Buttock pain from subQs does it feel like a sore muscle?

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- October 16, 2011 at 9:32 pm
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SStamps
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My husband received his last ipi treatment at the end of September we have gone back for CT and MRI all tumors are shrinking some brain mets do not show up.

My husband received his last ipi treatment at the end of September we have gone back for CT and MRI all tumors are shrinking some brain mets do not show up. We do not go back to Houston until November 21st for another CT and MRI. So the last couple of weeks have been great, Mickey (my husband) has been more active working longer hours and back to golfing. Today he is defending his club champion title and I am so happy for him that he feels good enough to play. So this week he has been complaining of pain in his left buttock. When he sits to relax or getting out of vehicle he is stiff and hurts when he takes a few steps. He said it feels a better and swears it is a muscle. After searching I am concerned. I will call Dr tomorrow but can anyone tell me if it feels like a sore muscle?

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- - October 16, 2011 at 10:42 pm
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  washoegal
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  I understand why you are going to worry about every ache and pain your husband has but honestly it sound like maybe he has been over doing it. With his new found feeling og health and energy it would be easy to over do. It wouldn't hurt to call the doctor but I thing you husband is really the only one that can describe the pain.
  
  Mary
  
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- - October 16, 2011 at 10:42 pm
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  washoegal
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  I understand why you are going to worry about every ache and pain your husband has but honestly it sound like maybe he has been over doing it. With his new found feeling og health and energy it would be easy to over do. It wouldn't hurt to call the doctor but I thing you husband is really the only one that can describe the pain.
  
  Mary
  
  Stage 3
- - October 16, 2011 at 10:42 pm
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  washoegal
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  I understand why you are going to worry about every ache and pain your husband has but honestly it sound like maybe he has been over doing it. With his new found feeling og health and energy it would be easy to over do. It wouldn't hurt to call the doctor but I thing you husband is really the only one that can describe the pain.
  
  Mary
  
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- - October 16, 2011 at 10:43 pm
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  Fen
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  If he is doing more than he has in the past, it could easily be a muscular thing. How old is he? Could he have sustained a minor injury that is now causing him some pain? Of course you should talk to the dr., but for tonight think of your post "…has been more active and back to golfing". Hoping it is muscular!
  
  Fen
  - October 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm
    
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    SStamps
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    Hi Fen
    
    My Husband is 49 and hasn't been as active since Febuary. He can't remember anything he did to make him sore. He tried hot bath that only makes the ipi rash worse! I have called his Dr should hear from them tommorrow so we are just enjoying the day
    
    Samantha
  - October 18, 2011 at 1:21 am
    
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    mombase
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    Hi, Samantha,
    
    I brought a pain issue to my oncologist this morning as I was about to get my second infusion. A few days ago, I started getting a pretty severe, deep pain beneath my right armpit and extending to the area beneath my right shoulder blade. Nothing seems to help it, however I want to save pain medication for post-surgical use. My onc said that the ipi is going to inflame joints and nerves and cause little aches and pains. He said not to worry about it, but to call any time I have any symptoms out of the ordinary, no matter how small they seem (I had told him I didn't want to be a bother about calling his nurse every time I had a little ache or pain). This really set me at ease.
    
    I guess the bottom line is expect little aches and pains, but make them known to the oncology department! Blessings to you and your husband, and may those nasty itches go away!!
    
    Cristy, Stage IV
  - October 18, 2011 at 1:21 am
    
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    mombase
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    Hi, Samantha,
    
    I brought a pain issue to my oncologist this morning as I was about to get my second infusion. A few days ago, I started getting a pretty severe, deep pain beneath my right armpit and extending to the area beneath my right shoulder blade. Nothing seems to help it, however I want to save pain medication for post-surgical use. My onc said that the ipi is going to inflame joints and nerves and cause little aches and pains. He said not to worry about it, but to call any time I have any symptoms out of the ordinary, no matter how small they seem (I had told him I didn't want to be a bother about calling his nurse every time I had a little ache or pain). This really set me at ease.
    
