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Originally Posted by NicoleK
I'm 6 weeks post-op cervical and first rib resection and scalenectomy. I have (had) bilateral cervical ribs with 100% arterial compression on the right side when my arm was elevated. My cervical rib was completly fused with my first rib, surgery was pretty rough. I'm getting pretty tired of it at this point, my arm pit is still completly numb and the back od my arm feels like its on fire when touched, anyone have this nerve damage numbness post-op? I am really hoping this goes away  |
5 months post op now and the front of my shoulder feels quite numb still. Its a strange sensation when I scratch it as I can't actually feel it too much but at the same time my skin very close to the region is over sensitive and the slightest touch feels like it's being rubbed with wire wool
. I've kind of gotten used to it however
and the intensity has settled down. I'm sure yours will settle too aftertime, try to relax and gently massage the area with oil to soothe.