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the_Foxs_lady
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11 years ago

Nerve pain

The nerve pain I have means that I do physio twice a week.

There is a "something" on my chest near where I had my original cancer.  It seems to be attached to my ribs. 

I have had a CT scan on my chest.

Then followed that with an ultra sound.

I have about 1 cm left of my pectoral major.

My pectoral minor seems to be in tact.

So no cancer BUT I have nerve damage.

I have been introduced to a miracle drug "lyrica".... which has resulted in me putting on 3 kgs in 2 weeks. 

So back to watching (even more) what I put into my mouth BUT the pain is a lot less.

Because the pectoral major is such a big muscle and it is missing, my ribs are "floating" and part of the nerve damage is caused by the ribs "pointing" and brushing up against nerve endings.

Now I have to "corset" my ribs in to place. 

The "joy" of this journey never ceases

side-effects

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  • SusanF's avatar
    SusanF
    Member
    11 years ago
    Thanks for sharing foxes. I have been suffering in the same way and have been corresponding with a group of ladies in the USA via Facebook group search "post breast therapy pain syndrome" they are extremely helpful. I am heading to my doc soon to request investigations into same your right it's the gift that keeps on giving. Feel better x