Good morning
just wondering if anyone had experienced pain in their arm during/after radiotherapy? And if they have what might of helped?
I started radiotherapy Tuesday - so o lay had 4 sessions and still have 11 to go I’ve been awake since 2:30 with a terrible pain in my shoulder and bicep- it doesn’t feel like nerve pain more heavy ache but hurts more than a ache ( if that makes sense) im putting it down to radio but maybe its not. Anyone else feeling like treatment is never ending?
Hi Whynot welcome to the forum. It could indeed be as a result of the way that your arm is positioned during the Radiotherapy. You should be able to take low level pain relief like Paracetamol which might take the edge off. I think it's worth chatting to the radiotherapy team when you are next in to see if they can offer any advice for you. X
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