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Mom diagnosed with ovarian cancer severe leg pain. Relief ideas?

Posted by lhmfamily01 @lhmfamily01, Dec 24, 2023

My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 3 weeks ago. Still no name for type of cancer. The biopsy was forwarded to Mayo for identification So hard to not have a plan. Also she has severe pain in leg and no relief of the pain so far. Looking for any suggestions. Thigh severe burning. Same side as ovary pain is a 10 out of 10. She hasn’t ever been sick before. Hospitalized only for births 53 years ago

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Dec 31, 2023
In reply to @lhmfamily01 "My mother has now officially started chemo on Friday the 29th. The leg pain is there..." + (show)
@lhmfamily01

My mother has now officially started chemo on Friday the 29th. The leg pain is there but along with a new nerve blocking med she is tolerating it much better thank you so much for asking. Her specific cancer is yet to be identified but treating as ovarian.

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@lhmfamily01 Thank you for getting back to me. It's good that your mother has started treatment and that the new nerve blocking medication is helpful to her. I'm relieved to know that she is experiencing less pain now. Will you accompany her to the infusion center?

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lhmfamily01 | @lhmfamily01 | Jan 1 10:03am
In reply to @user_ch32491d1 "My sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March, 2022. There is a support group on..." + (show)
@user_ch32491d1

My sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March, 2022.
There is a support group on Facebook called "Sisterhood of Ovarian Cancer Survivors". It's for women with the illness and/or their close family members. One can ask whatever they want, and women who have insight into the issue give you their experience. It is a very supportive group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/331783718946

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I attempted to join but was denied. Thank you though for the suggestion.

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61valiant | @user_ch32491d1 | Jan 1 12:13pm

I know they are careful (because they don't want scammers), but I am surprised/disappointed that they denied you. I told them my sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and they accepted me. I have found the site to be very helpful.
It is a "women only" site. If you are a female, I don't know why you'd be rejected.
Here is an excerpt from their "ABOUT" page:

"All Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal and Fallopian Tube Thrivers and Survivors are invited to join this group. We also invite only women who are relatives, friends and those who are professionals working with Ovarian Cancer Survivors. TealMen of OC is a group for men dealing with their wife, girlfriend, sister or mother is also on Facebook. Monty Norris is Administrator of that page.
On both pages you can make new friends, ask questions, get support. keep in touch, share new information about this disease, post about upcoming retreats and conferences and so much more. This page is a safe space for you. What we say here, stays here."

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nsiciliano | @nsiciliano | Jan 2 12:20pm

Hi - my mother-in-law is on round 2 of chemo for endometrial cancer and had leg pain after first treatment so dr recommended 24 hr regular claritin. As a histamine blocker it’s supposed to alleviate the bone pain from the chemo drugs. She takes it starting on the day of infusion and for 4 days afterward. Still has some pain but not as bad as first round. Can I ask what nerve pain blocker they prescribed for your mom? Thanks and good luck 🍀

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lhmfamily01 | @lhmfamily01 | Jan 2 4:34pm
In reply to @nsiciliano "Hi - my mother-in-law is on round 2 of chemo for endometrial cancer and had leg..." + (show)
@nsiciliano

Hi - my mother-in-law is on round 2 of chemo for endometrial cancer and had leg pain after first treatment so dr recommended 24 hr regular claritin. As a histamine blocker it’s supposed to alleviate the bone pain from the chemo drugs. She takes it starting on the day of infusion and for 4 days afterward. Still has some pain but not as bad as first round. Can I ask what nerve pain blocker they prescribed for your mom? Thanks and good luck 🍀

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They prescribed Gabapentin and she is taking it now. She is 4 days post first infusion and her leg pain is all but gone at the moment. It is all related to the fluid buildup and cancer on the same side ovary we presume. So far so good.

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aardvark2118 | @aardvark2118 | Jan 3 9:39am
In reply to @nsiciliano "Hi - my mother-in-law is on round 2 of chemo for endometrial cancer and had leg..." + (show)
@nsiciliano

Hi - my mother-in-law is on round 2 of chemo for endometrial cancer and had leg pain after first treatment so dr recommended 24 hr regular claritin. As a histamine blocker it’s supposed to alleviate the bone pain from the chemo drugs. She takes it starting on the day of infusion and for 4 days afterward. Still has some pain but not as bad as first round. Can I ask what nerve pain blocker they prescribed for your mom? Thanks and good luck 🍀

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Hello I had chemo fir endometrial cancer and also had bone pain with the chemo fir two of the five cycles and then it went away. Was able to manage it with Claritan the day before and a couple of days after. Hope it goes away fir your mom in law also. Also used a heating pad which helped

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