Hello melbgirl74,
Appreciate your sharing this - thank you. I underwent a lumpectomy and SLNB two weeks ago. I became aware of irritation in the armpit which evolved into a constant burning sensation; skin sensitivity in armpit and stabbing pains in the upper arm. I also have the sensation that the skin is sticking together in the armpit. I try to keep my underarm open and arm away from my body which I can do when I am sleeping or sitting (computer, TV etc). When I am at home, I walk around with my hand on my hip. If my arm is by my side I place a warm facewasher or folded tissues in the armpit so that the skin on both sides of my armpit are not making contact with each other. I wish I had a more sophisticated solution to offer but it is a work in progress. I plan to try a large adhesive dressing (Comfeel?) and see if it keeps the armpit skin away from irritations. I wish I had a better solution to offer. I hope that our symptoms resolve quickly and completely. With best wishes to you.
Hello,
Know how you feel after a Lumpectomy and Lymph Node removal on left side nearly 3 weeks ago. Constantly lifting my arm so its not sticking and applying moiststuriser two to three times a day now that i can actually touch the area there to see if it helps. Stabbing pains in the armpit come at odd times and occasionly inthe breast. I am applying moisturiser over all the breast to prepare for radiation treatment also. I guess this is one of the side effects.
Hello RangesWhites,
Appreciate your reply and hope that you have had some improvement. Thank you for letting me know re: use of moisturiser. I have added this to my toolkit. It did not occur to me that using this to prepare for radiation could be helpful so super grateful to you for sharing this. I will definately try this. I have developed cording so now concentrating on physio around this. Happy healing to you.
