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Hi,
There is the option of discussing the possibility in detail with your physician or asking him to refer you to a specialist. You could also consider a second opinion from another physician if you feel unconvinced. You need to get someone to look at it as a post mastectomy pain. The surgeon who operated on you - is hn apointment with him feasible? Do try that out. Till then continue with the exercises, breast massage and OTC painkillers. Goodluck.
Thank you so much for your feedback. My physical therapists seem to acknowlege the possibility of post-mastectomy pain syndrome more readily than my PCP. I am seeing a doctor at Cleveland Clinic who gave me trigger point injections (8) which normally help my neck pain; these did nothing for this pain, which is why I feel this pain might be connected with the surgeries (plus an unplanned revision surgery in July). How do I get the docs on board to at least consider the breast issues? Vickie
Hi,
It seems that your are suffering from post mastectomy pain syndrome. This syndrome is common among the patients who have undergone radical mastectomy followed by radiotherapy in addition to the post mastectomy lymphoedema.
It is worth trying to sit with your surgeon and discuss all the issues. Until then you can take some pain killers.
Hi,
Well you could be having post mastectomy pain - it is a possibility that needs to be ruled out for sure. You should discuss this with your physician in detail. It could also be - post mastectomy phantom breast pain. You should try exercises and breast massage and see if that helps. In some cases medication would need to be prescribed if the pain still persists. You could schedule an appointment with your surgeon and discuss this with him. Goodluck.