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Scans came back all clear

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    • March 3, 2011 at 10:21 pm
    Ohdearjessica
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      I can breathe again until the next scan!

       

      I got a prescription for soma for my shoulder/neck pains. Has anyone tried this before? I am uninsured so I have to figure out how much it will cost me

      I can breathe again until the next scan!

       

      I got a prescription for soma for my shoulder/neck pains. Has anyone tried this before? I am uninsured so I have to figure out how much it will cost me

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        • March 3, 2011 at 11:07 pm
        RMcLegal
        Participant

          Glad to hear your scans turned out well!  I always have to remind my wife that when a brain scan is "negative", that doesn't mean I don't have a brain, but she insists otherwise.  (Sorry, bad joke, but I can't help myself.)  Best wishes.

          • March 3, 2011 at 11:07 pm
          RMcLegal
          Participant

            Glad to hear your scans turned out well!  I always have to remind my wife that when a brain scan is "negative", that doesn't mean I don't have a brain, but she insists otherwise.  (Sorry, bad joke, but I can't help myself.)  Best wishes.

            • March 3, 2011 at 11:44 pm
            EmilyandMike
            Participant

              So happy for you Jessica – it is such a hard time waiting for scans.  We just went through it in Feb.  Pure hell.  My husband (stgage 3a, 18 mos NED) has had shoulder and neck pain issues also which they think is from the lymph node dissection – so they gave him physical therapy – but no meds.  The physical therapy worked well. 

              Best

              Emily  http://www.emandmichael.com

                • March 4, 2011 at 12:38 am
                Ohdearjessica
                Participant

                  I am 3b and now also 18mo NED. My oncologist said that the whole area surrounding my surgical scars is super tight. I have tried physical therapy but with a little babe, no sitters (or money!) and no insurance, it's super hard. Now that it's getting armer out I'm going to try to do some stuff in the water, possibly some accupuncture or massage. I hate having to take meds constantly, but if I don't then it just hurts.

                  • March 4, 2011 at 12:38 am
                  Ohdearjessica
                  Participant

                    I am 3b and now also 18mo NED. My oncologist said that the whole area surrounding my surgical scars is super tight. I have tried physical therapy but with a little babe, no sitters (or money!) and no insurance, it's super hard. Now that it's getting armer out I'm going to try to do some stuff in the water, possibly some accupuncture or massage. I hate having to take meds constantly, but if I don't then it just hurts.

                  • March 3, 2011 at 11:44 pm
                  EmilyandMike
                  Participant

                    So happy for you Jessica – it is such a hard time waiting for scans.  We just went through it in Feb.  Pure hell.  My husband (stgage 3a, 18 mos NED) has had shoulder and neck pain issues also which they think is from the lymph node dissection – so they gave him physical therapy – but no meds.  The physical therapy worked well. 

                    Best

                    Emily  http://www.emandmichael.com

                    • March 3, 2011 at 11:49 pm
                    RMcLegal
                    Participant

                      I kind of hate to say this, but I had 18 nodes removed from my armpit over seven years ago and I have still have some soreness there.  Low stress exercise, like swimming, has helped.  Take care.

                        • March 4, 2011 at 12:41 am
                        Ohdearjessica
                        Participant

                          Yeah, I don't expect the pain to completely go away. I just hope that one day it won't be so bad! It's pretty intense surgery. I'm just no starting to be able to lift my left arm over my head

                          • March 4, 2011 at 12:41 am
                          Ohdearjessica
                          Participant

                            Yeah, I don't expect the pain to completely go away. I just hope that one day it won't be so bad! It's pretty intense surgery. I'm just no starting to be able to lift my left arm over my head

                          • March 3, 2011 at 11:49 pm
                          RMcLegal
                          Participant

                            I kind of hate to say this, but I had 18 nodes removed from my armpit over seven years ago and I have still have some soreness there.  Low stress exercise, like swimming, has helped.  Take care.

                            • March 4, 2011 at 12:03 am
                            MichaelFL
                            Participant

                              The generic of soma is Carisoprodol, and they are usually in doses of 350mg tablets. They are not too expensive. Do a little web surfing and you should be able to locate some online.

                              Michael

                                • March 4, 2011 at 12:43 am
                                Ohdearjessica
                                Participant

                                  I called some local pharmacies and got the generic for $20. Not so bad

                                  • March 4, 2011 at 12:43 am
                                  Ohdearjessica
                                  Participant

                                    I called some local pharmacies and got the generic for $20. Not so bad

                                  • March 4, 2011 at 12:03 am
                                  MichaelFL
                                  Participant

                                    The generic of soma is Carisoprodol, and they are usually in doses of 350mg tablets. They are not too expensive. Do a little web surfing and you should be able to locate some online.

                                    Michael

                                    • March 4, 2011 at 1:42 am
                                    KRob
                                    Participant

                                      I missed this when I was responding to your first inquiry.

                                      So glad all is well.

                                      Karen

                                      • March 4, 2011 at 1:42 am
                                      KRob
                                      Participant

                                        I missed this when I was responding to your first inquiry.

                                        So glad all is well.

                                        Karen

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