After having radiation 5 times now I tend to be pretty much back to normal after 2 or 3 months as far as nausea, energy levels and skin recovery goes. The zings and tenderness could be your body still recovering from surgery, and now further aggravated by radiation. They tend to lessen over time for most people, but sometimes they never totally go away.
September 5
How long do the "zings" and tenderness last after radiation?
Those electric shock-like sensations and tenderness are very common after radiation — you're definitely not alone in experiencing them at 3.5 weeks post-treatment.
Most short-term side effects, including tenderness, typically ease up within 4 to 8 weeks after Show Full Answer
How long do the "zings" and tenderness last after radiation?
Those electric shock-like sensations and tenderness are very common after radiation — you're definitely not alone in experiencing them at 3.5 weeks post-treatment.
Most short-term side effects, including tenderness, typically ease up within 4 to 8 weeks after finishing radiation. However, the "zing" sensations are often related to nerve regeneration, and those can stick around longer. MyBCTeam members have shared a wide range of experiences with how long these sensations last:
- Some found the electric/zing feelings faded within a few months
- Others experienced them for several years
- One MyBCTeam member noted it took about four years for theirs to fully stop
The good news is that these sensations are generally a sign your nerves are healing and regenerating — which is actually a positive thing, even if it doesn't feel that way!
If the tenderness feels severe or is getting worse rather than better, it's always worth checking in with your care team to make sure everything is on track.
September 5
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