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Questions about masectomy?
Masectomy is not something being decided on any time in the near future.... my GF has GM and was just diagnosed with it. She has significant joint pain and fatigue as well as burning sensations in her breast ....
We aren't any where near making a choice for masectomy... but we were wondering.... does masectomy alleviate other symptoms of GM.... like fatigue and joint pain?
We aren't any where near making a choice for masectomy... but we were wondering.... does masectomy alleviate other symptoms of GM.... like fatigue and joint pain?
I would love to correspond one to one with you, I am at the point where I see mastectomy as the only direction that I can go in and I have sooooo many questions about the whole process and aftermath. I would appreciate it if you have the time.
Like Leane said, thank you for being amazingly supportive of your GF!!!
Unlike Leane, I haven't had a mastectomy but am in the process of obtaining one (as she knows quite well!) so I wouldn't know first hand of the aftermath. BUT, I do believe that once having my mastectomy, most (if not ALL) of my other health issues will go away.
I was a healthy, fit, 20something year old when my GM started 2 years ago. Aside from the GM, I now have chronic stomach issues (unable to process certain foods, constant cramping, etc), fatigue, anxiety, and overall just a confused body - all of which I blame on ALL the medication I've had, and been on constantly for 2+ years. I've also started having nerve and joint issues (pinching nerves really easily and swelling of joints) also the blame being put on the medicine.
Now I know that not all the ladies in here attribute the joint pain etc to the medication - some of them aren't taking any - but that's what I've concluded (along with my primary dr.)
I believe at a certain point of trying techniques, there comes a point where you just have to go after the cause of the problem; in this case, my breast, and remove it.
Unlike Leane, I haven't had a mastectomy but am in the process of obtaining one (as she knows quite well!) so I wouldn't know first hand of the aftermath. BUT, I do believe that once having my mastectomy, most (if not ALL) of my other health issues will go away.
I was a healthy, fit, 20something year old when my GM started 2 years ago. Aside from the GM, I now have chronic stomach issues (unable to process certain foods, constant cramping, etc), fatigue, anxiety, and overall just a confused body - all of which I blame on ALL the medication I've had, and been on constantly for 2+ years. I've also started having nerve and joint issues (pinching nerves really easily and swelling of joints) also the blame being put on the medicine.
Now I know that not all the ladies in here attribute the joint pain etc to the medication - some of them aren't taking any - but that's what I've concluded (along with my primary dr.)
I believe at a certain point of trying techniques, there comes a point where you just have to go after the cause of the problem; in this case, my breast, and remove it.
Hello, and I'm so sorry your GF is going through this. The good news is that you're here, and the support, information and experiences of others is invaluable.
I'm 6 months post-op, having had a complete bilateral mastectomy. Bearing in mind that I was so sick as to be non-functional for several months before the mastectomy, here is what I can tell you:
It took a while to recover, both from the surgery and the debilitation. I can say that I am still working on gaining strength and stamina, but that I'm no longer sick. I don't have the high, constant fever anymore, and, thankfully, no more breast pain from GM. I do have joint pain, but I have severe arthritis dating back way before the GM.
As for the fatigue, I would say it's tremendously improved. I can push through it and keep going now, whereas I couldn't before. I also don't blame the GM for all of this because I do have other health issues.
Overall, my health has improved greatly since the surgery. But it is necessary to bear in mind that I suffered with GM for more than 3 years and was in very bad shape going in to the surgery. Each of us is different, and some have improved with other treatments.
Thank you for being supportive of your GF--that means so much!
HTH,
Leane
I'm 6 months post-op, having had a complete bilateral mastectomy. Bearing in mind that I was so sick as to be non-functional for several months before the mastectomy, here is what I can tell you:
It took a while to recover, both from the surgery and the debilitation. I can say that I am still working on gaining strength and stamina, but that I'm no longer sick. I don't have the high, constant fever anymore, and, thankfully, no more breast pain from GM. I do have joint pain, but I have severe arthritis dating back way before the GM.
As for the fatigue, I would say it's tremendously improved. I can push through it and keep going now, whereas I couldn't before. I also don't blame the GM for all of this because I do have other health issues.
Overall, my health has improved greatly since the surgery. But it is necessary to bear in mind that I suffered with GM for more than 3 years and was in very bad shape going in to the surgery. Each of us is different, and some have improved with other treatments.
Thank you for being supportive of your GF--that means so much!
HTH,
Leane
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