Keiley
10 years agoMember
Sore armpits
Ladies, I wonder if someone has some experience to share about a trouble I'm having as a I recover from my mastectomy with sentinel node biopsy? My armpits feel as if they are dreadfully chafed, like...
I too used lyrica as the side of my reconstructed breast was painful too...I constantly walked around with a pillow. I only needed the lyrica for a few weeks and then slowly cut back. The other thing I did which my physio recommended was to gently stroke the area. It hurts initially then lessens. You may realise some bits are numb there still when doing this. I had swelling due to reconstruction so it rubbed and still does and I use Dove sensitive deodorant as I developed issues with my normal brand after starting chemo. I only had sentinal node biopsies...so was shocked it was so painful. Hope it improves soon. Kath x