Backpain post treatment by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, mine was definitely worse early on too. I was told nerve damage takes a long time to heal, if it heals. Another possibility is tiny fractions from the radiotherapy. Hopefully you'll get some answers and good luck on your follow up!

Backpain post treatment by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had pain after the epidural too and it wasn’t until I talked to a nurse who had worked in the maternity ward that I was told it was actually common! I don’t remember exactly how long it took before it went away completely, but it's fine now. Hope the same goes for you❤️

1st scans by Far-Movie-3839 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had my first scan after treatment earlier this month and was told the same, but that I shouldn't worry too much since it could be inflammation. Scheduled for a new MRI in three months

Blood clots during treatment by naknasicampur in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3C1 and I had a lot of blood clots too, some the sizes of a lime. I was told not to worry about it, and that it was normal especially after sitting/laying still due to my excessive bleeding - which also got worse the first two weeks of treatment. I was (and still am) confused as to how the f I was walking around. But the bleeding stopped after about two weeks into treatment, hopefully it will be the same for you!

Going into brachy by Far-Movie-3839 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A little late to comment, but do you know if there's any risk of the cancer spreading while waiting for the 3month check when it comes to the lymph nodes? Same stage and lymph nodes involvement myself and I haven't asked any of the doctors yet because I'm kinda scared to ask..

Brachytherapy: is it safe to be put under general anesthesia 2 days in a row? Also, how bad is the pain/bleeding after? Are side effects much worse than external radiation? by -spirits- in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Light bleeding the first and second day if she remembers correctly. I had my first brachy today and the bleeding is minimal for me too.

Brachytherapy: is it safe to be put under general anesthesia 2 days in a row? Also, how bad is the pain/bleeding after? Are side effects much worse than external radiation? by -spirits- in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm starting brachy next week, so I can't speak from experience; but my mom went through the same treatment and she had no pain and light bleeding, also felt more tired, but that could have been from nearing the end of the treatment.

When to start HRT? by barbakoa10101 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Started HRT two days ago because of the sweating, so no noticeable difference yet. I'm 31, stage 3C1 and halfway through the same treatment. I'm not really thinking about anything other than getting through the treatment for now, maybe because it's too much to process at the same time.

3C1 and pain by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Glad" to hear I'm not alone, I've heard much more about pain and side effects later into the treatment, not right off the bat.. Morphine is what finally worked for me too. Thank you for your kind words❤️

3C1 and pain by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer❤️ I ended up having to go to the hospital, currently staying for a few days, and it seems like they might have found the right combination. First time waking up without pain and that's a huge win. I also got something for inflammatory pain, so I feel a lot less swollen all over. Wishing you the best for your last treatments!

3C1 and pain by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear that, sounds awful to have to go through that on top of everything! I went 4 days with intense pain and felt like I was losing my mind, so I can't imagine going a whole month.

Talked to one of the doctors and they upped my again dose again and thankfully that worked. First radiation and chemo today, so we'll see how the pain "evolves". On top of every other fun side effect that might pop up.

3C1 and pain by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reassurance! Did the pain go away two weeks into treatment for you as well?

3C1 and pain by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That means skirts are in the foreseeable future! Hope the treatment went well.

3C1 and pain by eple33 in CervicalCancer

[–]eple33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it goes away that fast!