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    • September 3, 2011 at 9:01 pm
    Becky C.
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      ,Hi. I had a right groin dissection about 4 weeks ago.  Thankfully all nodes were clear. I was wondering if anyone else that had this surgery has experienced pain and soreness down the inside of their leg. Its like a deep down soreness. It is gradually getting better. I actually am sore on the inside of my shin sometimes. I appreciate any feedback.

      ,Hi. I had a right groin dissection about 4 weeks ago.  Thankfully all nodes were clear. I was wondering if anyone else that had this surgery has experienced pain and soreness down the inside of their leg. Its like a deep down soreness. It is gradually getting better. I actually am sore on the inside of my shin sometimes. I appreciate any feedback.

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        • September 3, 2011 at 9:13 pm
        Fen
        Participant

          Hi Becky – my lymph node dissection was in my neck, but it took a long time to get to the point where I wasn't aware of some pain or discomfort.   A month isn't that much time to completely heal from surgery.  That being said, check in with your dr. if you feel as if the pain is significant.    

          good luck, 

          Fen

          • September 3, 2011 at 9:13 pm
          Fen
          Participant

            Hi Becky – my lymph node dissection was in my neck, but it took a long time to get to the point where I wasn't aware of some pain or discomfort.   A month isn't that much time to completely heal from surgery.  That being said, check in with your dr. if you feel as if the pain is significant.    

            good luck, 

            Fen

              • September 3, 2011 at 10:25 pm
              Becky C.
              Participant

                Thanks for your reply. 

                • September 3, 2011 at 10:25 pm
                Becky C.
                Participant

                  Thanks for your reply. 

                • September 3, 2011 at 11:41 pm
                washoegal
                Participant

                  It's not unusual for a nerve to get nicked during this surgery.  If that happens it will take up to 3 months to completely heal.  The good news is your pain will lessen almost daily.  The body is pretty amazing in the way it heals so give it time.  Happy to hear you got the all clear.

                   

                  Mary

                  Stage 3

                  • September 3, 2011 at 11:41 pm
                  washoegal
                  Participant

                    It's not unusual for a nerve to get nicked during this surgery.  If that happens it will take up to 3 months to completely heal.  The good news is your pain will lessen almost daily.  The body is pretty amazing in the way it heals so give it time.  Happy to hear you got the all clear.

                     

                    Mary

                    Stage 3

                    • September 4, 2011 at 4:52 pm
                    jimjoeb
                    Participant

                      I had a groin dissection this past June. I was fortunate to have no pain. I didn't need to take any of the prescription prescribed by my surgeon. I took Arnica instead, as prescribed by my naturopathic doctor (my surgeon was aware of this).

                      I also began immediate physiotherapy/massage treatment for the post-surgery swelling. In addition to their treatments, I was trained to do self-massage twice daily. This has been very helpful in both reducing the swelling (almost totally eliminated now) and stopping any "soreness" that I felt around my knee area. You may want to check to see if your cancer centre offers this support or for physiotherapists/massage therapists in your area who are accredited for this type of treatment. Learning to self-massage is an imprtant skill that you will want to acquire for the long term.

                      • September 4, 2011 at 4:52 pm
                      jimjoeb
                      Participant

                        I had a groin dissection this past June. I was fortunate to have no pain. I didn't need to take any of the prescription prescribed by my surgeon. I took Arnica instead, as prescribed by my naturopathic doctor (my surgeon was aware of this).

                        I also began immediate physiotherapy/massage treatment for the post-surgery swelling. In addition to their treatments, I was trained to do self-massage twice daily. This has been very helpful in both reducing the swelling (almost totally eliminated now) and stopping any "soreness" that I felt around my knee area. You may want to check to see if your cancer centre offers this support or for physiotherapists/massage therapists in your area who are accredited for this type of treatment. Learning to self-massage is an imprtant skill that you will want to acquire for the long term.

                        • September 5, 2011 at 4:51 am
                        JerryfromFauq
                        Participant

                          Do continue to use the leg, but do not over do it.  The pain should go away gradually.  I only feel a little numbness in mine 4 years after my extensive operation.  I was out building a deck 4 weeks after my operation and still had one drain in with up to 400 ml of flow a day.

                          Keep the leg elevated as much as possible when not in use and check into massage therapy by a qualified lympedema massage therapyist.

                          • September 5, 2011 at 4:51 am
                          JerryfromFauq
                          Participant

                            Do continue to use the leg, but do not over do it.  The pain should go away gradually.  I only feel a little numbness in mine 4 years after my extensive operation.  I was out building a deck 4 weeks after my operation and still had one drain in with up to 400 ml of flow a day.

                            Keep the leg elevated as much as possible when not in use and check into massage therapy by a qualified lympedema massage therapyist.

                            • September 6, 2011 at 3:43 am
                            findacure2day2011
                            Participant

                              Hay Becky –

                              Had sentinel node dissection July 1st 2011.  I still have some pain/discomfort on the inside of my leg.  My Dr. said it was due to the nerves being cut and they are trying to refire.  The top of my leg is still numb…and may or may not get better.  Hope this helps.

                               

                              Teresa

                              • September 6, 2011 at 3:43 am
                              findacure2day2011
                              Participant

                                Hay Becky –

                                Had sentinel node dissection July 1st 2011.  I still have some pain/discomfort on the inside of my leg.  My Dr. said it was due to the nerves being cut and they are trying to refire.  The top of my leg is still numb…and may or may not get better.  Hope this helps.

                                 

                                Teresa

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