What is post mastectomy pain syndrome?
Post mastectomy pain syndrome may occur after a mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery, it is characterized as nerve pain, tingling, or numbness in the chest, and/or arm area.
How do members experience post mastectomy pain syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with post mastectomy pain syndrome*
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Heavy sensation in chest
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Phantom itches
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Nothing reported yet
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Chest tightness
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Nothing reported yet
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Muscle soreness
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for post mastectomy pain syndrome*
Who has post mastectomy pain syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 16 |