bone metastases....symptoms?

SweetSue
SweetSue Member Posts: 217
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I'm experiencing discomfort .....more than the usual numbness.......in my arm. Should I be concerned that the cancer is in my bone now?
Thanks,
Sue

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  • jeancmici
    jeancmici Member Posts: 665 Member
    #2
    Continual pain is usually the sign of possible bone mets. It would be unlikely to start in an arm - lower back is the most common or ribs - and numbness wouldn't be a symptom. Mention the numbness to the doctor though when your next check-up happens.

    My educated guess is you can relax. :-)
    Jean
  • DeeNY711
    DeeNY711 Member Posts: 476 Member
    #3
    Try to think back over these past weeks for increased use or different use of your arms. Painting, carrying boxes, vibration, shoulder bag, heavy groceries can all cause the arm to act up. You ought to mention it to your doctors, and you may want to consult with a physiotherapist who specializes in PT for people who have had breast surgery. Your local branch of the American Cancer Society or your local Reach to Recovery group may be able to help you find one.
    Hugs,
    Denise
  • SweetSue
    SweetSue Member Posts: 217
    #4
    DeeNY711 said:

    Try to think back over these past weeks for increased use or different use of your arms. Painting, carrying boxes, vibration, shoulder bag, heavy groceries can all cause the arm to act up. You ought to mention it to your doctors, and you may want to consult with a physiotherapist who specializes in PT for people who have had breast surgery. Your local branch of the American Cancer Society or your local Reach to Recovery group may be able to help you find one.
    Hugs,
    Denise

    Thanks, Jean and Denise. I appreciate your responses.
    Take care,
    Sue
  • judiek
    judiek Member Posts: 71
    #5
    Sue,

    Is it the same side as your surgery...could it be a start of lymphadema? Keep us posted

    Warmly,

    Judie
  • cookie3346
    cookie3346 Member Posts: 4
    #6
    I had chronic pain in my arm following MRM/ALND which was due to neuritis/neuralgia due to surgery. Finally after more than a year when I was near chucking it all in, I got up the nerve to request referral to a pain specialist who prescribed Neurontin which has been almost a miracle in alleviating the terrible pain I was suffering. Don't just accept the pain as your sacrifice for not dying of cancer. There is help.

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