My mum - Concerned about down below!

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My mum finished her 28 day treatment schedule last Wednesday. She was so pleased that the hospital visits were over!! BUT...

Nearly seven days and she is in so much pain with the radiotherapy burns. The discomfort/pain I am hoping has peaked today, but I am concerned she may get an infection. Should I be worried? Is this normal? I expected the two weeks to be bad for her, but the red roar, broken skin and bleeding has stopped her moving at all. She's using Flamihydro cream 3 times a day from the hospital and regularly douches with a slight salt water. 

Any suggestions or wise words, appreciated.

  • I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's pain and discomfort. I'm about 10 days behind your mom, and this week I've noticed a substantial increase in what feels like excruciating sunburn on my bottom and vaginal area too. The doctor today prescribed a mild opioid in case I need it to sleep. Last night I was pretty miserable and only got a few hours. Does your mom have a oxycodone or something similar for pain? I gather it's not unusual to need it for a few weeks at the end of treatment and afterwards. I'm sure you'll get some good suggestions here. I'll just add that warm sitzbaths have done me the most good so far. Wishing your mom the best.