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can anyone advise on what to do for arm pain?

i had mastectomy,lymph node removal and the underarm pain is the worst,sharp pains and a feeling of tightness like a ball,they forgot to tell me what exersises to do and i don't see the dr. till thursday,percs are helping somewhat but not enough,tried tylenol,advil as well,any suggestions please?

Update:

i tried heating pad,,it is also that works for the lower arm,but i can't tolerate it anywhere near underarm or near the chest,it also keeps swelling underarm,i have 1 drain left

Update 2:

im also having muscle spasms in chest ,and top of arm,what the heck is this?

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  • ken
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    i know what you are going through,my wife went through the same thing.

    get someone to gently massage your arm

  • 1 decade ago

    I know what your feeling try putting moist heat on it take a wet wash rag or hand towel warm it in microwave and place on the area that hurts make sure its not to hot do this until the pain subsides.

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