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Cavemouse
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7 years ago

Bone mets vs arthritis

Hi everyone, well, today I had my first bone scan. My GP ordered it for mid upper arm pain that I've been having since the start of the year with no relief from cortisone injections etc.  after the second stage of scanning they said they had found some hot spots in my spine and so I had to have a further 60 min 3D scan of spine followed by another full body CT. 
i do have a lot of back pain which almost makes me cry in the night.. ( hence I don't sleep much) but I've always put it down to arthritis which I have been dx with many years ago and just thought it was getting worse with age.   
My breast ca was only stage 1c T1c N0 M0 ....treatment was total mastectomy with no further treatment. 
Im feeling a tad anxious now 😕. Does anyone have any similar experiences? 
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  • Blossom1961's avatar
    Blossom1961
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hi @Cavemouse Try not to worry about it as that doesn’t help. I started getting severe cramps in my upper legs and glutes four weeks after my final chemo. The nightly pain keeps me from sitting, laying down or standing still, but I can hobble. All the doctors just shrugged at mewith no idea of cause. Four weeks later again I saw the onco for my follow up and she says it is delayed reaction from the taxane and doesn’t know how long it will last. In between times I googled it and found all kinds of scary things so am very happy the onco sorted it for me. Follow up tests are this week to confirm it but I am much more relaxed about it now.
  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    7 years ago
    Hi @Cavemouse
    How are you? Hopefully the scans gave a clearer picture of the reason for all the aches and  you are feeling much better 
    Take care
  • Giovanna_BCNA's avatar
    Giovanna_BCNA
    Member
    7 years ago
    hello @Cavemouse checking in to see how you are going?  Dont hesitate to call the helpline on 1800 500 258 if you would like to speak with a cancer nurse for information and or support.
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    Spiv1803
    Member
    7 years ago
    I will be following this, as my knee hurts so bad. Aches and feels like I've twisted it. Anyone else get bad pain after their hot flushes stopped?
  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    7 years ago
    Sorry you are going thru this pain, @Cavemouse - but try not to overthink it ..... wait until you get the results & discuss it with your GP or the specialist. Hopefully, it will all be good news (if arthritis is ever good news!  I also have it 24/7 & it is the pits!)   Try not to work yourself up too much ..... all the best for good results xx

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    kezmusc
    Member
    7 years ago
    Your're not on any hormone therapy @Cavemouse?  I have chronic lower back and left hip pain since starting HT.  Have had 2 x bone scans and CT's because I have myself convinced it was something horrid.  It's not.
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    kmakm
    Member
    7 years ago
    Oh dear that just sounds like an absolute clusterf**k of pain, testing and worry! You poor love. I haven't had a similar experience, but I wanted to reach out and say I hope you get good news very very soon. Big hug, K xox