The tendon from under my arm where the nodes were removed down to my elbow is thick, raised and extremely painful. I understand that it is ‘cording’. It is getting worse and is making doing my exercises agony.
Has anyone had this and what would you suggest? I am hoping for some physio but haven’t had it so far…
Maggie
Hi Maggie whilst you await replies here please feel free to call our helpliners for further support with this, lines are open 9-5 weekdays and 10-2 Saturdays on 0808 800 6000
Here’s a couple of links to the cording information and exercise advice from BCC which may help:
Best wishes
Lucy BCC
Sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time Maggie. X annie
Hi Maggie,
I had terrible cording after my SNB and then my ANC/mx. The pain is horrible and gradually creeps down your arm. Exercises were so sore.
I had to have some Physio where she genet lay applied pressure to the cords in my arm starting at the lowest point and working up. She told me to do the same. Sort of gentle circular movements with firm still pressure to finish. It hurts but it does get better over time. Just remember to work from wrist upwards to help with any fluid buildup from the massage.
I also had a lot of scar tissue and the cords seemed to be trapped in amongst the lumps under my arm. For this she told me to massage the area firmly throughout the day. So I used to press under my arm when I was watching telly, making tea, reading, in the shower, etc. after a few days I felt the scar tissue kind of tear when I rolled over in bed! Bit of pain then relief and movement returned. Took about 3 months to really feel better both times I had it.
Sorry if this is a bit detailed but having had it twice, I feel something of an expert! Good luck and do insist on getting Physio if you can. It really helped me.
Rebecca
I’ve got cording in my good arm from chemo have struggled to get them to look at it. has now got worse yet veins not used since September. going to push for physio.