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Donna · 02-15-2008, 12:56 PM

Hi Amazing Group,

I have had such pain in my right hand - couldn't figure out what the heck was wrong - until my husband noticed it appeared swollen - then I noticed when I put my work gloves on the right hand was stretched taut and the left was almost too big. So, now I am suspecting edema. I get shooting pains that bring tears to my eyes and even pain killers are not putting much of a dent in it.

Anyone else have this? Do I need to wear a full arm sleeve and gloves to make this work? Who the heck do I talk to about it my oncologist?

Didn't notice my arm having problems, but it is still pretty numb from the lymph node removal.

Any ideas will be appreciated - I work with my hands, not to mention my computer stuff and this is really unbearable. I know, what a whiner, but, this really hurts alot!

Have a great day!

Donna

02-15-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
Donna Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shingle Springs, CA - near Sacramento Posts: 295	lymphedema leading to hand edema? Hi Amazing Group, I have had such pain in my right hand - couldn't figure out what the heck was wrong - until my husband noticed it appeared swollen - then I noticed when I put my work gloves on the right hand was stretched taut and the left was almost too big. So, now I am suspecting edema. I get shooting pains that bring tears to my eyes and even pain killers are not putting much of a dent in it. Anyone else have this? Do I need to wear a full arm sleeve and gloves to make this work? Who the heck do I talk to about it my oncologist? Didn't notice my arm having problems, but it is still pretty numb from the lymph node removal. Any ideas will be appreciated - I work with my hands, not to mention my computer stuff and this is really unbearable. I know, what a whiner, but, this really hurts alot! Have a great day! Donna __________________ Donna in the Sierra Foothills of California Diagnosed 6/7/06 invasive ductal carcinoma/ductal carcinoma in situ Lumpectomy 6/21/06 Pathology: Er 99% Pr 10% Her2/neu 3+ DNA Index 1.0 S-Phase 3/High Primary Tumor 2.4 cm Sentinel Node Tumor 2.1cm A/C/T+ Herceptin + rads + Arimidex stopped Herceptin after 7 mos. due to low MUGA Surgery for thickened uterine tissue May 2008 - conclusion: side effect of Arimidex Switched from Arimidex to Femara - joint/tendon problems significantly better! 2 year mark Pet scan and Echo shows all clear! 5 year mammogram with ultrasound shows no sign of cancer - yay! 11 years, 11 months new breast cancer - found lump Mastectomy 4/30/2018 Pathology: Er99%, PR 28%, Her2 negative! (new type) Faslodex