Nerve damage?

Hi there

i had this too and to some extent I still do have it but to a lesser extent as over time it's improved. I was told it was nerve damage due to the op and lymph node removal. 
I was given physio and it's really helped. It does take time but walking and exercise really helped. 

my op was May'25

good luck with your recovery

julie

Hi Julie that’s really helpful thank you, wishing you all the best for your continued recovery.

i have had so much good advice on this forum!  

Nicky 

Hi NickyCros

Perhaps worth mentioning to your CNS. 

Still early days after your surgery. It maybe something that can happen but will improve with time. 

Jane

Hello Nicky

I had numbness around my genitals, feet and fingers and although my fingers are getting better I still have numbness. I think mine was damage following chemo and radiotherapy. Its a stange feeling when sitting down.

I am thinking of having acupuncture..

Best wishes

Hi Nicky, I’m 6 weeks post op and have exactly the same thing. My bikini line and inside of my thighs tingle when I touch them. it feels like it is numb. 

Hi Nicky

Do you find it uncomfortable sitting down?

I feel squashed into my knickers around the crotch so i bought extra large cotton knickers which helps a bit. Its not painful but i cant sit down for long.

I also have itching where my hair has regrown.

I have also ordered a new soft chair. I tried a donut cushion but that was no good and increased the pressure.

The most comfort i get is lying down 

It would be interesting if anyone else has the same experience 

Hi Nicky, I had my hysterectomy 11 weeks ago and i had numbness at the top of my leg (left). The numbness is slowly disapearing but the area is sore, it feels like an ice burn. When I asked the nurse she told me that it was possibly nerve damage. Hope this helps. X

Hi,

I also experienced this. I am now 2 years post surgery and the numbness is still there. It's never really improved.

It's nerve damage from where they take the sentinel nodes out.

To be honest in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really bother me or effect me, I only really remember about it, if I happen to knock that part of my thigh or something brushes on it and then I get a weird sensation, but other than that it's nothing too bothersome!