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Radiation Oncology • Palliation
How do you manage muscle pain and irritation due to radiation?
What medications (ibuprofen, steroids, muscle relaxers) due you use?
Are there any non-medication management options?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I manage the pain control with steroids.
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
One can start with NSAIDs. If it is not effective, one can proceed to use a Medrol Dose Pak or dexamethasone 4 mg QD. If it is pain flare, one can start with steroids.