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Members responded to concerns about lower back pain and lung cancer by emphasizing the importance of ruling out cancer spread to the bones... Read more
Same here Lisa I have degenerative back disease. But I've started having new back pain up higher in my back. My doctor ordered a MRI to see if I blew another disc. The scan came back normal, so we're guessing it's bone weakness from the chemo or arthritis. I take half a oxycodone when ibuprofen doesn't work. (which I get from my oncologist, I've stopped seeing my pain specialist 1 less doctor to see is nice) most of the time that lessens it enough to be comfortable if a hour goes by and I need to I take the other half. I've used my oxycodone like this for 30 years. It's amazing how often half a pill is all I need. Best of luck Brigitte in getting relief.
Lisa, i misunderstood your answer. It was a suggestion and i will ask my oncologist for sure.
I'd ask for an MRI to rule out other causes! Feel better soon
The exercises you learn in PT are the best I've done mine daily as part of my morning routine for years need to keep those back and abdominal muscles firm.
They found Degenerative disc disease and severe spondylitis on my Cts but no one told me lol. I read it in My chart test results. My GP is treating those conditions as they aren't cancer related. Lidocaine patches help a lot on bad days and I just finished a run of PT to help strengthen my back muscles.