A new pain...a new form of dread...

lanagraves

Ok, ladies, with all the other issues I've had since my DX, lymphedema is something I haven't given much thought to. I know, bad idea. Well, over the weekend, I began to have a new form of pain on my BC side, running from my armpit down along the inner portion of my arm to below my elbow. It is very sore and tender to the touch, no cord, no redness or warmth, and no noticeable swelling, but there's definitely something going on. What are the early signs of lymphedema?

kira66715

Lanagraves, early signs of LE can be pain, but it's often kind of diffuse.

The pain really sounds like a cord: http://www.stepup-speakout.org/Cording_and_Axillary_Web_Syndrome.htm

But, a new pain is worth having your MD check out: often they want to make sure it's not a deep vein thrombosis.

Better to check it out, and if it's just a cord, or there's any suspicion of LE,  having a LE therapist--one who knows how to treat cording--check it out and help you. http://www.stepup-speakout.org/Finding_a_Qualified_Lymphedema_Therapist.htm

Hope you get answers soon.

Kira