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When will my upper arm feel normal after mastectomy with axillary clearance?
My op was 10 weeks ago. Physio tells me my arm is normal. Zozo measurement ok. I'm told nerve damage. My arm feel bigger and like something is tight around it. I have a small amount of cording
Hi Abbydog,
welcome to this forum , I’m sure others will jump on with some ideas.
I would contact your breast care nurse and have a chat, she may be able to recommend someone.
I have regular massages by a lymphatic masseuse which helps with my arm swelling and tightness, Daily stretches and exercises as well as dry brushing before showering, swimming is really good as well.
There are some physiotherapists that specialise in cording and Lymphoedema .
Your breast care nurse can guide you and can give you recommendations of specialists in your area.
Good luck. Xx
welcome to this forum , I’m sure others will jump on with some ideas.
I would contact your breast care nurse and have a chat, she may be able to recommend someone.
I have regular massages by a lymphatic masseuse which helps with my arm swelling and tightness, Daily stretches and exercises as well as dry brushing before showering, swimming is really good as well.
There are some physiotherapists that specialise in cording and Lymphoedema .
Your breast care nurse can guide you and can give you recommendations of specialists in your area.
Good luck. Xx