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mts · 03-06-2008, 02:21 PM

Goddesses of Knowledge:
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Well -here I am 3 yrs after lumpectomy plus re-excision with only sentinel nodes removed. My arm was sore only for a couple of months after the surgery and I have had no problem since -until I washed my car !<O

My upper arm has been bothering me for a couple of weeks (cannot push the garage door up nor push my body upward with that arm) -I have my regularly scheduled appt with the onc in another week so I will get his opinion.<O

In the meantime, is this perhaps just a 'sprained, overworked muscle' or can it be lymphedema ? I have read where lymphedema can manifest itself long (even years) after surgery.
I probably won't know for sure until it is checked out, but this board always has a quick answer or something for me to consider.<O

Thank you !

Maria

03-06-2008, 02:21 PM	#1
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	Upper arm pain 3 yrs after surgery... Goddesses of Knowledge: <O Well -here I am 3 yrs after lumpectomy plus re-excision with only sentinel nodes removed. My arm was sore only for a couple of months after the surgery and I have had no problem since -until I washed my car !<O My upper arm has been bothering me for a couple of weeks (cannot push the garage door up nor push my body upward with that arm) -I have my regularly scheduled appt with the onc in another week so I will get his opinion.<O In the meantime, is this perhaps just a 'sprained, overworked muscle' or can it be lymphedema ? I have read where lymphedema can manifest itself long (even years) after surgery. I probably won't know for sure until it is checked out, but this board always has a quick answer or something for me to consider.<O Thank you ! Maria