Spanky Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 My mom went in today to start her 6th & final round of chemo, thankfully her blood work came back okay & they were able to proceed with day 1 of 3....However, she had never mentioned this to me before, but apparently shes been having some pretty bad pains in her back & down her leg for the last little while. Thankfully she mentioned this to her onc today & he's sending her in for a bone scan on Tuesday the 22nd. I'm just hoping & praying that it hasn't spread & maybe its the fibromialga(sp??) thats causing her pain, the lesser of two evils I guess. Keeping my fingers crossed until then I suppose!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Spanky, I'm crossing mine too...please let us know how it goes. Best, Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I'll keep my fingers crossed also, and will say some extra prayers. Let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Spanky, I said a little prayer for you and your mom. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Thanks guys, one can always use extra prayers...I really do appreciate it very much. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenna Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I will also be sending my prayers for you and your mother! Hang in there! wenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 Chris, I'm sending positive thoughts to your & your Mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Forgot to log in, sorry!!! It could be something as simple as a protruding disk. Now that's something I can speak personally about, having not 1, but 2 back operations you know. I know all too well the back pain and the sciatic nerve pain in which I can find no words to describe how horrible it is. I will bet it hurts her more sitting, than standing or lying down. I am notorious for thinking the worse about everything, but I hope and pray it's what I mentioned above and nothing to do with the cancer. Hopefully some ibruprofin and a small amount of back exercize will make that pain go right away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kay Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Good thoughts for your Mom's pain to go away. It could possibly be chemo-induced neuropathy. My Mom had that last spring. It is a possible side effect of Cisplatin and a few other drugs. My Mom's started in her thighs then went to her hands and feet. If she starts having tingling pains in her hands, be very suspect and ask for neuro onclologist to see her. Meds & physical therapy can help. ---Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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