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melbgirl74
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5 months ago

My armpits feel like they are coated with ADHESIVE!

Hello, I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal two weeks ago . The last few days the most annoying side effect, my armpits feel quite sticky. I have regularly cleaned, tried using and not using deo...
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arpie
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5 months ago

It can take a while melbgirl74​ for your armpit to 'feel normal' again.

I didn't notice the 'sticky' bit - but the nerves have been totally disrupted, specially with the node removal (which is often higher up in the armpit area) & it can take some months for them to 'settle down', post op!   
I also found that my body odour increased on the 'surgery side' compared to the other side too.  

Take care & all the best