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8:33 pm
February 21, 2011
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Just wondering if anyone out there has had problems with scar tissue? It’s been 6 months since my implant surgery and I’m still having a lot of pain. I just started physical therapy to see if that helps. Was wondering if there’s anything to help with it? Can they do anything for it? I’m trying so different stretches but is this only a temporary thing? Will I have this pain my entire life? Just wondering if anyone has had simliar issues. Dizz
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8:34 pm
February 21, 2011
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Hey Dizz!
I was plagued by persistent pain following a couple of my surgeries. First – don’t let anyone tell you it’s all in your head. Second – stretch as much as you can, but don’t overdo it. You need to keep the use of that arm. Third – as for lidocaine patches. They saved my life! I don’t know why they don’t think of these sooner.
You are welcome to read my story of pain here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dianneduffy/journal/69
Best wishes
Dianne Duffy
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8:35 pm
February 21, 2011
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Hi Dizz,
my name is Diana, I am a Physical Therapist & I work a lot with this type of problem. It is very common to have scar tissue following surgery. In fact it is part of the healing process! Our job as physical therapists is to make the scar tissue lay down in the best way possible. We do that by scar mobilization. Even though your surgery was 6 mo ago, scar tissue changes can be made from 2 months to 2 years! It is difficult to discuss in detail b/c it could be multifactorial & everyone is very individual. If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to speak with you. My email is Dtjadendpt@yahoo.com
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8:36 pm
February 21, 2011
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I also have a problem with scar tissue. My implants feel very hard to me. After my one year visit, my dr suggested physical therapy and massage. She said massage will eventually break down and soften scar tissue.
Sharon
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9:07 am
February 22, 2011
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Tobey-I am one of Karen Horton's patients & I've had a mastectomy with her reconstruction. Got a seroma after the saline implants went in, so she had to clean it out. Subsequently, we have done 2 capsulectomies & now it's starting to encapsulate again (after 8 months!). I found a PT group in Coral Springs, FL that has a reputation for their “new” ultrasound techniques, along with massage & wearing a compressing bandage that quite a few women think is the best thing since sliced toast. I may go there to try it. A doc that Karen knows in Toronto has bought this equipment & exclaims that it really does work. Karen is encouraging (cautiously) because this won't hurt-the worst would be that it doesn't work wonders. You might want to put the word out on your site & see if anyone else has tried their treatment. You are welcome–or any other women who have this problem, to call me. I've been going regularly to the PT for massage that Karen recommends a couple of blocks from her office. We want to avoid MORE surgeries.
Thanks for all you are doing to spread the word & do the work for women!! Best, Freda
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9:09 am
February 22, 2011
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I didn't have the implant surgery, I had the tram flap procedure. I had post surgery in office, to tweak any scar tissue issues. As far as the pain goes…..I am almost 4 years post op on surgery & yes, still have “RAIN PAIN”. Every time there is any precipitation I experience pain in the surgical site. It does diminish, but I guess I will always be reminded that I am a Breast Cancer Survivor.
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1:43 pm
February 22, 2011
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Terri:
I hope this helps who ever posted regarding scar tissue. I have had pain ranging from minimal to excruciating over the years since my surgery directly where my scars are. Although I have not read anything scientific, the other women I have spoken to who are suseptible to this are fair haired and fair skinned like me. Maybe it has something to so with the fact that our skin tends to be thinner, drier and less elastic. Its kind of the same phenomenon that forces us to be more careful in the sun as well. In addition to regular physical therapy to make range of motion less painful, she can try “scar management” therapy which RPT's are trained in or she can have her reconsructive surgeon go back in and work on the scars. I have done both with little relief. I have a great surgeon who has been sympathtic and willing to do all, but the condition persists. If she wishes to hear more, give her my contact info and we can chat further. Be well and thanks for keeping in touch
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