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Had lobectomy in 2020 still having radiating severe nerve pain.
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jul 9, 2024 | Replies (118)Comment receiving replies
I am so sorry to hear that. My surgeon told me that my lung cancer lobectomy pain would go away in a year or so. That was in 2000. I still have nerve pain 23 years later. I've learned to block it out most of the time. Winter storms cause it to be more painful. I have a large size heat pad on the back of my chair and keep it on most of the day. The pain tends to be sharper when my back gets chilled and goosebumps.
I hope your nerve pain goes away eventually. When I complain about my scar pain to the husband, he reminds me that I am very lucky to be here.
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Hi . I had right lower lobe removed July 2021. I have so much right side pain. It seems since my gut has gained it might be worse. I am guessing nerves and muscles. Had a thoratic epidural no help. Worry about forever pain I am 75
I had right upper lobe removed in 2011 and still have occasional nerve pain in that area. The have monitored me very close since and I had adenocarcinoma again in lower left lobe and had that removed Dec 2023. Some nerve pain more than with the right. So frustrated, and impatient but the good news I'm alive, no oxygen needed even with 40% loss so I'm very grateful cancer is gone and I have been given more time with my loved ones.
For the nerve pain, have you ever tried the combination of gabapentin and Cymbalta?
It manages my nerve pain very well!!
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Thank you for your comments. Very sorry to hear you’re still suffering 23 years later. I know that we are lucky we are still alive. It’s helpful to be able to discuss these issues with others who have experienced the same issues. I’ve recently learned that I now have 5 nodules on left & 2 on the right lung. They are all small but it’s scary. Have you had any new nodules pop up on the scans?