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Having pretty severe muscle spasms after my last expansion in my tissue expander. Anyone else experience that? Been doing pr for my right arm (had lymph nodes removed) and taking Neurontin and Lortab for pain.
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Stage 2A Patient- View all 7 answers
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Yes it is very common. I also had some chest pain and upper back pain. There is a lot of stretching taking place. You will have so much relief when you get implants. Hang in there it does get better.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Becky. So sorry to hear about the muscle spasms. :(. I haven't had reconstruction yet so I can't relate in that aspect but I am going through PT right now. I've had a lot of mobility issues with my right arm (also had lymph nodes removed). It's been tough but therapy has helped so much! She...
Comment 0Hi Becky. So sorry to hear about the muscle spasms. :(. I haven't had reconstruction yet so I can't relate in that aspect but I am going through PT right now. I've had a lot of mobility issues with my right arm (also had lymph nodes removed). It's been tough but therapy has helped so much! She does a lot of soft tissue massage on top of the exercises. So that really helps!!!
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Completed 25 rads last Tuesday, now have infection in TE (fever, pain). Started antibiotics yesterday. Anyone have this happen, and what was your outcome? Thanks in advance.
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Stage 3C Patient-
anonymous
Survivor since 2012
I did not do Rads, but I had a fever after the reconstruction surgery. I got the antibiotics but it got worse and they had to remove the TE. Good luck to you!!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Hi Margaret, I just read this post. How do you do with TE infection? I start radiation this week . I have a infection in the drain removal area. Dr has me on antibiotics for 10 days. Thank you if you can reply. And how are you now?
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About how long is the recovery for TE -> implant exchange (one side only, with lift on other side)? Need to estimate time off from work. Thanks.
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Stage 3C Patient-
anonymous
Survivor since 2003
It depends on your job duties and guidance from your doctor. I was off 2 weeks for the same procedures because I was a special ed teacher and had to lift students. If you have drains, (I did for about a week) you probably shouldn't return until after they are removed. Best wishes for a speedy...
1 comment 0It depends on your job duties and guidance from your doctor. I was off 2 weeks for the same procedures because I was a special ed teacher and had to lift students. If you have drains, (I did for about a week) you probably shouldn't return until after they are removed. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and great results!!!
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anonymous
Stage 3A Patient
I had both sides done on a wednesday and COULD have gone back that next Monday. I took a few more days as I was still sore and it was at Christmas! Hope all goes well for you!!
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Hi has anyone had tissue expanders put in then radiation?
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Survivor since 2013- View all 4 answers
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
My PS will not do expanders & radiation. He says way too risky & the result is less than desirable.
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anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
I have expanders in nd do radiation in July they tell me could be problems. Anxcious to see whtat others have to say.
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Had a bilateral mastectomy with bilateral lymph node removal and immediate reconstruction 5/15/13. My pathology stated that 13 of 15 nodes removed have cancer.
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Stage 3C Patient- View all 11 answers
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Yep. Hang in there. Read and eat good stuff and don't add to your receptors. I think that's about all we can do. We do the best we can.
Wishing you a good team
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Put on those big girl panties and fight like hell. Hang in there darlin', you can do this.
Take care, Sharon
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how can you tell if your tissue expander is leaking?
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I am in soo much pain after having my tissue expander filled to where it needs to be yesterday morning. It is very hard and tender. I can barely move out of bed. What can I do to relieve some pain and not to be so sore?
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Learning About Breast Cancer- View all 5 answers
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I'd talk with your doctor and see what he/she says.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Get a hold of your doctor RIGHT NOW!
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