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Can I just ask how old you are I am almost 59 I think thats why I did not consider the ladycare as I just associated it with the change - I am 100% will try it. ... View more

Thanks Jill, I have my first acupuncture assessment on the 7th March, so all I can do is try it, some of my friends have the ladycare magnet but they are using it for the normal change of life, I had not thought of trying it - but could be a good move will look into it.    Not really sure I want to start on antidepressants but who knows, it may be a last resort.   I get so exhausted too, thought I had got over it but its come back after a really bad cold - I think I will ring my breast cancer nurse and have a chat.   Thanks for replying  Pam x   ... View more

Although all the symptoms are not good, it is good to know that I am not alone,  I finished rads Nov 2014 but gosh I get tired, had a bad cold early January and its really knocked me, I ached, I am knackered, my breast tissue has really become sore again, sweat sweat sweat is all I do during the night.   I have been referred for acupuncture so awaiting my appointment.   I think I need a sick note, I feel bad at work though, I feel that folk just think I am better, I am not a moaner, but this week I feel like moaning.  Pam x   ... View more

Thank goodness I have found this thread, I was beginning to feel crazy, I can relate to almost all the posts, at work its a casual Hi how are you, obviously same greeting for most people  but all I can say is knackered, because thats how I feel.   Been back since end of January after lumpectomy and snb at the end of August, I did have 15 rads, and also got the 'all clear' good margins etc. no spread through the lymph glands - I know I am lucky a little unfortunate but very lucky.  But I feel so weepy, I think its time to ring my breast cancer nurse just to see if I am 'normal' boob all sore still and swollen, one day I think its getting better and the next it hurts somewhere else.   I can talk to myself and say its all part of the recovery and believe it some days - not today though its been rough.  Thanks for listening xx Pamx   ... View more

Fab news - believe it believe it - we have been on a roller coaster really and there are some dips.  I will look at the Haven site and probably will have to contact my breast cancer nurse as its not improving (it may be a little worse) but thats not really what I want it think.   Have a lovely weekend - I have nothing much planned but I suppose some cleaning will come into it.  xx Pam x   ... View more

Hi Wemblo   Yes it is good to compare, I have never claimed to be normal neither so we have a couple of things in common.   I think mine is lymphodemia too.   My scar is from sort of central chest to almost nipple so that bit is hard and also sore but the other side of my boob is the swollen bit and also under my arm a little.  Let me know the results from doctor.  Happy weekend.   Pam ... View more

Hi Wemblo My dates sort of matched yours only I started rads mid October, how is your boob now?   Mine is quite solid and although I dont take pain killers its always sore, I still keep moisturising.  But have some more painful days when I get miserable but after a couple of days I cope again, I suppose its all part of the process, but it would be good to hear your side.   Pam   ... View more

Hi Lynne   I had the bra on off on off for a few different reasons over my recovery but I am back wearing a soft one finished my rads end 28 October so all should be good from now on hopefully.   My boob is still swollen in sort of ridges around the scar and my nipple is super super sensitive looking more like a walnut when it gets cold.  But I feel on the mend, I get fatigue but I think its getting better slowly, I have wrapped all the Christmas presents up today took me 4 hours (we have 7 grandchildren) needed a serious half hour rest after that it just comes in waves.  Good luck to all, keep smiling xxx   ... View more

I am not shouting to loud but I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, my burn has suddenly turned a nice healthy pink whoop whoop, shhhh I say to myself dont want to celebrate too soon but fingers crossed xxxx Good luck to all xx ... View more

Thanks Seabreeze my nurse said I was unlucky if I could have managed another day I would have got away with it, it is on my list to ring up on Monday although it is not as sore as it was. Hi SML I do agree with Seabreeze its not that bad, now its just a need for me to start with the recovery properly, and to get back to 'normal'. Good Luck x ... View more

Hi Seabreeze I finished my rads 22 October, its in the crease underneath my bust and started off as the faintest blister on 8 November, I spoke to the hospital who said get the Mepilex Lite via prescription and use the dressing. The breakage is now around the size of a 50p and is just sort of raw. It is not getting any worse now, anybody any ideas on how long healing takes? Thanks in advance. Pam Good luck to all x ... View more

I have a burn in the crease of my breast I have been given Mepilex Lite as a dressing but its does not seem to be getting any better after a week any ideas what I should expect next? ... View more

My take on it is that when you are first diagnosed your head is full of whats next, and its full on hospital appointments for one thing or another. I have just finished my rads, and suddenly I have just realised what I have actually gone through, I didnt have time before, it so overtakes your life that you have not got time to think about what you are doing until the treatment stops - its recovery time now, good luck angel - we will get there xx ... View more

Thanks Grumpy I have slapped the cream on so far just dont no about the broken skin, should get the dressing tomorrow finger crossed. Good Luck xxx ... View more

I finished my rads 10 days ago, today I have noticed some broken skin underneath my boob in the crease, my luck its Friday but after ringing hospital, they advised me to see the doctor and ask for Mepilex Lite, I got the prescription and now every chemist I have been to does not have it, I have the prescription at Asda who are trying to get me it for tomorrow I am awaiting a phone call as I type.  I know I have not got to put any cream on any skin breakages, any tips for over night? ... View more

Hi Mysticalmoo and all, I am day 2 after finishing my 15 rads, my skin is good and my nurse did say she would be surprised if it broke but also pointed out if it gets red, hard or hot its normal so I am awaiting those symptoms. Strangely I keep getting the shakes I have had them for around 4/5 days on and off not sure what its all about just rest for half an hour and it goes, maybe 'my' interpretation of fatigue who knows. I do get the stabbing pains too, so far no itching. Will keep you all posted. Good luck xx ... View more

Great stuff Mysticalmoo, hoping to follow in your footsteps and come next Monday my boob as it is now. Keep updating please. Well done! xxx and Good luck to all x ... View more

Hi Mysticalmoo, I have done my 11th today, same as you very fair skinned but a little more than slightly pink, but OK slapping the cream on, seen consultant today she did warn me my skin could split but in a good way and said also it may not happen. 4 TO GO YES ... Good luck to us all xx ... View more

I was luckier than you with my margins all sorted after first op, I have had my ninth rad today, my boob feels sore inside my nipple feels really odd cant really explain it.  My boob is quite red today but I am over half way now.   I was very apprehensive for my first session but you do not feel a thing you just have to lie there.  I think I have worst to come, and do feel quite knackered today but I have the weekend off so having a couple of lazy days and a couple of glasses of wine. Good luck to you and everyone.   Pam ... View more