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How long did you take to start feeling comfortable about your mastectomy site?
I had my mastectomy on 21 December and it's been 3 months. My mastectomy site still feels numb, prickly at times like there are electrical impulses, and tightness. I especially feel it when I wear tig...
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Okay. May I suggest a chat with your Dr about something for nerve pain. If it hursts to even tough it, it may well be that. Lyrica settled mine down so that I was able to stroke the area as it desensitized and went off the medication in a month...reducing the dose. hlad to ad it did nake me a bit sleepy but it was worth it. I remain numb in areas but no longer sore. I couldn't stand clothing brushing my skin it hurt so much. Hope things improve and still seek out the physio. Kath x