Following radium 223

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Posted 09 May 2018 at 18:31

Finished 5 radium 223 treatments in early April. . Having cancelled the 6th injection to enable me to go on holiday.

Since my return 3 weeks ago have experienced severe right leg pain, not really easing with naproxen or paracetamol.

Not due to see my local consultant till June 11th. Wonder if anyone has similar experience,and how they coped..

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Posted 09 May 2018 at 20:37

Aldee, you have bone mets in your spine don’t you? This pain in your leg could be spinal cord compression which is a medical emergency - see here for more information and then phone NHS England on 111 for advice, making sure they know you have spinal mets and that you have been away. I suppose it could also be a DVT, especially if you flew or were in one position on a long journey.

https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information/advanced-prostate-cancer/metastatic-spinal-cord-compression-mscc#symptoms

Edited by member 09 May 2018 at 20:37 | Reason: Not specified

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