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Had lobectomy in 2020 still having radiating severe nerve pain.
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I also had a video assisted lobectomy on my left upper lung in 2020. What a shock to have to deal with this and a pandemic…I’m not sure if you had video assisted with your lobectomy, I ask because the difference is huge and more invasive. I still feel some pain in the scars and I use a heating pad or sometimes cold and it’s very soothing but temporary so Tylenol extra strength also helps. I hope it’s helpful for you and if all else fails, keep telling yourself that the cancer is gone, it’s a good thing to remember when you get frustrated with the pain, good luck.
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I had VATS upper right lung lobectomy in March 2022. I chose surgery rather than radiation. I felt complete trust in that surgeon and the likely positive outcome. For the most part, the pain has morphed into soreness now and then. For a long time I was acutely aware of the presence of the internal and external scars. There was pain in those places. After getting off hydrocodone, I switched to 8-hour Tylenol and heat pad, as needed. I sleep on my back, lying, torso raised, against pillows shaped into a wedge (a real wedge pillow is too stiff). I am steadfastly taking Doctor's Best Proteolytic Enzymes which Serrapeptase which is very anti-inflammatory and has the ability to dissolve stiff scar tissue. I'm trying to soften and shrink the nature of my scars. I believe it's helping. Daily walking aids circulation and breathing, as well.