Nerve damage/ache/pain?

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Kez.Za
Kez.Za Member Posts: 35 ✭
edited May 2018 in General discussion
After 4 years since lumpectomy I have had aches on my ribs and on side of breast.  Doctor said it is nerve pain.   My GP says that after 4 years it couldn't possibly be nerve pain.  Conflicting advice from health professionals.  Anyone else been diagnosed with nerve pain/damage but not until years later?
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  • steplightly
    steplightly Member Posts: 185 ✭
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    Hi @Kez.Za  I had lumpectomy about a year ago followed by radiation.  Occasionally, like today. I get a dull ache in my ribs - enough to bring out the heat pack or cream, to alleviate it. I have actually wondered if it is more from the radiation as well as recovering nerves.. Both long and short term side affects are after both treatments so I sit in your space of "wondering".  I will ask my surgeon when I see them in a couple of weeks.  Hard to know what is what sometimes.. the joys of putting the jigsaw puzzle together without the overall picture to guide.. Take Care.
  • Romla
    Romla Member Posts: 2,092 ✭
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    I too get rib pain and have read is a longer term side effect of radiotherapy but mine is complicated by a pre existing osteoporotic fracture as I had osteoporosis diagnosed some years before bc.
  • angg66
    angg66 Member Posts: 188 ✭
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    Yes I too get rib pain. It has been 5 years since my lumpectomy & radiotherapy treatment. The joys!
  • primek
    primek Member Posts: 5,392 ✭
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    As long at it has been thoroughly checked then accept it is nerve pain. However if things alter, pain worsens etc then go back for review. 

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