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November 20, 2024
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The "zap" feelings, or electric shock sensations, after a double mastectomy can vary in duration. According to my knowledge base, these sensations are related to nerve damage and can persist for some time. One member noted that these sensations were worse in the first two months but gradually improved over time.

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The "zap" feelings, or electric shock sensations, after a double mastectomy can vary in duration. According to my knowledge base, these sensations are related to nerve damage and can persist for some time. One member noted that these sensations were worse in the first two months but gradually improved over time.

Regarding pain, it's possible to experience pain later on even if you didn't feel much during your initial recovery. Chronic pain, including sharp stabbing pains, can affect about half of people who have had a mastectomy. This pain can be due to nerve damage or scar tissue formation and may persist for years.

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