Is there any way to deal with a painful node before surgery?
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Is there any way to deal with a painful node before surgery?

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    • March 25, 2012 at 2:20 am
    Theresa123
    Participant

    I have a painful node sticking out of my right flank.  I can't see the surgeon until the 4th.  The pain pills are just so so.

    Any hints?  anybody else have painful lesions?

    thank you

    Theresa

    Stage 4

    I have a painful node sticking out of my right flank.  I can't see the surgeon until the 4th.  The pain pills are just so so.

    Any hints?  anybody else have painful lesions?

    thank you

    Theresa

    Stage 4

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      • March 25, 2012 at 5:31 am
      deardad
      Participant

      Hang in there Theresa, someone will get back to you.

      Sorry I can't give you any advice.

      Thinking of you

      Nahmi from Melbourne

      • March 25, 2012 at 5:31 am
      deardad
      Participant

      Hang in there Theresa, someone will get back to you.

      Sorry I can't give you any advice.

      Thinking of you

      Nahmi from Melbourne

      • March 25, 2012 at 5:31 am
      deardad
      Participant

      Hang in there Theresa, someone will get back to you.

      Sorry I can't give you any advice.

      Thinking of you

      Nahmi from Melbourne

      • March 25, 2012 at 6:30 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      Theresa, why don't you consult another doctor about obtaining pain relief? Most doctors are able to prescribe a range of effective pain medications. However, in some cases one may have to see an oncologist or pain specialist.

      Hope this helps

      Frank from Australia

      • March 25, 2012 at 6:30 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      Theresa, why don't you consult another doctor about obtaining pain relief? Most doctors are able to prescribe a range of effective pain medications. However, in some cases one may have to see an oncologist or pain specialist.

      Hope this helps

      Frank from Australia

      • March 25, 2012 at 6:30 am
      FormerCaregiver
      Participant

      Theresa, why don't you consult another doctor about obtaining pain relief? Most doctors are able to prescribe a range of effective pain medications. However, in some cases one may have to see an oncologist or pain specialist.

      Hope this helps

      Frank from Australia

      • March 25, 2012 at 5:09 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      There is a webinar on Pain management on the Melanoma International site.  It might give you some ideas of what you can ask for.

       

      Mary

      Stage 3

      • March 25, 2012 at 5:09 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      There is a webinar on Pain management on the Melanoma International site.  It might give you some ideas of what you can ask for.

       

      Mary

      Stage 3

      • March 25, 2012 at 5:09 pm
      washoegal
      Participant

      There is a webinar on Pain management on the Melanoma International site.  It might give you some ideas of what you can ask for.

       

      Mary

      Stage 3

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