The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

Leg pain?

Forums General Melanoma Community Leg pain?

  • Post
    arthurjedi007
    Participant

      Anyone know what this leg pain could be. I've never had it like this. When I was off the pd1 for 4 weeks I had lots of pains in my back, hips and left leg. Then Monday I got opdivo pd1 and by Tuesday so much better only pain was some in my left leg and left hip.

      Then Wednesday night massive pain along the front of my legs. From mid thigh to mid calf including the knee. Very difficult to stand due to pain especially above right knee.

      When I stand you can actually see the right leg from mid thigh to mid calf is quivering on its own. Maybe like a spasm. Plus both legs are a bit wobbly. Then when I walk it is hard but not as bad as trying to stand. None of that tingling in feet or stuff they sometimes ask about.

      By Thursday morning I got the pain under control by taking 10 mg oxycodone about every 4 hours. Slept through Thursday night with no pills and woke with no pain. Until I moved to get up that is then massive in the legs again so more oxy. This morning didn't even have to move so more oxy.

      Ive got lots of tumors in my spine and pelvis. One in my left upper leg. My left lower leg was radiated last year. Never had any issue with right leg until now so very surprised. Recent spine MRI said I had cord displacement at the t10. Haven't had that since I was almost paralyzed last year. Also said there is a defect in the vertebroplasty I had done at mayo last summer. So my mayo doc should get the scan disk Monday. My saint Louis doc got it last Wednesday. I figure I'll call my saint Louis doc Sunday night so they have the message for Monday. I usually try to see how these things go on their own because they usually get better after a couple days but so far this doesn't seem to get better. Not sure what it is. Dad thinks it might be something pressing on a nerve.

      Artie

    Viewing 5 reply threads
    • Replies
        BrianP
        Participant

          Artie,

          My father has had some back trouble and back surgery in his past.  Your pain sounds similar to what he was experiencing at times.  In his case it was a result of pinched nerves in his back causing the pain running down his leg.  Maybe you are experiencing the same type of thing.

          BrianP
          Participant

            Artie,

            My father has had some back trouble and back surgery in his past.  Your pain sounds similar to what he was experiencing at times.  In his case it was a result of pinched nerves in his back causing the pain running down his leg.  Maybe you are experiencing the same type of thing.

              Scooby123
              Participant

                Hi Artie, I suffer with my back and have had pain down my legs before. Was told it was pinched nerves had some steroid injections and that help with the pain.

                scooby123

                take care

                Scooby123
                Participant

                  Hi Artie, I suffer with my back and have had pain down my legs before. Was told it was pinched nerves had some steroid injections and that help with the pain.

                  scooby123

                  take care

                  Scooby123
                  Participant

                    Hi Artie, I suffer with my back and have had pain down my legs before. Was told it was pinched nerves had some steroid injections and that help with the pain.

                    scooby123

                    take care

                  BrianP
                  Participant

                    Artie,

                    My father has had some back trouble and back surgery in his past.  Your pain sounds similar to what he was experiencing at times.  In his case it was a result of pinched nerves in his back causing the pain running down his leg.  Maybe you are experiencing the same type of thing.

                    arthurjedi007
                    Participant

                      Thank you. They say it is bone tumor pains. That I should do oxy cotton and continue with oxy codone as needed. Pain seems better so I'm holding off on the cotton for now and see.

                      Artie

                      arthurjedi007
                      Participant

                        Thank you. They say it is bone tumor pains. That I should do oxy cotton and continue with oxy codone as needed. Pain seems better so I'm holding off on the cotton for now and see.

                        Artie

                        arthurjedi007
                        Participant

                          Thank you. They say it is bone tumor pains. That I should do oxy cotton and continue with oxy codone as needed. Pain seems better so I'm holding off on the cotton for now and see.

                          Artie

                      Viewing 5 reply threads
                      • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
                      About the MRF Patient Forum

                      The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

                      The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.

                      Popular Topics