All clear except inflammation

sandysp
sandysp Member Posts: 868 Member
in Anal Cancer #1
I got the results of the PET and had the sigmoidoscopy and learned I am cancer free.
Inflammation showed up on the scan. Still having a lot of trouble with my legs. I have fibromyalgia, so perhaps treatment just exacerbated an autoimmune condition that is inflammatory in nature. The prednisone prescribed for an asthma attacked worked great for pain - unbelievable - but I can't stay on it. I get no relief from Ibuprofen or Tylenol. But my Pain Manager increased my Lyrica dosage so hopefully this will help. Cancer free and at least my top half feels better than it has in years!

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  • Lorikat
    Lorikat Member Posts: 681 Member
    #2
    I am so happy to hear you
    I am so happy to hear you are cancer free.....are there days when you don't think of cancer, or is it always just at the edge of everything?

    You are always so positive even with the problems you have, you inspire me to try and be the same. And, by gum, I will be! Thanks...
  • z
    z Member Posts: 1,414 Member
    #3
    Sandysp
    Great news! I wish you continued great news! Lori
  • z810840b
    z810840b Member Posts: 207 Member
    #4
    yay
    love it! love it! love it! :-)
  • Phoebesnow
    Phoebesnow Member Posts: 600 Member
    #5
    z810840b said:

    yay
    love it! love it! love it! :-)

    News
    Wonderful news!
  • AZANNIE
    AZANNIE Member Posts: 445 Member
    #6
    Congrats Sandy!
    Awesome news!!!
  • sandysp
    sandysp Member Posts: 868 Member
    #7
    Lorikat said:

    I am so happy to hear you
    I am so happy to hear you are cancer free.....are there days when you don't think of cancer, or is it always just at the edge of everything?

    You are always so positive even with the problems you have, you inspire me to try and be the same. And, by gum, I will be! Thanks...

    Good question!
    I only think of cancer when I have to move my legs! If they were always this heavy, I didn't notice until now. But like all of us, I have some days better than others. I thought it was cool they could see the inflammation. The pain manager told me what nerve was affected, but I don't remember what he said. The pain is not from cancer and that is what is important.
  • RoseC
    RoseC Member Posts: 559
    #8
    Congratulations Sandy!
    Wonderful news!
  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #9
    RoseC said:

    Congratulations Sandy!
    Wonderful news!

    Yay Sandy!
    I'm so very happy to hear your great news! I knew you could do it! NED (No Evidence of Disease) is now in your life to stay!
  • cap630
    cap630 Member Posts: 151 Member
    #10
    Good News!
    So happy to hear you are NED. God Bless ~ Carol
  • pjs62
    pjs62 Member Posts: 95
    #11
    Happy to hear.....
    Sandy I am so very happy to hear this great news.....to be cancer free!! :) You're such a positive inspiration for us all....blessings & hugs.
  • lizdeli
    lizdeli Member Posts: 569 Member
    #12
    pjs62 said:

    Happy to hear.....
    Sandy I am so very happy to hear this great news.....to be cancer free!! :) You're such a positive inspiration for us all....blessings & hugs.

    Sandy
    Great news, so happy for you. As for the legs, I remember the pain after treatment. It was miserable and feeling heavy is the exact way mine felt. It did get better over time. I can't remember exactly when, but I'm thinking they started to hurt about two to three months post treatment and then got better all of a sudden about 7 to 9 months post treatment. I'm at 2 1/2 year mark now and they are much better.
    Liz
  • 7243
    7243 Member Posts: 249 Member
    #13
    Very nice!
    Wonderful news!!! So happy for you! xo

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