Next challenge will be getting there for it, some scumbag rear ended my car in the early hours of this morning and because it was an old car, it's being written off. Grrrr
Well...... ladies I knew it was too good to last. Was a little fatigued yesterday and as the evening wore on, I felt a bit nauseated and like a tightening under my breasts/top of ribcage. By 2 am was in agony and uncomfortable - like someone had a rope inside me and was pulling it tighter and tighter. Tried absolutely everything but fell asleep as the pain exhausted me. Woke up in pain as well but pain is now on left side under the breast but inside - in the middle of my back and chest. It seems like theres something new every frigging week. So sick of it all. Am lying here feeling sorry for myself as I know it's not indigestion - last time I ate was yesterday lunchtime. I am very sceptical wasting time and effort of hospitals as they have winter pressures on beds as well as the output from Halloween parties. Hate hospitals.
Are there no walk in centres nearby? Just a thought altho you've probably had that and dismissed it already. Having quite a lot of pain behind my right shoulder this morning, radiotherapy treatment was on the left so don't know what it is. Moving right arm isn't a lot of fun, good job I'm a leftie!!!
You seem to have drawn the shortest straw possible with what you've had to cope with post treatment, I really hope you start to feel a bit better soon.
Thanks rileyroo. I suppose in bigger picture this is minor. I was told any pains in shoulder/arm are nerves trying to repair. I sure hope you dont have any of the issues I've had. Are your fingers tingling?
This is what is getting me down - would just like even 4 whole days where I feel fine. Might force myself to go for a walk - sun is trying to come out here.
Keep doing the exercises as they really do help. I haven't stopped. Did you have lymphnode removed? Guess were quite lucky that it hadn't spread. Still not an easy so called "journey". Enjoy your weekend and I hope pain goes away. Just really take it easy with short walks whether that's inside or outside. I've put on my George Michael CD really loud and that's brought a smile to my lips and warmth to my heart!
No tingly bits, probably slept in an awkward position, I'm good at that.
I still do exercises at least once a day and I did have lymph notes removed but I was warned the healing for that can take quite a while as the surgery team have to move a main nerve for the arm out of the way to get at the nodes and the nerve can get a bit battered and bruised whilst they do it.
Been to look at a "car" this morning, hmmm, boy racer had lowered the suspension so it was like sitting on the grass. Don't think so...
Going to have a nap shortly. Living the high life as you would expect!
sorry missed a lot of convo out most of day nd evening yesterday nd today been watching granddaughter swimming nd out for meal - just back now. Babysitting tonight too ( daughter giving me evils cos at hers now on me phone lol)
Making most of wk before RT cos sounds like it’s gonna b the pits.
I don’t get tingling fingers but the occasional weirdest feeling that is like getting goose bumps which start in my armpit nd like dominos falling spreads down my side only get it on the side op my op. Lasts seconds. Yup its weird as.
I have had full ease of movement in my arm/shoulders since wk 3 so don’t do exercises any more cos stretch up into cupboards etc no bother ( I’m 5ft 2 so everything is high lol)
I get the very odd shooting pain in my boob but non in my arm. I don’t feel particularly tired but other than walking don’t do exercise classes etc ( weird as nd apparently lazy as too).
But...all that said - ive not had RT yet. By the time I have finished RT in 3 wks time it will b 8 wks since op nd13 wks from diagnosis to end of treatment.
I reckon the process is cumulative nd I’ve not actually hit any of your 2s timings yet:-(
so.... rest up lasses pamper yourselves. Don’t b hard on yourselves. B proud of where u have been and got through to the other side.
last but not least alway seek help if needed - pain that keeps u awake jbains is unacceptable in anyone’s eyes so don’t put anything but your own needs to the fore- see to you - you have earned it.
Www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk
They arrange make and pampering sessions for people who have had or are dealing with cancer in all its forms. Lots of freebies and usually tea, coffee and soft drinks on flow. See if there is anything local to you?
Oh sorry thought you were joking! I will check it out. Mine was 13 weeks too - just a shame am still suffering 10 months since diagnosis.
A massage is exactly what i need. Where has this year gone? Have been napping and it has turned cold - blimey!
Enjoy your weekend ladies. Hopefully I'll have a good night's sleep tonite as pain is only now where heart is and is bearable. Or else I'm just so used to pain it feels normal! Bought a bottle of wine a few days ago - think that might be the medicine I need today!
