I want to give an update on the pain I was experiencing after surgery, which remained consistently well into summer. I consulted with my doctors and felt that I needed to do research and find alternative options. I decided to see a chiropractor, and was pleased with his knowledge and understanding of post surgery pain. Basically, because of the aggressive nature of surgery, many people feel intense pain, even chronic pain due to nerve disorder and/or stressors to muscle and surrounding tissue. One article I found from the International Association for the Study of Pain, mentioned that chronic pain following surgical procedures for breast cancer affect over 50% of women. Also, during surgery, peripheral nerves can be severed or injured, which causes pain in the breast.
My chiropractor came up with a treatment plan which included massage therapy to focus on muscle tissue, and adjustments on my neck and back for nerve damage. The massage therapist concentrates on smoothing out the muscles, and any knots are worked out until gone. The chiropractor does the adjustments to work out pinched nerves and decompressed bone in the spine, which can worsen the nerve pain. After the first visit, I felt relief. The pain was still intense, but I didn't feel like screaming anymore, so it was a success. After my second and third visits, the pain was less and less. I continued going for therapy and adjustments twice weekly for two weeks, then once weekly, I'm still being treated. I'm so glad I made this decision. I recommend chiropractic treatments to anyone experiencing pain after surgery, especially when it involves the neck, shoulders, arms. With the appropriate diagnosis and rehabilitation, nerve pain can be effectively managed or eliminated. As for the breast nerve pain, I take ibuprofen, when needed. The article mentioned earlier (International Association for Study of Pain) mentioned that some patients have tried physical therapy, acupuncture, meditation, yoga. Since I have not tried these methods, I cannot give any input. Do your research and then decide whats best for you. Hope this helps anyone experiencing intense pain similar to mine.
Hi.After my work I always feel back pain and neck pain.Sometimes when i can't stand the pain i will take pain killer.I have read somewhere an article that
Sherri
8/29/2017 11:26:38 am
Hi Donna, I have never tried tramadol before. The information I've read about it says that it's highly addictive and has pretty serious side affects. I guess you'd have to take that into consideration before deciding. I was given Norco after my surgery and I didn't find it effective for my back and nerve pain. I think ibuprofen works best because it's an anti-inflammatory. Thanks for the comment, great question! Comments are closed.
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AuthorSherri Dunning is a wife, mom, grandmother, and recent blogger. Follow along with her as she writes about her experience with breast cancer. |