    I guess the bottom line is expect little aches and pains, but make them known to the oncology department! Blessings to you and your husband, and may those nasty itches go away!!
    
    Cristy, Stage IV
  - October 18, 2011 at 1:21 am
    
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    mombase
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    Hi, Samantha,
    
    I brought a pain issue to my oncologist this morning as I was about to get my second infusion. A few days ago, I started getting a pretty severe, deep pain beneath my right armpit and extending to the area beneath my right shoulder blade. Nothing seems to help it, however I want to save pain medication for post-surgical use. My onc said that the ipi is going to inflame joints and nerves and cause little aches and pains. He said not to worry about it, but to call any time I have any symptoms out of the ordinary, no matter how small they seem (I had told him I didn't want to be a bother about calling his nurse every time I had a little ache or pain). This really set me at ease.
    
    I guess the bottom line is expect little aches and pains, but make them known to the oncology department! Blessings to you and your husband, and may those nasty itches go away!!
    
    Cristy, Stage IV
  - October 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm
    
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    SStamps
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    Hi Fen
    
    My Husband is 49 and hasn't been as active since Febuary. He can't remember anything he did to make him sore. He tried hot bath that only makes the ipi rash worse! I have called his Dr should hear from them tommorrow so we are just enjoying the day
    
    Samantha
  - October 17, 2011 at 11:16 pm
    
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    SStamps
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    Hi Fen
    
    My Husband is 49 and hasn't been as active since Febuary. He can't remember anything he did to make him sore. He tried hot bath that only makes the ipi rash worse! I have called his Dr should hear from them tommorrow so we are just enjoying the day
    
    Samantha
- - October 16, 2011 at 10:43 pm
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  Fen
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  If he is doing more than he has in the past, it could easily be a muscular thing. How old is he? Could he have sustained a minor injury that is now causing him some pain? Of course you should talk to the dr., but for tonight think of your post "…has been more active and back to golfing". Hoping it is muscular!
  
  Fen
- - October 16, 2011 at 10:43 pm
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  Fen
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  If he is doing more than he has in the past, it could easily be a muscular thing. How old is he? Could he have sustained a minor injury that is now causing him some pain? Of course you should talk to the dr., but for tonight think of your post "…has been more active and back to golfing". Hoping it is muscular!
  
  Fen
- - October 17, 2011 at 9:25 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Welcome to our forum. I have just read your husband's profile and see that he has had a brain tumour removed recently. In addition, he has mets in the left lung and on a rib.
  
  The pain could be due to a number of possible causes such as a muscle strain, a bruise, nerve pain, or it may be due to melanoma. There is no way to tell without having the problem medically evaluated. Therefore, I think that it would be wise for him to consult his oncologist soon.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Frank from Australia
- - October 17, 2011 at 9:25 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Welcome to our forum. I have just read your husband's profile and see that he has had a brain tumour removed recently. In addition, he has mets in the left lung and on a rib.
  
  The pain could be due to a number of possible causes such as a muscle strain, a bruise, nerve pain, or it may be due to melanoma. There is no way to tell without having the problem medically evaluated. Therefore, I think that it would be wise for him to consult his oncologist soon.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Frank from Australia
  - October 19, 2011 at 5:04 pm
    
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    boot2aboot
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    i have them, but no pain
  - October 19, 2011 at 5:04 pm
    
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    boot2aboot
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    i have them, but no pain
  - October 19, 2011 at 5:04 pm
    
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    boot2aboot
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    i have them, but no pain
- - October 17, 2011 at 9:25 am
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  FormerCaregiver
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  Welcome to our forum. I have just read your husband's profile and see that he has had a brain tumour removed recently. In addition, he has mets in the left lung and on a rib.
  
  The pain could be due to a number of possible causes such as a muscle strain, a bruise, nerve pain, or it may be due to melanoma. There is no way to tell without having the problem medically evaluated. Therefore, I think that it would be wise for him to consult his oncologist soon.
  
  Hope this helps.
  
  Frank from Australia