dad had lymph nodes on left side removed, is about two months out from end of radiation, and is now experiencing sharp electric like pain in various parts of the back of his head. He says it is very intense for two or three seconds and they stop. has anyone else had this? Also he still has inflammation and pain in throat. How long after end of radiation does this generally go on?

At this point of recovery, there's still times of no rhyme or reason, just random things happening. Make sure the medical oncologist is aware of any changes. Another thing that happens after radiation is a form of cervical dystonia occurs.


Best wishes for your dad.

I am 13 months post and recently started getting the "electric shock" thing. I am certain it is related to the tightened muscles blasted by the rads. I sit in front of a monitor all day and I have to keep stretching against the tightened areas.

When I do this regularly the "shocks" are much less, even going away. When I slack off, they return. Still, it is maybe a couple times a week.

Try stretching all areas where any pain is felt. Can't hurt and you will notice some difference after just a few days.

I don't know about the head pain, but I want to say that your dad is a fortunate man indeed to have someone like you caring about him. My wife and daughter care about me in the same manner and I can't even describe how important and uplifting it is. Keep up your good work - as hard as it can be - it is far more important than you can ever know and it makes a far greater difference than you will ever be able to measure. I admire you for doing what you do.

I don't know anything about it, but I saw it on another thread. Something called "Lhermitte's sign"?