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Pain after lobectomy (lung cancer) surgery: When will it go away?

Posted by allstaff @allstaff, Feb 21 8:00am

Two months out from lower left lobectomy and just started to feel better when pain started again all around the incision area and upper part of back and spine area. Almost like a stinging sensation. I have read this could happen. Has anyone experienced this?

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aprilradek | @aprilradek | Feb 26 6:57pm
In reply to @babs1956 "Seven years ago I had my upper left lung removed. I’m still having pain. Will this..." + (show)
@babs1956

Seven years ago I had my upper left lung removed. I’m still having pain. Will this pain ever go away thank you.

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I have been a vegetarian for 36 years! Nice talking to you too-

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babs1956 | @babs1956 | Feb 28 11:40am
In reply to @aprilradek "Well, I hope you get some support on Monday- I have the numbness too. Our poor..." + (show)
@aprilradek

Well, I hope you get some support on Monday- I have the numbness too. Our poor bodies have been through so much.
I haven't heard of BioFreeze is it similar to a lidocaine patch?

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Yes it is similar. I use the lidocaine patch at night before bedtime so I could sleep not that I sleep great but at least I’m not in pain.

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babs1956 | @babs1956 | Feb 28 11:41am
In reply to @pb50 "Google this “Back patches for muscle pain” There are a bunch. I’ve used Salon Pas and..." + (show)
@pb50

Google this
“Back patches for muscle pain”

There are a bunch. I’ve used Salon Pas and @babs1956 mentioned BioFreeze. One is Lidocaine to numb it. They do help.

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Yes, they do help

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babs1956 | @babs1956 | Mar 4 9:28am
In reply to @pb50 "Google this “Back patches for muscle pain” There are a bunch. I’ve used Salon Pas and..." + (show)
@pb50

Google this
“Back patches for muscle pain”

There are a bunch. I’ve used Salon Pas and @babs1956 mentioned BioFreeze. One is Lidocaine to numb it. They do help.

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I noticed below my incision I have a lump. I don’t know if that scar tissue. Does anyone else have something like that? Thank you.

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babs1956 | @babs1956 | Mar 4 9:29am
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@babs1956

Seven years ago I had my upper left lung removed. I’m still having pain. Will this pain ever go away thank you.

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Seven years after my lung cancer surgery below my incision I noticed a lump is that scar tissue? Is that why I’m in so much pain does anyone else have something like that? Thank you so much.

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skm101 | @skm101 | Mar 4 3:19pm
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@allstaff

Thank you for the information. I had my right upper lobe removed 12 years ago and the gave me prednisone. That surgery was so much easier. I will talk to my doctor about that and see what they say. I had surgery in Dec and they don't want to see me until june for a cat scan. I have sent a few questions to her, and get a brief response regarding
pain and cough. I almost feel like an annoyance.

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Would you mind sharing about your surgery 12 years ago? My upper right posterior lobe has 2 nodules.

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allstaff | @allstaff | Mar 4 4:42pm

Mine was biopsied and it was adebocarcinoma. Surgeon said it waa better to remove entire lobe rather than a wedge. I did need chemo. Compared to this last surgery I had on lower left it was an easier surgery because of less muscle pain. My breathing was limited very little after the upper lobe was removed I continued to hike and dance with few limitations. I hope that helps, good luck. If you have specific question let me know.

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jannam | @jannam | Mar 5 12:34pm
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@babs1956

Seven years after my lung cancer surgery below my incision I noticed a lump is that scar tissue? Is that why I’m in so much pain does anyone else have something like that? Thank you so much.

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What do you take for pain?

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babs1956 | @babs1956 | Mar 5 2:00pm
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@jannam

What do you take for pain?

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Nothing I saw the doctor today and he told me because I’m exercising too much. I’m aggravating it he said to exercise but don’t overdo it.

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layla123 | @layla123 | Mar 10 3:44pm
In reply to @babs1956 "I know it’s sometimes hard for other people to understand, unless they go through with themselves...." + (show)
@babs1956

I know it’s sometimes hard for other people to understand, unless they go through with themselves. I hope you’re doing well. It sounds like you are I opted out of chemo. I decided to juice carrots, celery, ginger, and lemon and thank God. I’m doing good I’m following this guy his name is Chris. Wark. He developed stage three colon cancer at the age of 26. He had surgery he decided not to do chemo he decided to go on a plant based diet. His doctor had told him in six months he’ll be dead. He’s 47 now doing great.

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Hi, I had a LR lobectomy in May 23. Gabapentin was a lifesaver along with the lidocaine patches. I also opted for no chemotherapy. I was wondering how often you juice and your recipe? Have you done any Vit C infusions?
Mary

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