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Hello. My name is Jenny and I live on the NSW/Vic Border. I have gone to post in here a couple of times but backed out. Denial maybe? On Wednesday I was officially given the diagnosis of BC. I hav...
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@TabooGal
So glad you are feeling a bit better now - tho that ache/pain under the arm can take a while to go away - and my underarm is still numb now, over 4 months later!
That is wonderful that your kids have been such a great support for you.
Keep the pain meds up for a couple more days at least, even more - take them religiously every 4-6hrs ..... don't wait to let the pain 'kick in' or it takes much longer to control again! It is better to keep the meds 'level' rather than having 'highs & lows'. Maybe take the endone just at night for a while - as it will give you a deeper pain control & also help you sleep. It shouldn't clog you up if just taking the one a day.
The anaesthetic will take a few days to get out of your system - so snooze as much as you want - it is good for you too.
I had the odd really sharp pain in behind my armpit - a real stabbing pain - short & sharp - which is also quite normal. It didn't happen often, but took my breath away when it happened!
Don't forget the small pillow to support your arm - particularly once you are able to sleep on your side again .... it keeps your arm level with your body - and is much more comfy & less painful.
All the best - thinking of you xxx
@annsan
WOW! I can see a lot of people contacting you now re beating the form filling system!! LOL I still haven't lodged my IPTASS forms from Jan-Few yet! I must do it soon!
So glad you are feeling a bit better now - tho that ache/pain under the arm can take a while to go away - and my underarm is still numb now, over 4 months later!
That is wonderful that your kids have been such a great support for you.
Keep the pain meds up for a couple more days at least, even more - take them religiously every 4-6hrs ..... don't wait to let the pain 'kick in' or it takes much longer to control again! It is better to keep the meds 'level' rather than having 'highs & lows'. Maybe take the endone just at night for a while - as it will give you a deeper pain control & also help you sleep. It shouldn't clog you up if just taking the one a day.
The anaesthetic will take a few days to get out of your system - so snooze as much as you want - it is good for you too.
I had the odd really sharp pain in behind my armpit - a real stabbing pain - short & sharp - which is also quite normal. It didn't happen often, but took my breath away when it happened!
Don't forget the small pillow to support your arm - particularly once you are able to sleep on your side again .... it keeps your arm level with your body - and is much more comfy & less painful.
All the best - thinking of you xxx
@annsan
WOW! I can see a lot of people contacting you now re beating the form filling system!! LOL I still haven't lodged my IPTASS forms from Jan-Few yet! I must do it soon!