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Has anyone had pain in their hands after a double mastectomy?

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Maryland Line, MD
September 6, 2024
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A MyBCTeam Member

I did not have a mastectomy partial I had.. but since my right hand has aching shooting pain numb tingling in right hand it wakes me up every night it's constant. I was going to go to rothman ... it might be the shots or the letrozole or drum surgery idk.

September 8, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Not overall pain, but the treatments did give me trigger finger pains. That cleared up after treament- for the most part- still happens occasionally! Hugs!

September 8, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

I have been on Anastrozole for 8 months and now my hands hurt. My right hand has developed trigger finger and my carpal tunnel is much worse in both hands.

September 8, 2024
MyBCTeam

Yes, some people have experienced pain in their hands after a double mastectomy. It's important to monitor both hands and arms for signs of lymphedema and exercise both shoulders to prevent stiffness. If you experience swelling or redness in the arm or hand on the side you had the mastectomy, you should call your doctor Show Full Answer

Yes, some people have experienced pain in their hands after a double mastectomy. It's important to monitor both hands and arms for signs of lymphedema and exercise both shoulders to prevent stiffness. If you experience swelling or redness in the arm or hand on the side you had the mastectomy, you should call your doctor immediately.

For more details, you can refer to the following points from my knowledge base:
- Monitor for signs of lymphedema.
- Exercise both shoulders to prevent stiffness.
- Call your doctor if you notice swelling or redness in the arm or hand.

For further information, you can visit the source: [Bilateral Mastectomy for Breast Cancer | MyBCTeam](https://www.mybcteam.com/treatments/bilateral-m...).

September 6, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

I'm having trigger finger also it started right after surgery 💕

September 8, 2024

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