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Lingering side effects over 2 months after radiation completion
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@ems7
Have they prescribed you gabapentin or Lyrica for nerve pain? Chemotherapy can cause small nerve fiber damage which can cause nerve pain. NSAIDs or Tylenol don’t really help with nerve pain. Lidocaine can help with nerve pain. It is temporary but provides some relief. The cortisone helps with inflammation which may irritate nerves.
You may want to work with a nutritionist/dietitian for help with diet/supplements to help reduce inflammation and support nerve health. Some small nerve fibers may regenerate. I have small fiber neuropathy and take alpha Lipoic acid, Acetyl l carnitine and magnesium supplements to help calm my small nerve fibers.
https://biologyinsights.com/lidocaine-cream-for-vulvar-pain-key-facts-and-tips/
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Thank you so much for your reply and information.
The doctors mentioned Lyrica & Gabapentin for my chemo neuropathy, but I don’t have pain with my neuropathy, only numbness. They mostly recommend acupuncture for neuropathy.
The rectal pain is radiation burn, which has also affected the skin around the anus and vagina. The skin burns create open sores in this area. I can only imagine what it has done to my insides!
This is the lingering pain that concerns me most, and the very irritated surrounding skin. (Fortunately the sores have healed) I do have an appointment with my nutritionist this week, so I will ask her about your recommendations. Thank you again.