Hello Lilly-me

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing some pain following your recent mastectomy. It's understandable that you're feeling concerned but do try to keep in mind that it is still very early days and there will be some changes as you heal. 

There's an article here on the Breast Cancer Now website that has some advice and tips about managing pain after breast surgery that you may find helpful.

I'd also suggest giving our team of nurses a call to talk things through with them. I'm sure they will be able to give you some advice and support and may raise some points that you want to talk to your breast care nurse or Consultant about. If you'd like to speak to one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 

I do hope that things settle for you soon. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator  

Thank you so much Jenn. I am definitely going to have a look now. 
Lilly x. 

Hi lily 

I had lumpectomy and full node clearance 4 weeks ago now , I know not a masectomy but I'm still getting pain like stabbing and or shooting in both armpit and breast.

I also have numbness but can feel like a prickling Sensation in my arm, it is getting better but still there 

Psin killers helped but like you I didn't want to take them all the time.

I bought myself a wheat bag and found the heat from this helped 

Hole you start to feel better soon 

regards 

Hello Bella,

Thank you for your lovely response. Sorry to hear you are still in pain after 4 weeks :(. Sending you massive positive vibes :). I love your suggestion about warm wheat bags. I I am going to try that :). Sorry I have not got much of a suggestion I am in pain 24/7 like you different sensations from dull ache, tightness, tingling,  shooting pains that lasts nano-seconds. I probably felt every sensation under the sun haha. I am having more soaks in the bath using Epsom salt. Don't know if it does anything though :). 
 

I am due in for clinic next week so maybe I can find out some more info. I don't know why some patients get more pain than others - maybe it's the way the surgery / cut is made?! 
Maybe our medicine is patience (which I admit I don't have. Just want to get back to normal without "wincing" around x  

happy healing to you x x