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Looking for help with radiation fibrosis; Tips?
Looking for help with radiation fibrosis following radiation of head and neck and a modified neck dissection . I have had PT and do daily exercises at home for neck fibrosis and trismus. I also have a mouth stretching device called a therabite. Is there anything else besides physical therapy that I can do to help with this worsening condition? I am also experiencing occasional muscle spams in the back of my neck and have read that Botox injections may help with that. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Some folks have used red light therapy for lymphedema and fibrosis. I don't have personal experience but I'm considering it. This PT offers this video on YouTube.
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1 ReactionI have been suffering from fibrosis for years and finally found a facility with treatments: South Shore Pain Management in Chestnut Hill, MA. The doctor said,”we see many patients with this condition, and have several treatment options!”
I thought I was going to cry.
I have started with trigger point injections. It’s the easiest starting point if it works. I need to be patient and give it more time but some relief is evident. I advise that you find a pain management clinic experienced in post radiation neck fibrosis.
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1 ReactionHi Steve
I managed to locate a couple of clinics in Toronto that provides trigger point injections.
I don't have any pain, but do have problems with swallowing and with speech (slurry and not able to articulate) - is consultation with your oncologist or family doctor required prior to embarking on this treatment?
Thx!
As far as I know, which isn’t very far at all, trigger point injections are limited to easing pain in larger muscles, like the ones running down the back of the neck. There may be other ways to treat our swallowing issues. Mine are not yet real bad…. One issue at a time for this old man.
Gotcha .. and thanks for info!
take care !!