Numbness in left arm after BA

by flowergirl 18th March 2011, 8:49 am

I'm sure people have posted about this before, but I can't seem to find anything.
Along the inner part of my left arm, right from the armpit to my little finger I have almost complete numbness. It tingles constantly and although I can move it, it aches alot. Is this normal after a BA? I also have no feeling in my left boob either, and keep getting sharp stabbing burning pains in the top of my left boob. My right side is perfectly normal with very little pain and mobility almost completely normal.
I'm a little concerned that it will be permanent!
Can anyone put my mind at rest?

by flowergirl 18th March 2011, 9:24 am

Ahhh just rung Dolan Park, apparently I might have nerve damage so I've jsut booked an appointment at the doctor. Am really freaking out now :-(

by Crystal 18th March 2011, 10:04 am

I was going to say that sounds like nerve damage.............I cant offer any advise on this hun as I only Know its normal in your boobs and nipple...........................but I do know that they should re-join over time Hug

Let us Know how you get on at the Doctors Hunnie x

by Becca7x 18th March 2011, 10:19 am

I have the exact same thing!!

My arm is constantly feeling like pins and needles, I thought it was normal, until I've now read this....

by yettiricey 18th March 2011, 10:57 am

Hi Becca7x

Where are you incisions? My first BA was done from under my armpit and I had a similar experience, infact it felt to me like a vein had been stitched in. I was advised to use anasol (not sure if that's how you spell it) which reduces inflamation and for me this worked, but obviously you need to speak to a professional. Don't panic hun I'm sure it will sort itself and remember our bodies are amazing at healing xxx :console:

by flowergirl 18th March 2011, 12:52 pm

I went to the doctor and she said it's such early days, I need to wait it out for at least another 3 weeks and then go back to her if there's still reduced feeling in my arm.
Becca, I'm sorry you have it too, but it's nice to know I'm not the only one with a messed up arm :-( Hope yours feels better soon xxx

by Becca7x 18th March 2011, 1:24 pm

Oh that's good news hun. I noticed it a couple of days ago, keep having to stretch my fingers because they keep going numb! :( I'm a week post op now, so hopefully this will go soon...
Get better soon hun xx

by **COOKIE** 18th March 2011, 1:27 pm

Good to hear you've sought advice from your clinic flowergirl and they have given you some reassurance Numbness in left arm after BA 571992

It is common to have the sensations you're experiences hun and over time they do get better, just give it time sweetness and be sure not to overdo things and congrats on the new additions hunni!.

by kaboobie 18th March 2011, 10:46 pm

i also had the same thing for the first 3 weeks, my whole arms had pin n needles, my small finger would go numb
its much better now

xoxoxo

by misf1 18th March 2011, 10:55 pm

I've read about this a lot with unders, should go soon hun.

by Greeneyes 19th March 2011, 12:55 am

What your describing sounds completely normal, i had it all too! My arm would go numb and/or tingly along with my fingers, stabbing pains evey now and again..... give it time and try not to freak out! Obviously if it doesnt get better then seek further advice but I'd say just stick with it if it isnt causing u any major trouble xx

by flowergirl 19th March 2011, 10:05 am

Thanks girls! The pain is much better this morning! Have woken up with very little pain, might even wing it with... get this... NO PAINKILLERS today! The feeling has pretty much returned to my arm, bar a few times when it tingles like mad. JUst glad there's no permament damage!

by **COOKIE** 19th March 2011, 10:11 am

Thats good to hear hun. Remember to still take things easy though, even though the pain might go, you're still healing inside so be gentle with yourself - happy healing!

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