Please tell me I'm being paranoid

Hi Jenny have the same kinda pain but on left side, PET was clear which put my mind at rest. I,m sure our ribs and everything else took quite a hit from the rads. could just be maybe from sleeping in same or wrong position. Onco dismissed my "buzzing, asleep" feelings in my arms when i wake up, will have to mention again, coz not going away. Do mention it to your doctor what u are experiencing in any case, take care

My ribs still ache where i had rads, some days it feels like i have been punched, and when i try to check for new bumps (why do i even try?) everything is just so tender. That's a year after finishing treatment.

But if we were not vigilant and didn't get our lumps checked out, hey i still would have not gone to my doctor, would not have known i had cancer and i could be dead by now. Or silently brewing lethal secondaries. There's a fine line between paranoia and normal concerns. But yes, Jenni, you've gone beyond the two week wait, so I think it can't hurt to get it looked at. At least set your mind at rest.

That,s exactly where mine is, told the onco it was my kidney, will be asking for urinalysis when i see my GP at the end of month, Looked up flank pain and it could be so many things

This is all just soo hard.  Could it be lymphedema?  Have you been doing anything more strenuous lately, like pulling weeds?  It could also be your gallbladder.  There are a lot of women on here who had to have their gallbladder removed after being treated for breast cancer. Does it get worst after you eat? I hope they chime in soon to put your mind at ease! 

I think many of us have costochondritis, a more or less stable inflammation of the cartilage and tissue between the ribs. Google it and see if this sounds right for you. It makes tender spots and sometimes sharp shooting pains for me. Earlier this week I had a breast MRI so I am pretty sure I am okay, but if I hadn't had one (and a chest x-ray and bone scan too) I'd be like you, wondering if I am paranoid, too hypervigilant, or just plain smart to be concerned.After almost nine years I am finally getting accustomed to how just plain weird my entire torso feels.

Hope I have finally turned the anxiety ridden, paranoid, up at night thinking what if... corner.

Jennyboog: I actually decided to get a PET scan done because I have a sore spot on my bottom rib, on my BC side, on the right. I also was feeling pressure around my liver area, which was really freaking my out. Anyway, had the PET done, came back clear. I think the pain on my rib is from when I had pneumonia a couple of years back and I probably broke a rib from coughing. I sort of figure that every pain I have in my body from here on out will worry me... blah!!

Praying for you and sending cyber hugs...

One love, Jackie 

I just went through this. I have had alot of acid reflex, stomach issues lately. In the last couple of days, I woke in the middle of the night, could hardley take a deep breath from the rib pain. The night before I was laying on my stomach, this might sound wierd. I think from the recon and rads, if we over stretch that area it can become very sore and tender. Lifting, reaching up to high, I know it sounds stupid, but I think it's normal to have pain in our rib area once in a while. I took advil for 2 days it's better. I also used the heating pad on the area, I know you would think ice, but this really helped me. The heat relaxed my body, it sounds wierd but, it did help. I had a bone scan in feb nothing in that area showed up. Don't worry to much it sounds like we are all dealing with this.

prayer's for good reports sweeti!!!!!

Hugsss

steph

Hi Jenny,

I had something very similar.  My ribs were sore, mostly to the touch.  I did finally see my oncologist about it.  We didn't do any scans but she did examine the area.  Basically, she told me that it was that area of my body "waking up" after the trauma of surgery and radiation. 

I hope that's helpful to you.  Best of luck and I'm sure everything will be fine!

 Diane 

Jenny

I have similiar pain on non cancer side.  The pain isn't bad.  It come and goes.  I'm anxious to hear what you learn.  I have a friend that developed liver mets.  The pain was severe.  I understand the 2 week rule, but I currently have so many milder aches and pains that I feel like i'd be getting a weekly pet scan.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you.  I 100% understand your fears and worries.

Elizabeth