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03-13-2010, 06:41 PM | #1 | |||
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Hi ~ I haven't had a mastectomy, but I've had a lumpectomy. This was almost 3 years ago. They did take out quite a bit of tissue, but considering that, I look pretty darned good! The surgeon did an excellent job.
The problem is, I still have LOTS of pain! Do others of you have this too? I was told that I could have this for several years, or maybe for GOOD! Huh??? I sure don't understand why! I'm healed up, so why in the world would I continue to have constant pain? I don't dare touch myself, and having a mammogram is a new experience in AGONY! Any others out there???
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability. Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live.. .................................................. ...............Orestes |
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03-14-2010, 06:06 AM | #2 | |||
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Me too Leesa! My history sounds exactly like your's.
I had a lumpectomy 5 years ago where the surgeon removed a chunk of tissue and left a caved in area under one breast, right where my bra sits. It took around 3 years before I could wear a proper bra again (I had to wear sports bras that looked like crop tops), and even now I still can't wear underwired bras without them hurting the scar line. I too had a nasty sharp pain like you described. I went to the doctor about it and was told there may have been a trapped nerve in there somewhere but I really doubt that's what caused it as the pain gradually eased. I think it took about 3 or 4 years all up, and it no longer bothers me. So I can't explain why it happens, but I guess it must be a costochondritis of some kind, caused by the surgery. Anyway I did want you to know that you're not alone and I hope your pain eases soon.
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03-16-2010, 12:35 AM | #3 | |||
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Thanks Koala! It helps to know that I'm not being a wimp! lol I thought maybe I was being "oversensitive" but this really HURTS! I sure hope it quits one of these days and I'm not one of those that the doc said would have it "forever." Good grief.
Thanks again. Peace, Lee
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