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What Causes Knee Pain Post Radiation Treatment?
Question: yes, I was wondering if to much radiation recent in march could be effecting me now?
one place on my inner knee feels like it was hit with a hammer ,but no falls or accidents recently.
sometime difficult to walk slight balance problem, thenstop and ok,climbing stairs must be done slowly
what are the effects to thebones,if overdosed with radiation?
one place on my inner knee feels like it was hit with a hammer ,but no falls or accidents recently.
sometime difficult to walk slight balance problem, thenstop and ok,climbing stairs must be done slowly
what are the effects to thebones,if overdosed with radiation?
Brief Answer:
Please do share your cancer diagnosis and region of radiotherapy, thx ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Before I can answer your question, I would like to ask you a few questions that will help me in answering your question in a more accurate manner ma'am.
1. Could you please share your cancer diagnosis with me (with part, degree, etc.)
2. Where was the radiation directed (i.e. the head, the chest, the pelvis, abdomen, etc.)
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you in a more accurate manner.
Best wishes.
Please do share your cancer diagnosis and region of radiotherapy, thx ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Before I can answer your question, I would like to ask you a few questions that will help me in answering your question in a more accurate manner ma'am.
1. Could you please share your cancer diagnosis with me (with part, degree, etc.)
2. Where was the radiation directed (i.e. the head, the chest, the pelvis, abdomen, etc.)
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you in a more accurate manner.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
cancer diagnosis 2008,surgery feb 2009 lt kidneyadrenal glanmass abd sm foot ball size. growing around rt kidney in lymph nodes, clear cell renal carsomia with 100%met to lynph nodes 2011 mets to 4 regionsleft rib, to spine,abd, I don't remember the other area. Have had different oral chemo, body does not tolerate well. also there was a sm lymph node growing up through the clavical area in my neck,had a biopsy was clear cell also. dr said I had 3 mo without tx. still here
this past XXXXXXX lymph in neck got really big, I was afraid it would grow around my neck and cause paralysis. Had 10 radiation tx,but he had them to m left chest just above heart,say x ray he was trying to stop ca. from overtaking esphogus and trachea,my throat felt light it was closing to the point that soon I couldn't swallow,for me not eating is not an option,lately I have a lot of dull ache's and pain in legs thigh to feet more at night,also my teeth feel very different,and are falling apart little bits at a time.
I know radiation can effect both teeth and bones, I had 10 of 29 tx on my cI need to see a dentist, but hard to find a good one.
hest.between shoulder and breast.
this past XXXXXXX lymph in neck got really big, I was afraid it would grow around my neck and cause paralysis. Had 10 radiation tx,but he had them to m left chest just above heart,say x ray he was trying to stop ca. from overtaking esphogus and trachea,my throat felt light it was closing to the point that soon I couldn't swallow,for me not eating is not an option,lately I have a lot of dull ache's and pain in legs thigh to feet more at night,also my teeth feel very different,and are falling apart little bits at a time.
I know radiation can effect both teeth and bones, I had 10 of 29 tx on my cI need to see a dentist, but hard to find a good one.
hest.between shoulder and breast.
Brief Answer:
Possibly progressing osteoporosis or bone damage
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
I am sorry to hear that, but I am also really privileged to meet such a strong woman, very rarely do you get to encounter such an individual, it is a true honour.
The sessions you have undergone of radiotherapy, and probably some amount of chemotherapy also would have some implications on your body and sadly the effect on your knees and bones in general could have easily resulted in this.
Radiotherapy can cause various conditions on the bones, one of which is a condition called osteoporosis which is also common in women above the age of 45-50 years (occurs due to menopause and hormonal imbalances). So if women undergo such extensive radiotherapy, osteoporosis can progress at a faster rate. This is one of the many implications such repetitive sessions can have ma'am, I am sorry to be the one reporting this to you.
Yes, you will need a good dentist that understands your current needs and also works towards helping you not just for your current needs, but also to help you now, for your future needs ma'am.
My best wishes, and my prayers are for you. I am always here to help ma'am, so please don't ever think twice to contact me for anything.
Best wishes.
Possibly progressing osteoporosis or bone damage
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
I am sorry to hear that, but I am also really privileged to meet such a strong woman, very rarely do you get to encounter such an individual, it is a true honour.
The sessions you have undergone of radiotherapy, and probably some amount of chemotherapy also would have some implications on your body and sadly the effect on your knees and bones in general could have easily resulted in this.
Radiotherapy can cause various conditions on the bones, one of which is a condition called osteoporosis which is also common in women above the age of 45-50 years (occurs due to menopause and hormonal imbalances). So if women undergo such extensive radiotherapy, osteoporosis can progress at a faster rate. This is one of the many implications such repetitive sessions can have ma'am, I am sorry to be the one reporting this to you.
Yes, you will need a good dentist that understands your current needs and also works towards helping you not just for your current needs, but also to help you now, for your future needs ma'am.
My best wishes, and my prayers are for you. I am always here to help ma'am, so please don't ever think twice to contact me for anything.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what can be done for osteoporosis,besides calcium replacement?
Brief Answer:
Here is a list of some of the most commonly used medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
Medications like:
+Bisphosphonates: Alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid
+Denosumab
+Hormonal preparations
+Teriparatide
These medications first aim at preventing further progression of the condition, and then work towards improving bone health. Some medications like teriparatide mentioned above can even reverse the process, but have to all be used carefully under a doctors supervision.
I hope this helps ma'am :) Please do not hesitate to write to me anytime, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Here is a list of some of the most commonly used medications
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
Medications like:
+Bisphosphonates: Alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid
+Denosumab
+Hormonal preparations
+Teriparatide
These medications first aim at preventing further progression of the condition, and then work towards improving bone health. Some medications like teriparatide mentioned above can even reverse the process, but have to all be used carefully under a doctors supervision.
I hope this helps ma'am :) Please do not hesitate to write to me anytime, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thankyou.
Brief Answer:
It was my pleasure entirely ma'am, take care :)
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You are always welcome ma'am.
Best wishes.
It was my pleasure entirely ma'am, take care :)
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You are always welcome ma'am.
Best wishes.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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