Pain in hips. buttocks, legs and groin area after radiation and chemo for anal/ rectal cancer

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  • Stephen2
    Stephen2 Member Posts: 7
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    sephie said:

    stephen2

    you had more radiation than i did.... i find it very interesting ( or disturbing) how different tx is for the same stage ...( if i remember correctly  we were both stage 2 no nodes no metastisis).....this definitely could contribute to your neuropathy..... i do so hope that the physiatrist can help with both your arms and your legs..... thinking great thoughts for you.... thanks...sephie

    Physiatrist????

    Sephie:  Went to the Psysiatrist yesterday and I don't know whether to laugh or cry.  Dr. came into the room and informed me he had no info on me in his computer.  Ok, so, what are you here for and who recommended me.  I am here for neuropathy and Dr.    recommended you.  Well, says he, I am a spine specialist, not a Psysiatrist.  Wonderful!!  Needless so say he didn't examine me and told me if I had back problems to come back and see him.  At this point I actually laughed and he did too,  I won't be laughing when I call my neurologist, though.  Last week I missed my mammo appointment because the "Ride" didn't have me on their schedule.  So I put it down to the fact that the "stars" weren't aligned in my favor this past week.  I wouldn't mind so much but it is such a hassle getting ready for any appointment.  My aides adjust their schedules so they can help me bathe, dress, etc. up till the time I leave, and so on.  Well, my schedule is clear for the next two weeks so I shall relax as much as I can and probably eat hot fudge sundaes!!  Write soon, Stephen2 

     

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