Is it normal that your arm would still be in a non functioning mode after 12 weeks plus.
The top hurts I try exercises on your leaflet and others.
I’m going backwards not forward. People think I’ve I’ve had a stroke or broke my arm when they see me. Cos I haven’t told many about the cancer.
I need my right arm working asap I don’t know what to do
Had two physiotherapy sessions and more exercises.
Dear Carine-Lou,
What a terrible time you’re having at the moment, pain is what we don’t want.
I think if this was me I would contact my Breast Cancer Nurse immediately and asked to see your consultant as this is pulling you down and make you very uncomfortable and miserable, which is not help in your recovery.
You been through enough and now you need to move forward. Wishing you well going forward with lots of health and happiness ahead.
big hugs Tili 
Hi Carine-Lou
Thank you for your post.
Following breast and lymph node surgery many people experience pain, numbness and a burning sensation. This is a result of temporary damage to the minor nerves under the arm and scar area and it can be normal for the arm to hurt and not move as well as it used to. This can last for some time and, as you mention, carrying out arm exercises and having physiotherapy should help you to regain arm and shoulder movement. Muscles seize up very quickly if they’re not used, so it’s important to do these exercises as part of your daily routine and hopefully the pain and arm movement should improve over time.
As @Tili says we would always suggest you contact your breast care nurse or treatment team to discuss your symptoms. They can talk through your arm movement, advise on pain relief and may be able to offer you a clinical review.
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