Hi, I'm 2 years post single mastectomy, lymph node removal, I had immediate reconstruction then radiotherapy. I still get a lot of discomfort it feels like there is fine gravel in there, if that makes sense. I also get days where the are sharp pains too.
I've had post op reviews with surgeon and they see to say it's normal.
Hi, I had mastectomy and node clearance followed by radiotherapy 15 months ago and still feel discomfort and tightness. Didn’t have reconstruction I started a gym group this week in the hope that exercise will help. On the pull down bars, I had to stop as the pain was a worry to me. I’m going to continue but will have the resistance very low on that machine until I get stronger. it would seem that pain and discomfort is normal and lasts for a long time. I’ve not tried idocaine so cannot comment on that. I guess it’s something we have to live with unfortunately. Best wishes M x
