I have some moderate lymphedema (sp?) on my head & neck. I Am 13 wks post chemotherapy & radiotherapy and starting to tighten up. After a massage session today, I am now in the greatest pain I have experienced in the last year. MST, paracetamol, minimal effect, Brufen has taken the edge of. It was not painful during but is horrendous now. Has anyone else experienced this? Help!
Give them a ring this morning. There must be better pain relief. Has the massage stimulated neuropathic pain? That has to be dealt with in a different way. I hope you get to the bottom of it
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi Steve C38, i have never suffered from this so please take Dani's advice as you should not be expected to put up with this pain, maybe they can also tell you why you are getting this severe pain. I hope you manage to get something sorted, good luck. Take care.
Chris
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