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Pennybryn
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14 years ago

Treatment for radiation burns

Hi lovely ladies, 

I have two more radio treatments and then I'm finished, yeh!!  I can't wait to get my life back.  I have terrible radiation burns that are very sore and weepy near my underarm on the bra line. 

This area has been radiation free for about a week, but continues to give me grief.  I have been using solugell and dressings, but it doesn't seem to be making a difference.  The scar area being treated at the moment isn't causing me any grief - yet. 

Does anyone have any suggestions please  as I am very sore and grumpy. 

Many thanks, Dale

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    annie2
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Dale i too had severe burning.I used solugel and an antibiotic cream they gave me.It numbed the area i cant remember the name of it im sure if you ask the nurse she will know.I also had to wrap myself up in gladwrap.I was given a 12 hour morphine tablet oxytocin(i think).That stopped the pain getting to severe.Like Hilary i also used my cushion to keep my arm away from my skin.

    Goodluck i hope it eases for you soon,its horrible and painful.

    anniexxx