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Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)
A year later
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A year later
by Tanya N., Apr 08, 2002 12:00AM
Hi, I had a mastectomy 1 year ago. Even though I have healed well I still have some sharp pains that last only a second and there is one spot that is still sore around the scar. I had developed keloids. Am I still healing? The post op swelling just went all the way down only 2 months ago. I have a metabolic disorder,glutaric acidermia 2. My muscles are affected. Every time the surgery area would try to heal I wouldn't feel well and it would get inflamed all over again.
Also I sometimes mistakenly sleep on the side of the surgery and this also causes pain. Is this because of the nodes being taken out because I get armpit soreness.
Am I still not suppose to get blood pressure and blood work on that side?
Also I sometimes mistakenly sleep on the side of the surgery and this also causes pain. Is this because of the nodes being taken out because I get armpit soreness.
Am I still not suppose to get blood pressure and blood work on that side?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Apr 08, 2002 12:00AM
Dear Tanya N: It is difficult to say exactly why you may be having the discomfort. It could be scar tissue or, in some cases, just anatomical changes. It would be a good idea to inform your doctor the next time you see him/her. After examination, he/she may be able to shed more light on your discomfort. No, you should not have blood pressure or blood work in that arm - that is forever, unless there is a reason to change that.
Member Comments (2)
by Tanya N., Apr 08, 2002 12:00AM
Thank you!
