Armpit sensation

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I had bilateral lumpectomies with SLE x2 1 week ago and recovering fairly well, how ever the sensation in my left armpit is quite different to the right. I have stinging, burning pain with loss of sensation in the arm pit and down the inside of my arm. Coming from a medical back ground I was fully expecting altered sensation and neurological symptoms but it is quite intense and it feels like I am being gripped tightly under the arm. I have good range of movement and no apparent muscle weakness and my wounds look good. Just wondering if this is normal and if others had experienced this ? Any useful hints to try and ease it ? I have tried to contact the breast care nurses but this is easier said than done. Thanks

Hopeful Barb over 1 year ago

Hope you get feeling better soon from that sensation. Sounds like a nerve related issue. I would call BCN and ask about it.
Barbara

Barbara

Kitty1 over 1 year ago

Hi, it's a horrible feeling, I had the same but was told it was mainly from the lymph node removal work but I guess if the lumpectomy damaged/bruised a nerve it could be similar. It took a long while to recover unfortunately

Would be good to get a medical option though. Hope you get through to BCN eventually

Best wishes x

Djct over 1 year ago

i had a lot of nerve annoyances with my sentinel, some people use a pillow to put pressure on the arm, i bought a light compression arm band which just helped stop the constant annoyance, i would wear for a couple of hours a day. dont buy one that is too tight, but maybe ask nurses if they can get you one

AuntFlo over 1 year ago

Hi, I had pain and a tight feeling. Was told it was from the lymph node removal. I massage the area a bit with oil a couple of times a day. My surgery was 2 weeks ago and it seems to be a lot better.

Would keep trying to get hold.of nurse/medical though just in case it's not the same thing.

Hope it gets sorted soon.

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