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Old 09-16-2007, 07:11 PM   #1
Joanne S
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Unhappy Oooh--the pain---help!

Hi all, I have not had any relief from the Lido pain patch nor the Neurotin. I have continued on my Motrin otherwise I would not be able to endure. I have been doing the breast messages and stretches as my new doctor advised last week. Unfortunately, my breast pain and muscle tightness/hardness has actually increased and seems my implant (tissue expander and/or capsular contracture) has invaded or moved further into my armpit. In addition, my range of motion in my arm has decreased. And if that tissue expander expands any further up my chest, it'll be on my shoulder. I am uncorfortable all of the time, and the pain now wakes me from sleep. Unfortunately, I have not been able to start physical therapy but I'm on the top of their list for the first opening---most likely within 2 weeks. I've had my tissue expanders in since February and I know that radiations have impacted everything in that area. Anyone ever experience anything similar? Any suggestions for pain for Fake boobs of steel---Many thanks to my BC Sisters for your support. XXXXX

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Sep06-Jan07...Mediport. Chemo: AC x 4, T x 4
Dec06-Nov07...Herceptin
Feb12,2007...Surg MRM Left & SM Right, reconstruct w/expanders
Mar07-Jun07...Saline Exp
Jun07...Start Tamoxifen
Jun07-Aug07...Rad x 25
Jun07-Oct07...Persistent fevers-unknown origin
Jun07-Nov07...PT for Severe PMPS & Capsular Contracture
Nov07...Surg Capsulectomy, Gel Implants, PMPS pain gone instantly.
Feb08...NED 1st CANCERVERSARY!!!!!
Feb08...2 months post surgery Caps Cont again :(
Mar08...Stop Tamoxifen. Start Arimidex.
Apr08...Sudden high fever, Hosp ICU 10 days, staph infect, emerg surg, implants removed. Outpt IVantibiotics Daily x 6 weeks
Feb11...NED 5th CANCERVERSARY!!!!!
Feb12...NED 6th CANCERVERSARY!!!!!
Aug12...Spotting. Surg=D&C
Sep12...STAGE IV = RARE BC METS TO UTERUS ILC ER+/PR+/HER2-Negative) (Different BC than originally diagnosed = IDC ER+/PR+/HER2+).
Sep12...Stop Arimidex. Start Afinitor & Aromasin.
Jan13...MRI = no progression no reduction
Apr13...Progression. Stop Afinitor & Aromasin.
Apr13...Start Chemo: Taxol & Carboplatin.
Nov13...Scans & Pelvic 95+% Reduction. Nueropathy>Stop chemo start Fareston.
Jan14...PET scan = no progression stable.
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Old 09-16-2007, 09:43 PM   #2
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Joanne,

I did not have reconstruction, so I really do not know much about this. However, I was told that I could not have reconstruction until one year after radiation. Your pain sounds so uncomfortable. How horrible to wake up a night with it. I hope you and your doctor come up with a solution.


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Old 09-17-2007, 09:41 AM   #3
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Sorry Joannne, I will be no help either. When my surgeon asked me about reconstruction, I asked her if it involved any stitches, blood, or drains. When she said yes, I said nope. Just want to wish you luck with this and hopefully some of the other women will have some advice for you. In the meantime, thank goodness for pain meds. Hope you get this resolved.
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Old 09-17-2007, 12:15 PM   #4
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Joanne
Probably not what you want to hear, but after 4 years, I still have pain from my reconstruction...it was done with a tissue expander and then a silicone implant...it is tight and painful all the time, and I am sure it is capsular contractures...I just don't want more surgery! I know what it feels like!
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