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First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 7 months ago

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Has anyone experienced cramping in their ribs? It's on the side that had the tumor. I had a dmx radiation, chemo and immunotherapy, they removed 19 lymph nodes under my arm. Just wondering if this is common if it's free lymphedema or what

By Screaminm... 7 months ago
Oh gosh, you had it all, didn't you! I'm sorry to hear about all you've been through! I had pain underneath my ribs on the surgery side too, though I don't know if it's the same thing because I'm not sure I would describe mine as cramping. I had previously developed painful cording in my arm going from my armpit all the way down to my wrist (the result of lymph node removal) and had had a lot of physical therapy to resolve it, so when the pain started underneath my ribs I felt around and discovered what felt like more cording there. Because it ...

By janedoe7 7 months ago
@janedoe7 thanks no roping it's like the tissue between my ribs, the first time it happened was when I was going through chemo Now it happens with certain activities I do hair and I must get into a certain position and it spasms usually goes away with deep breathing and stretching but sometimes it takes a while

By Screaminm... 7 months ago
Oh my Gals! I've had rib pain, but I think is different than yours. in 1992 With 1st surgery round I had 39 lymph nodes removed and 36 hours of iridum implants, then followed with 28 external rad treatments. Then in 1998 with another brca dx, had bilateral mastectomy with a TRAM Flap. About 10 years ago I started experiences rib pain on right side where those treatments were done. No one seems interested in it. Didn't even want to do an xray to really check it. Mine started right next to sternum. Over the years it has extended along tha...

By Buttercup 7 months ago
I should have mentioned the chiropractor I use does other things in conjunction with chiropractic movements. He developed a great strengthen program for me to do at home as I do live a little out of the city. He understands lots and loves to work with you to develop what all will help you the most. And...doesn't charge an arm and a leg to do it.

By Buttercup 7 months ago
@buttercup wow that's a lot of lymph nodes. Yes triple negative June 2022, stage 3. Diep flap reconstruction November 2023. Makes sense the weather's been extreme and my chiropractor quit sooo

By Screaminm... 7 months ago
Dr Jim Heatherman... 913-787-1844 He's a good guy we met thru our son, Matt, who rates Jim as a brother... and they are very close friends. Jim/wife have a young son with a medical problem. So they understand navigating the medical system and the trend of drs just wanting to prescribe rx instead of getting to resolve or improve a problem. Dr Jim takes the time to listen and ask questions to get a better picture of what to try, use, and/or do. He tailors treatment/recommendations to what YOU need and not the $. And yes, I do think the wea...

By Buttercup 7 months ago
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By Screaminm... 7 months ago
Thank you that is so true! I have also had good luck with healing. Except for a seroma after reconstruction. I can't take ibuprofen at all anymore and I worry about how much Tylenol I've had to take. Then of course thyroid and menopause symptoms after treatment. I like to be active and not hobble around but it is rough!

By Screaminm... 7 months ago
I had a seroma too! Crazy pain! I had it drained but it filled back up within 24-48 hours. I got another 60cc's taken out of it and the rest absorbed over time. I was worried about developing lymphedema because cording and seromas both raise your risk, but so far so good!

By janedoe7 7 months ago
@janedoe7 That's great that you didn't get lymphedema, mine isn't bad but it's annoying and I always worry it will get worse. I do have a pump and I use it. My seroma was in my abdominal incision I had to go back under and have it drained but then it was gone. Just set me back with my recovery. My scar was just a little worse in that section

By Screaminm... 7 months ago
@screaminmimi, What is this pump you speak of?

By janedoe7 7 months ago
@janedoe7 it's a tactile lymphedema pump it's a suit with all these tubes that hooks to a pump device and it kind of massages/ squeezes you

By Screaminm... 7 months ago
Just googled that! Thanks for the info. Glad you’re on here.

By janedoe7 7 months ago
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Hi all, I had my annual ultrasound this morning. After 11 years, you'd think I'd feel more comfortable with the process. The people are always friendly and encouraging, but the 5 - 10 minutes waiting for the tech to return after the initial reading seems to take forever. Thankfully, the reading went well, and I can breathe easily for another year. 😊 What helped me get through the waiting period? Nice music on my phone, some deep breathing, and positive thoughts. Let me know if I can support you through this process!

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