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Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 12 3:44pm | Replies (213)

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@auntieoakley

I would talk to my doctor about this, compression fractures are painful if they happen. This kept me out of the saddle for a year, now I must be very careful (walking only) but I can occasionally ride if I can make the time. Since I refuse to take opioids except in extreme situations, I have been given lidocaine patches and those help a lot. Sadly this is a common product of MBC, my doctor says walking or swimming are the best things to keep my spine as healthy as possible. Swimming is out so walking it is. I also remember to be careful walking down stairs or hills as that is more impact. Thankfully we have a fabulous orthopedic clinic 60 miles away.
Are you having spine pain? Do you have lesions or loss of bone density?

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No, no spine pain but there's an intense pain on my left hip as I get up from a sitting position. Lesions all over my spine and hips. Dexa is scheduled in February so we'll know more about bone density then. In the meantime, I talked to my oncologist, as you suggested, today. She made a referral to an ortho-onco specialist. I'll try to post after my visit with her.
Thank you @auntieoakley and @tessspike for sharing your experiences < 3

Great sharing. Love the horse talk. Know exactly what you mean. Started yoga in 2019. There are so many different types but results are worth it. Can do in home, online or with people Now doing Pilates reformer work on a machine. Amazing. Being open to different movements can help. Thx