Painful rash with ibc

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Mekll
Mekll Member Posts: 1
edited February 2015 in IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)

I am receiving chemo for ibc that has spread to rib bones, lymph system and right lung. The hardest thing to deal with is the painful rash on my right breast. The pain is a level 10 but there doesn't seem to be anything to treat it with. It is a hot, burning pain that feels like air hitting exposed nerves. Does anyone have this symptom and know any relief? I can't sleep much, can't lay down at all. Try to sleep sitting up. Very difficult as rash moving to side and back area behind breast. Any insight appreciate

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2015

    Hi Mekll, welcome to the community. We are sorry that you have to be here... but we are glad that you reached out. You'll find this a warm and caring community to vent and shared experiences and information.

    Until you get responses from other members here, we thought you would be interested in the article Rash, from our main site, with some tips on managing it, a list of breast cancer treatments that may cause a rash, etc.

    We hope this helps a bit. Let us know how you're doing.

    The Mods

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  • AmyQ
    AmyQ Member Posts: 2,182
    edited February 2015

    I'm not a doctor but I'm going to suggest you may have a neuropathic type pain which may be lessened with Gabapantin a drug frequently used for pain management of your kind, if indeed it is neuropathic pain. It requires a script but it's not a narcotic so it's easier to fill. See your oncologist and ask about this.

    The only reason I know is I recently started taking this for burning pain across my upper chest where my implants are. It has helped tremendously and I don't have to take narcotics any longer. Good luck and let us know how you are.

    Amy

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  • Kicks
    Kicks Member Posts: 4,131
    edited February 2015

    Have you discussed the possibility of Shingles with your Dr? I've not dealt with Shingles but from what I've read about it from ones who have dealt with it and what you wrote - it sounds like it might be a possibility especially as it is 'on the move'.

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