Question re numbness post surgery
Hello. Recently diagnosed and had lumpectomy and two nodes removed on 7/11. Am really bothered by the numbness extending from my elbow to my breast with the worst section in the armpit. Live rurally s...
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@Maggie62
Hi! I had a lot more nodes removed (17) and my underarm completely belonged to someone else for a significant amount of time!! I couldn’t feel much including hot and cold (so wise not to wax!). But the numbness didn’t extend down my arm. Even the best surgeon - I had a mastectomy, healed very quickly, almost no impact on my arm mobility - can’t avoid some impact on the nerves while locating lymph nodes.
Equally, suffering in silence is rarely a good idea when something seems wrong. Have you a breast care nurse you can consult? The likely response is to give your arm more time, but always good to alert a nurse or your surgeon to the situation. Best wishes.
Hi! I had a lot more nodes removed (17) and my underarm completely belonged to someone else for a significant amount of time!! I couldn’t feel much including hot and cold (so wise not to wax!). But the numbness didn’t extend down my arm. Even the best surgeon - I had a mastectomy, healed very quickly, almost no impact on my arm mobility - can’t avoid some impact on the nerves while locating lymph nodes.
Equally, suffering in silence is rarely a good idea when something seems wrong. Have you a breast care nurse you can consult? The likely response is to give your arm more time, but always good to alert a nurse or your surgeon to the situation. Best wishes.