My aunt is getting radiation and her skin is all peeled of under her armpit and neck area.... The doctor gave a creme.. but she is still in SOO much pain... what else can i DO??
2007-03-31 01:50:16 · 3 answers · asked by MeOw... 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try placing flannel strips (cut up a granny gown if you have to) in her armpits & around her neck after applying the cream. Also, ask her doctor if she could use a sunburn gel or spray containing lidocaine. Lidocaine will numb the painful area.
2007-03-31 02:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by maeveangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radiation treatments, if done correctly, should not cause burns that painful. The tech is doing something wrong. You/your aunt needs to make a big stink with the doctor so this doesn't keep happening.
2007-03-31 08:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the current interventions arent helping the doctor needs to know so he/she can use others. Meantime, moist cool cloths. Easy on the lidocaine, can overabsorb and be toxic on damaged skin.
2007-03-31 10:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