Itching after lymph node removal

Hi

I had the symptoms you've mentioned but definitely not the itching and had all expected side effects (not lymphodema yet though thankfully).  Have you mentioned this to your BCN? I certainly would.

Sam

After lumpectomy and lymph node removal I had unbearable itching on the inside of my upper arm thought it was chafing from my chest drain.

It transpired to be the nerves trying to realign themselves after being cut. I used aquaeous cream and a gel ice pack to numb it but there wasn't much else could be done. It went away eventually. 

Laney53thank you for your reply.  yes the itching is unbearable so I avoid the slightest itch as it turns into a nightmare. The BCN has never heard of itching, apparently. But I never had it before the surgery. Started to think was just me imagining it. Feel better thinking I’m not alone and hope it goes off soon x

Hi Miss Independent 
Don’t know if you still go on here?  I am wondering if you sorted out the itching?

I have recently started to get very itchy on the top of my wrists and back of my hand.  If I accidentally do scratch it, it becomes terrible! It is driving me mad at times!

Hi it did stop eventually I had to really avoid starting though . I used lots of moisturiser to cool it down even though it wasn't dry.. nurses didn't acknowledge this as a side effect. Takes a couple of months for me. X