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a year agoQuestion...I'm halfway though radiation and have little shocks and pinprick sensations...normal? Not super painful, but really annoying.
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Many patients experience skin sensations like pinpricks and mild electric-like feelings during radiation therapy, as these treatments can affect nerve endings in the skin. While these symptoms can certainly be bothersome, it's always important to mention any new sensations to your radiation team so they can assess what you're experiencing and provide guidance on managing the discomfort.
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6 months agoI had the same and still do. I’m 3 weeks post radiation and the pains continue. Sometimes they are more severe but it resolves quickly. I think they it happens more frequently now. I found that the further I got into my radiation treatment the more it happened.
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6 months agoThank you
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6 months agoMe too. My last radiation treatment was Aug 31st. Started feeling over it about 6 weeks later. It does get better.
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6 months agoYes, unfortunately perfectly normal. 🤞hope it goes away as you start your recovery from radiation
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2 months agoMany patients experience skin sensations like pinpricks and mild electric-like feelings during radiation therapy, as these treatments can affect nerve endings in the skin. While these symptoms can certainly be bothersome, it's always important to mention any new sensations to your radiation team so they can assess what you're experiencing and provide guidance on managing the discomfort.
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