Hi everyone ,
14 months post treatment and Just had my 8 week check,and all is ok ,I asked all my questions about taste going backwards, constant scratchy sometimes sore throat , but also I have developed pain in the big front muscle of my neck ,he said it's all down to radiotherapy,the gift that keeps giving . Anyway I'm wondering if fibrosis has started ? Any body had have this? And how do you cope or relieve the stiffness and pain ?
Thanks Mark
Hi Mark as I have had both surgery and CRT it is difficult for me to identify which causes what issues. For my neck I think it is predominantly the surgery that causes slight discomfort and occasional cramping. My tongue and teeth are defiantly CRT. Although it may be different I used to use a hot shower with a "massage" head to relieve the stiffness in the morning and that worked well. For my mouth I have got used to it and live with it. Discomfort rather than pain. I do find that the symptoms come and go over time. One week it is OK the following it is more difficult. This seems to be our new normal and I guess much depends on how we react to the situation as to how it impacts our lives.
Any body had have this? And how do you cope or relieve the stiffness and pain ?
Yes I have a stiff neck from RT. I massage and do neck exercises. Crucial to prevent it getting worse. I sleep on one of those neck support pillows. I have explored red light but I don’t think I need it yet.
Dani
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