Hello ladies,
I have finally got around to making an appt at my GP to discuss all the niggles I have had since January. I made an aborted attempt in January but chickened out of mentioning anything other than rib pain.
Quite honestly I feel silly and awkward when I try to explain my concerns, but will feel silly if I ignore things which then bite me on the bum.
So now I have a huge list including nipple pain and ‘crusting’ but no discharge apparent, safe to assume this is RADS damage or not? Will I just get that blank look when I mention it?
SLN scar getting lumpy and sore. Scar tissue or silly to ignore?
I would love to ask for a blood test to check my cold sores, ulcers and lip swelling (tamoxifen?) but these things only flare up at times, not constant.
My chest is back to feeling ‘tight’ again too and I have had anal fissure/ piles ?? since January too lol!
Anyone else got a similar list which they too are procrastinating about? I know if I phone my BCN she will send me to my GP. I really wish all the niggles could be dealt with at the breast clinic with people who understand it all.
Hey Ho. Anyway ladies, what little gems have you been hanging on to?
Take care Carolyn x
Hi Carolyn (much nicer than crabbit!)
I feel like jumping up and shouting wey hey! Sorry not meaning I am glad for your discomfort but it is so reassuring to know someone else has similar niggles to me!
Sore ribs … yes
sore nipple …yes along with sore tender areas in breast
Sore under arm … feels like something is poking me!
cold sores … two since I finished Rads on March 13
and yes discomfort caused by constipation(is tamoxifen the culprit?)
Anyway I’m seeing GP soon and will try and get answers too?
In the mean time I am enjoying my new way of life. I have rediscovered things I used to do like sewing and baking and I am not going back to living my crazy pressured life again!
So something good has come of it all.
Hope things ease up soon for all who have these issues.
Emrem xx
Aw Emrem I can totally understand the relish with which we greet others who are going through the same stuff lol.
I hope you get some relief from it all soon.
Without too much toilet talk I have to say I am not constipated but still probs which seem to be piles ho hum.
Ribs not too bad now, not keeping me awake at night any more but shoulder joint is crap now. Only addition to my first list is aching fingers and clicking thumbs. Two more bands?
Hey, as long as it is working. The worst of my SE’s seem to have settled now.
Take care xx