 "OCF Canuck" Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 5,260 Likes: 3 | YUP - different doctors.. also try physio, and lymphatic massage (assuming he is cancer free!) the massage will stimulate blood flow, and nerves, and move his lymphatic fluid which at this point is stagnant and likely causes swelling, pain and numbness.
Physio will do the same and strengthen the damaged muscles. Nerves do regenerate - SLOWLY - so if he does the physio, and massage, in time things will improve. I am still numb in certain areas, but for the most part, my arm and neck are normal in strength. I have no swelling and feeling is returning SLOWLY.
hugs.
Cheryl : Irritation - 2004 BX: 6/2008 : Inflam. BX: 12/10, DX: 12/10 : SCC - LS tongue well dif. T2N1M0. 2/11 hemigloss + recon. : PND - 40 nodes - 39 clear. 3/11 - 5/11 IMRT 33 + cis x2, PEG 3/28/11 - 5/19/11 3 head, 2 chest scans - clear(fingers crossed) HPV-, No smoke, drink, or drugs, Vegan
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