Side effects from pelvic radiotherapy/brachytherapy

Hi Daisybella 

I finished my pelvic radiation at the end of May and I suffered with thigh pain and spasms from approx week 2 onwards.  It has been 5weeks since my final treatment and it finally seems to have disappeared .  Not sure if it will be the same for you but hopefully it wont be a permanent thing as mine hasnt been ️️

Take Care and keep me posted

Kath x

Thanks for the reply I hope it does go away its not constant its like an electric shock when I get it and then hurts for a bit then it goes then comes back.  Its so painful x

Thanks kath x

Hi Daisybella 

yes mine was the same, sometimes took my leg away from under me it was so electrifying.  
if i turned around wrong it hurt like hell!! 
But like i said mine has now completely gone so fingers crossed yours does too

All the best xx

Hi Sam,

I didn't experience that pain but I did have a few side effects which resolved after about 2-3months. 

Side effects of such intense radiation can take several weeks to resolve. It's understandable to think that what you are experiencing will be your new normal. Just know that it's not the case in most cases. 

My bladder became very weak and I really thought it was something I was just going to have to live with post treatment. I needed to pee every hour it seemed! This lasted a good 2+months but then just vanished and I'm back to my usual strong bladder :-)

Side effects do pass. Give yourself plenty of time and we'll done getting some meds to cope through this time.