I am one week post mastectomy. What can I do to relieve nerve pain across my back and down my arm? Does hot/cold or massage help and is this advisable? Any advice appreciated. Thank you.
I'm sorry you are experiencing pain post-mastectomy, but be reassured this is normal.
It looks like you have had some good advice from another forum user who has been through similar.
As well as using over-the-counter painkillers, using heat or cold may help (everyone is different with what works for them). Hereis some information on pain after surgery from the UK breast charity, Breast Cancer Now.
Do get in touch with your breast care nurse (CNS) and let them know how you are doing.
Take care and you may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.
I'm sorry you are experiencing pain post-mastectomy, but be reassured this is normal.
It looks like you have had some good advice from another forum user who has been through similar.
As well as using over-the-counter painkillers, using heat or cold may help (everyone is different with what works for them). Hereis some information on pain after surgery from the UK breast charity, Breast Cancer Now.
Do get in touch with your breast care nurse (CNS) and let them know how you are doing.
Take care and you may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.
