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Posted 27 Aug 2022 at 22:22

Hi Everyone.

I have just joined up and was wondering if anyone has any advice regarding awful neck and shoulder aches and pains, due to pre RARP operation anxiety in 10 days time.

I have high blood pressure and COPD, never had a general anaesthetic.

Has anyone had pre op nerves like me?

My head is spinning with worries and what ifs,I  haven't been sleeping very well and can't switch off. I  am struggling with pelvic floor exercises and basically getting myself in a right state.

 

Thanks for reading .

Keeping my chin up helps with neck pain

User
Posted 28 Aug 2022 at 12:56

Thanks Jim, some good advice here, I will speak to the cancer nurses and try and get some information and reassurance.

I hope your RARP goes well mate.

Cheers

 

User
Posted 28 Aug 2022 at 17:21

All the best for your RARP. 

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Posted 27 Aug 2022 at 23:14

You could try asking your local hospital cancer centre if there are any relaxation therapies available, but even if so, you probably won't get on them quickly enough.

Another option is to ask your GP if you can have an anti-anxiety medication (which are usually low dose anti-depressants, such as Mirtazapine) for a couple of weeks.

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Posted 27 Aug 2022 at 23:18

So currently waiting for a RARP. I have days where life feels normal and days when I feel, for want of a better words, in the dumps. I would imagine even the most stoic of us feel the same. 

Like you I am sometimes consumed with 'what ifs'. But try to remember I am on a curative pathway. 

Can I suggest you try talking. The Prostatecanceruk nurses are excellent. Macmillan from what I can gather are also excellent. Felt like ringing them a few times myself. Finally have you been assigned a uro-oncology nurse? I have found them to be very reassuring.

Neck and shoulder pain sounds like stress to me.  I have read on here that a lot of people go through a phase where every twinge and pain they attribute to cancer. Yep and I do the same.

Finally this forum is extremely informative with lots of friendly support. But remember many of the posters are on a different path to yourself. Try not to get consumed by posts which don't apply.

PS The pelvic floor although not guaranteed to fix your post op incontinence will give you a better chance.

User
Posted 28 Aug 2022 at 12:48

Thanks Andy for replying, I think your right with seeing GP about something to calm the mind.

Cheers 

User
Posted 28 Aug 2022 at 12:56

Thanks Jim, some good advice here, I will speak to the cancer nurses and try and get some information and reassurance.

I hope your RARP goes well mate.

Cheers

 

User
Posted 28 Aug 2022 at 17:21

All the best for your RARP. 

User
Posted 29 Aug 2022 at 11:32

Hi ,

sorry to find yourself here . I am having my op on friday this week and have all them fears . I have spoken to both GP and Specialist nurses who are brilliant . My GP gave me something to help me sleep because of restless nights and worrying like yourself. Try to flip it around sugery is to extend your life and get rid of the cancer . Hope all goes well . 

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Posted 30 Aug 2022 at 17:52

Hi Colin

Thank you for your support, I hope your operation goes well, I have just spoke with my GP and he is prescribing Valium for me.

I have had stress on top of stress with one thing or another, and have learned the neck and shoulder aches and pains would be this debilitating.

Good luck mate

 

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