On 11/3/2008 hocema171 wrote:
I had a bilaterial masectomy in July., I am still having this burning, stinging pain in my chest. It is very uncomfortable. My doctor said it is form the nerves being cut and that it will go away in a few months. It has been almost 4 months since my surgery and it feels no better. I have tryed darvact and vicidon, motrin but they only take the pain away for about an hour and then it is back. Has anyone had experience with this? What are you taking for pain? any tips would be greatly appreciated. I have young sons and I cannot seem to function without all the pain.
I had a bi-lateral masectomy a year and a half ago. Last summer my implants were put in and proceeded to fall out..I had to under go another 2 surgeries. Three months later I began getting horrible stabbing pains under one arm. My doctor said there was nothing he could do. I went to a pain doctor who put me on Elavil and it has practically taken all the pain away. I take 50mg. every night. Hope this helps.