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Pain Control, Cording, Hypersensitivity, Fluid - Single Mastectomy 5wks
Hi All Need support & info with all of the above. I am 5 weeks post surgery and seriously struggling. R mastectomy. Cancer all gone. 3 lymph nodes taken and all clear. No chemo or radio required. 10 ...
@mrswjt, I saw an OT for my cording and she used a laser on it. She would also massage the hell out of it which felt fantastic. It remained all through chemo it now I'm 10 months down the track it is a lot better and movement is pretty near normal.
Makes sure you are super diligent with your exercises. Touch the area as often as you can stand. Use you shower head on it to stimulate the area. Nerves get messed around with when you get nodes removed and unfortunately nerves are notoriously slow to heal. Biggest hugs to you Honey. Xxx
Makes sure you are super diligent with your exercises. Touch the area as often as you can stand. Use you shower head on it to stimulate the area. Nerves get messed around with when you get nodes removed and unfortunately nerves are notoriously slow to heal. Biggest hugs to you Honey. Xxx