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Right Arm, Shoulder Weakness, Inflammation, Nagging Pain. Right Breast Mastecomy Done. Lymphatic Massage, Stretching Exercises Helpful. Advise?

Hi,
After a right breast mastecomy (and 3 lymph nodes removed) and reconstruction and emergency surgery for an infection 12 and 13 months ago I have continuing right arm and shoulder weakness, with inflammation and nagging pain around my right side and under arm areas; if I over use or injure myself doing too much, I am filled with severe pain. Lymphatic massage and gentle stretching exercises help somewhat if I am not hurting. Why is my healing and recovery so complicated? Why do I have chronic pain? What more can I do to reduce the inflammation and pain? Thank you.
Sat, 15 Jun 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The presence of pain and weakness in the right arm could be related to a nerve compression or an obstruction in the lymphatic drainage. Since you had mastectomy earlier, spread of tumor needs to be ruled out.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Right Arm, Shoulder Weakness, Inflammation, Nagging Pain. Right Breast Mastecomy Done. Lymphatic Massage, Stretching Exercises Helpful. Advise?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The presence of pain and weakness in the right arm could be related to a nerve compression or an obstruction in the lymphatic drainage. Since you had mastectomy earlier, spread of tumor needs to be ruled out. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com