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Neuropathy from mastectomy

First post and replies | Last post by Ironmom5, 8 hours ago

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Anyone found something that works for neuropathy from the nerve damage from the mastectomy? I’ve tried so many things….nothing works. Clothes under that arm are so uncomfortable.

By Lear0411 13 hours ago
Hi! I had 36 hours of iridium implants in the right breast after a lumpectomy, followed with 28 external rad treatments...back in 1992 when probably a lot more rads spread than with the direct beams now. LOL I am now 71 and for several years been dealing with a rib pain that started at the sternum. NONE of my medical drs wanted to venture on what it was and nicely indicated it might be "in my head" PAIN. WHAT!!!! So I called a chiropractor that is a good friend of my son. I kind of knew him from some family events he had attended. His n...

By Buttercup 11 hours ago
I had 10 lymph nodes taken out of my right armpit area after a double mastectomy, and I can completely relate. I decided not to do reconstruction, so I wear a cami under my clothes. It often feels uncomfortable and tight against my skin, especially after 28 radiation treatments. I talked to a friend of mine who is a PT, and she recommended light massage in that area. She also advised wearing a loose-fitting tank top rather than a tight bra or cami. She also said if you are feeling slight pain or tingling, that may be a good sign of the nerves r...

By Ironmom5 8 hours ago
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Revamped My Lifestyle

First post and replies | Last post by cleo, 2 months ago

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Healing Radiation Burns

First post and replies | Last post by Ironmom5, 3 months ago

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I had 28 radiation treatments at Menorah, and by the end, my skin was dark red, painful and peeling. The technicians told me about a product that could help heal radiation burns—Aquaphor Body Spray. It was a game changer. Before, I was using Radiation Relief cream, which I bought on Amazon, but the spray was much easier and quicker to apply. It feels like spray-on sunscreen. You can buy it on Amazon or at CVS. After about a week of using it, my skin is still red but is healing quickly.

By Ironmom5 3 months ago

Lymphedema sleeve

First post and replies | Last post by SharonT, 3 months ago

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Tired, just tired.

First post and replies | Last post by Gwoodhood, 4 months ago

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Here's the deal - you've gone through a lot and yet you still have to function. I had a double mastectomy, not kemo/radiation, just Tamoxifen and I'm so tired at 2pm I could crash every day! But oh yeah, there's work and kids, and life. I went to my doctor recently and explained how hard the fatigue is on me! She suggested having my bloodwork done and assumed that I may have Vitamin D deficiency among other things. She was totally right! Take 5,000mg of Vitamin D every day- does a world of difference!

By Gwoodhood 4 months ago

Scar Treatment that's like GOLD!

First post and replies | Last post by Gwoodhood, 4 months ago

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BioCorneum Scar Gel Treatment - get it on Amazon. Not cheap but definitely works!

By Gwoodhood 4 months ago

Post-op pain/tightness due to radiation

First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 4 months ago

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First post and replies | Last post by naan05, 4 months ago

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I had to do four rounds of TC chemo. I was lucky to be able to cold cap. Advent Health offered cold capping by DigniCap. By cold capping I was able to save half my hair. I would highly recommend cold capping if possible. DigniCap had great customer service and always answered all my questions.

By naan05 4 months ago

First post and replies | Last post by MindyLou, 4 months ago

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I had nail problems from my chemo (the taxane group is one culprit). My nails became loose. After chemo, I lost both of my big toenails, which did grow back. All of my toenails have become thickened and changed shape. I visited a Podiatrist, Brooks Young (he is great, BTW) who told me he has researched these issues in the literature since his mom also has issues from her breast cancer. He explained the importance of using Vicks Vaporub on them nightly, rubbed into the nails nd nail beds.

By MindyLou 4 months ago

Physical therapy helped!

First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 5 months ago

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I had some pretty thick scar tissue in my armpit from lymph node removal that caused restriction when I raised my arm, but physical therapy totally helped. The therapist worked on it with tools and a suction cup over the course of several sessions that were not pleasant, but I wouldn't describe them as painful either. Regardless, it was totally worth it as I can't feel or even see the scar anymore.

By janedoe7 5 months ago

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