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hi, I had a total mastectomy on Sept 27th/07 and they took 3 nodes out. SInce then I have had some discomfort in the inside of mt left arm and on the palm of my left hand. IS this related to the surgery> anyone know??
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Hi shaqua,I am having the same problem, I had a lumpectomy & then 3 node removed. My under arm is really sore & numb.My doc gave me some exercises to do& he said mine is from sugery.
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Thanks sparky. I expected the underarm stiffness nad pain but this is my forearm and the palm of my hand. Weirth thing about the underarm stuiffness, sometimes i am lotally loose, and others i am tight as a drum!!
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Hi, had my lumpectomy & 5 nodes removed 8/02, I never got rid of the numbness under my arm & across my back & sometimes I aching pain at the surgery sites..It's a real pain trying to shave my armpit. But I also have MS so I never really know what it's from
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This could be the start of lymphedema.Thats how mine started.Watch for heaviness,swelling,tingling,pain.Tell your doctor.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
