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?

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Radiation Oncology · Physician Health Partners

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I manage the pain control with steroids.

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Radiation Oncology · University of Washington School of Medicine

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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.

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