Hi, I'm newly diagnosed as having cancer showing in lymph node biopsies. Tests are ongoing ct scans, pet scan, mammogram, colonoscopy, us core and fn biopsies, endoscopy, blood tests, chest xray. Just one abdominal ct next week then hopefully results a few days later. My ability to cope with all this is being overridden by the excrutiating pain in my neck, shoulder and arm. I've been given co-codamol, ibuprofen, omaprazole and although good as a knock out, they haven't stopped the cramps. My Dr has now taken me off ibuprofen and given me diazepam, only to be used when really needed. Problem is I can't get any relief from the cramps until I lie down. I'm stuck in bed, wanting to take my mind off things and get on with the simple things in life but the pain lays me up. Has anyone else experienced this situation and can give me any tips or am I destined to be a layabout until they find the primary source and carry out treatment.
