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mts · 06-22-2006, 10:24 AM

Hi MCS-

Your symptoms are familiar to me... I as well did some yard work (raking) and was sore even 2 weeks later. I went to my radiation oncologist because the pain was similar to what a bone met would be (so they said). From the beginning he said that I had tight muscles from lack of excercise and that the lower back pain was from having weak abdominal muscles (again, lack of excercise). Anyway, for peace of mind (more mine than his) he ordered a CT and a PET. In the end, he was right and he suggested Celebrex. I ended not taking the Celebrex because I hate taking more drugs.... I still don't exercise like I should, but I am more careful about weekend yard work!

I do believe that peace of mind is wonderful... you can't ignore your inner voice... get a scan or something if you think it will make you feel better. It did for me!

Best to you!

MTS (the other maria)

06-22-2006, 10:24 AM	#2
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	Hi MCS- Your symptoms are familiar to me... I as well did some yard work (raking) and was sore even 2 weeks later. I went to my radiation oncologist because the pain was similar to what a bone met would be (so they said). From the beginning he said that I had tight muscles from lack of excercise and that the lower back pain was from having weak abdominal muscles (again, lack of excercise). Anyway, for peace of mind (more mine than his) he ordered a CT and a PET. In the end, he was right and he suggested Celebrex. I ended not taking the Celebrex because I hate taking more drugs.... I still don't exercise like I should, but I am more careful about weekend yard work! I do believe that peace of mind is wonderful... you can't ignore your inner voice... get a scan or something if you think it will make you feel better. It did for me! Best to you! MTS (the other maria)