This is my first posting although I have been following conversations for a few months and want to thank you all for your honesty and humour which have been a great help and comfort to me. The reason for posting today is that my OH half started on Radium 223 two weeks ago having gone through all other treatments (see my profile). I know there is very little known about Radium 223 and thought a little input from myself might help I know Trevor is about to embark on this journey.
My OH was having pain in arms, shoulders and legs prior to treatment. The treatment was just an injection into the hand which only took a minute or two. He was warned that there could be a spike in the pain and this has proved to be the case although it is being controlled with slow release morphine and Gabapentin. Apparently the PSA is of no consequence now and I think the reading they look for is the ALP. He is due to have the next injection on 13th December with bloods taken the day before.
We have a Macmillan nurse visiting and have a wonderful service from our GP.
Thank you all once again,
Molly