Pain after lobectomy (lung cancer) surgery: When will it go away?

Posted by allstaff @allstaff, Feb 21 8:00am

Two months out from lower left lobectomy and just started to feel better when pain started again all around the incision area and upper part of back and spine area. Almost like a stinging sensation. I have read this could happen. Has anyone experienced this?

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aprilradek | @aprilradek | Feb 26 6:57pm

In reply to @babs1956 "Seven years ago I had my upper left lung removed. I’m still having pain. Will this..." + (show)

I have been a vegetarian for 36 years! Nice talking to you too-

babs1956 | @babs1956 | Feb 28 11:40am

In reply to @aprilradek "Well, I hope you get some support on Monday- I have the numbness too. Our poor..." + (show)

Yes it is similar. I use the lidocaine patch at night before bedtime so I could sleep not that I sleep great but at least I’m not in pain.

babs1956 | @babs1956 | Feb 28 11:41am

In reply to @pb50 "Google this “Back patches for muscle pain” There are a bunch. I’ve used Salon Pas and..." + (show)

Yes, they do help

babs1956 | @babs1956 | Mar 4 9:28am

In reply to @pb50 "Google this “Back patches for muscle pain” There are a bunch. I’ve used Salon Pas and..." + (show)

I noticed below my incision I have a lump. I don’t know if that scar tissue. Does anyone else have something like that? Thank you.

babs1956 | @babs1956 | Mar 4 9:29am

In reply to @babs1956 "Seven years ago I had my upper left lung removed. I’m still having pain. Will this..." + (show)

Seven years after my lung cancer surgery below my incision I noticed a lump is that scar tissue? Is that why I’m in so much pain does anyone else have something like that? Thank you so much.

skm101 | @skm101 | Mar 4 3:19pm

In reply to @allstaff "Thank you for the information. I had my right upper lobe removed 12 years ago and..." + (show)

Would you mind sharing about your surgery 12 years ago? My upper right posterior lobe has 2 nodules.

allstaff | @allstaff | Mar 4 4:42pm

Mine was biopsied and it was adebocarcinoma. Surgeon said it waa better to remove entire lobe rather than a wedge. I did need chemo. Compared to this last surgery I had on lower left it was an easier surgery because of less muscle pain. My breathing was limited very little after the upper lobe was removed I continued to hike and dance with few limitations. I hope that helps, good luck. If you have specific question let me know.

jannam | @jannam | Mar 5 12:34pm

In reply to @babs1956 "Seven years after my lung cancer surgery below my incision I noticed a lump is that..." + (show)

What do you take for pain?

babs1956 | @babs1956 | Mar 5 2:00pm

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Nothing I saw the doctor today and he told me because I’m exercising too much. I’m aggravating it he said to exercise but don’t overdo it.

layla123 | @layla123 | Mar 10 3:44pm

In reply to @babs1956 "I know it’s sometimes hard for other people to understand, unless they go through with themselves...." + (show)

Hi, I had a LR lobectomy in May 23. Gabapentin was a lifesaver along with the lidocaine patches. I also opted for no chemotherapy. I was wondering how often you juice and your recipe? Have you done any Vit C infusions?
Mary