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Adairville, KY

Has anyone experienced severe arm pain months after implants? I had to have my implants replaced in August and now for about a month I am having severe pain in my left humerus. I can't move it a certain way or it will kill me and then sometimes it just aches without moving it. I was going to give it a few more weeks to see if it got better but last night I went to reachbf9r something and the pain was unbearable.

December 29, 2016
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A MyBCTeam Member

You need physical therapy.. but I wouldn't guess.. ask surgeon. go see him.

January 2, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Lymphedema can always develop months to years after breast cancer surgery, radiation or chemo. I would contact your dr and ask for a referral to a physical therapist that specializes in lymphedema after breast cancer. It has helped me huge! And I developed lymphedema 2 years after breast cancer surgery. Hugs and prayers.

February 11, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

frozen shoulder ? talk to your MD

January 1, 2017
A MyBCTeam Member

Frozen shoulder usually presents as a pain in the biceps when moved at a certain angle. You could probably benefit from PT, regardless.
I waited for months to talk to my PCP. By the time I started PT I could not put away my dishes or comb my hair.
The good news is that I was referred to a PT specializing in BC patients. I cannot say enough good about her.
Today I have as full a range of motion as I can have with most of my pectoral missing. The cancer had deep tendrils so they had to dig deep, even into the chest wall.
I hope you get prompt results
Best wishes!

March 31, 2023
A MyBCTeam Member

I remember when my under armpits was hurting me. I use to sleep with a pillow under my arm which help me a lot. and when I am just sitting around I be hugging the pillow

March 10, 2023

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