing nerve pain, though I’m not sure if that may be the source of your pain where radiation may have impacted a major nerve. Also, do ask about adding Claritin (loratadine) to your daily pills…this antihistamine helps with bone pain🥰 who knew?

[Books48 in reply to Dragonfly2]

Thank you Dragonfly2. I

[kokopelli2017]

hi Books. very sorry to hear! i had radiation therapy to lumbar spine (L5) in 2019. i believe it was two weeks. i absolutely had increased pain...needed to increase the oxy dose for the duration. i use miralax and stool softeners for constipation, which for me, is now chronic due to daily pain meds. it works💩....lol. sorry about the graphics but thought maybe it would make you smile😉. good ideas above as well. hoping your pain lessens quickly!hugs....

carole xo

[Books48 in reply to kokopelli2017]

Thank you kokopelli2017. Am going to add stool softeners. I think cancer just equals pain meds at times or all the time, which equals constipation. Loved your graphics, I try to keep humor at the front, good for the soul and outlook.

[Laskia]

The pain increased after the radiation but gradually subsided after a week or so. In the long run, it helped over all. It may get worse before it gets better!

[sevoia]

I had 10 radiation treatments to my C4 and 10 to my femur. Prior to radiation I had neck and shoulder pain. I had no pain during or after radiation. The pain in my neck improved, but did not go away until I had surgery to stabilize a loose C5. After that all my neck and shoulder pain went away.