Powered By
I found that doing the exercises that they provided for range of motion at least 2x per day helped me. Not doing them caused me to tighten up during the healing process.
Use a U-shaped pillow (a neck pillow or small folded towel will work too), under your arm to reduce the amount of pressure from your arm against the lymph node dissection site- it really helps. Tylenol and an ice pack on and off, were my go-to's!
Just keep an eye out for any signs of infection, it should be getting less painful as time passes. I hope you feel better soon! Gentle hugs!
It's completely understandable to be concerned about underarm pain two weeks after a sentinel node biopsy. Some discomfort in this area is common during recovery, but it's important to know what's normal and what might need attention.
Common side effects after this type of surgery can include:
- Soreness and numbness at Show Full Answer
Join
Your Privacy Choices
