Any suggestions for arm sensations?

Hello hippyviv

I was enticed by your comment 'I have got some brilliant advice from here'!! :)

I am 4 weeks post op and the burning sensation under my arm is beginning to ease. I have not used the purple cushion at all for the last few days. I do have some cording which seems to be getting worse. I have been doing my stretches. have been referred to a physio, but can't attend for 2 more weeks. I also begin radiation in 2 weeks.

So, any advice and tips?

Thanks

Jenny (Gadgetmumma)

Thanks Viv

Must admit that strictly doing the exercises and some massage has really helped and I was even starting to get 'cocky' until yesterday when I had the infusaport inserted - has limited the supporting movement of the 'good arm' and stsalled going onto the next level of exercises. Still I need to be satisfied that the razor blade feelings have certainly decreased and hopefully the infusaport arm will settle down soon.

I'm going into work for the morning tomorrow so I feel a little normal before I s?tart chemo Monday ?w?h?i?c?h? will be a new challenge to keep me busy?.

Thanks for your words and I'll try to keep you posted. xx

Hi Dette

I had the most terrble arm problems after my mastectomy and 12 nodes removed nearly a year ago. Initailly no-one could even touch the arm it was so sore and sensitive but now it's fine have the odd strange sensation but nothing like I started with . I did my exercises religiously, moisturised my arm a lot and also massaged it 2 - 3 times a day. Just before I went back to work I found a great remedial massage lady who does lymphatic drainage of my arm and chest for me now monthly and have found that really helpful. I took up dragon boat paddling about a month ago and that has made a big difference to my arm movement so time does play a big factor in full recovery.

Have patience and good luck!

Sarah

Hi Dette

I had the most terrble arm problems after my mastectomy and 12 nodes removed nearly a year ago. Initailly no-one could even touch the arm it was so sore and sensitive but now it's fine have the odd strange sensation but nothing like I started with . I did my exercises religiously, moisturised my arm a lot and also massaged it 2 - 3 times a day. Just before I went back to work I found a great remedial massage lady who does lymphatic drainage of my arm and chest for me now monthly and have found that really helpful. I took up dragon boat paddling about a month ago and that has made a big difference to my arm movement so time does play a big factor in full recovery.

Have patience and good luck!

Sarah

Hi and thanks Annie

I will certainly give it a go and I suspect may well work for me. I am allergic to dressings and used ice packs when struggling with skin reactions during which time I didn't have as much concern with this sensation.

I see you are done with chemo - worth celebrating I reckon!! Still a journey I have to venture into.

All the best

Dette x

Hi Dette i struggled with the same sensation.i used to wrap some ice in glad wrap then in a facewasher and put it under my arm,eased the terrible sensations.6 mnths on from surgery i still have numbness in that area but its not as noticable.anniex

Hi Dette i struggled with the same sensation.i used to wrap some ice in glad wrap then in a facewasher and put it under my arm,eased the terrible sensations.6 mnths on from surgery i still have numbness in that area but its not as noticable.anniex

Many thanks for the suggestions - I'm on the lookout for a remedial masseuse, have the Optiderm and massaging whenever hits hard. The biggest challenge for me Tanya is the time one - I'm not known for my patience, I always want to do or have it to happen yesterday!

Thanks again, Dette