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Pain after Left Upper Lobectomy

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jan 18 5:58am | Replies (26)
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@waltmcg

Has anyone had intercostal neuralgia after a robotic lobectomy,? After having discomfort for 8 weeks, I am told this could be a permanent condition and I am scheduled for nerve block. I was wondering if anyone has experienced this issue.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Jan 17 9:03am

Hello @waltmcg , This sounds rough. Sorry that you’re facing yet another challenge. Have you seen a pain specialist? Or have you been prescribed any medications to try to help?

Here are links to a couple of other discussions regarding ongoing pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lobectomy-1-year-post-surgery-pain/
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/increasing-pain-over-time-after-video-assisted-thoracic-surgrey/

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spikeb1 | @spikeb1 | Jan 18 5:58am

I had discomfort in the rear rib area after having the same surgery. It was never identified as neuralgia and I only experienced it at night. It lasted a good amount if time but resolved within 8 weeks or so.

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