I completed my prostate radiotherapy two and a half years ago - PSA all good, so far. I have developed severe pain in both legs - sometimes thighs, sometimes calves. I also have a partially numb lower right leg and foot following a severe episode of sciatica at Christmas. I'm currently on up to 750 mg of Naproxen daily, topped up with paracetamol as needed.
I have had a knee X-Ray and pelvic MRI fairly recently which have confirmed osteoarthritis in both hips and one knee. I have also just completed a six-week Escape Pain programme and am doing regular exercises, but the pain is still unbearable at times. Bedtime is particularly bad and I can't walk any distance now without sticks. Prior to my PC treatment I could walk miles easily.
I'm 78 and am wondering if this is what life will look like from now on. I'm grateful for the great treatment I have had but wonder if my pain could in any way be connected. I really don't know what else the doctor can do for me.
Hi Argy48
I'm sorry to read how much pain you're in since having treatment for prostate cancer.
I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you also post this in the prostate cancer group, where I can see you've posted before, as you'll then connect directly with others who have the same type of cancer as you and might have experienced something similar.
Wishing you all the best
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
Hi Argy48
I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about prostate cancer but this is a direct link to the prostate cancer group where I'm sure the people there will be able to help you.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
