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Nerve damage/ache/pain?
After 4 years since lumpectomy I have had aches on my ribs and on side of breast. Doctor said it is nerve pain. My GP says that after 4 years it couldn't possibly be nerve pain. Conflicting advice from health professionals. Anyone else been diagnosed with nerve pain/damage but not until years later?
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- As long at it has been thoroughly checked then accept it is nerve pain. However if things alter, pain worsens etc then go back for review.
- Yes I too get rib pain. It has been 5 years since my lumpectomy & radiotherapy treatment. The joys!
- I too get rib pain and have read is a longer term side effect of radiotherapy but mine is complicated by a pre existing osteoporotic fracture as I had osteoporosis diagnosed some years before bc.
- Hi @"Kez.Za" I had lumpectomy about a year ago followed by radiation. Occasionally, like today. I get a dull ache in my ribs - enough to bring out the heat pack or cream, to alleviate it. I have actually wondered if it is more from the radiation as well as recovering nerves.. Both long and short term side affects are after both treatments so I sit in your space of "wondering". I will ask my surgeon when I see them in a couple of weeks. Hard to know what is what sometimes.. the joys of putting the jigsaw puzzle together without the overall picture to guide.. Take Care.
