Tingling in "spared nipple"

nicsilz
nicsilz Member Posts: 3
edited July 2016 in Pain

I had nipple sparing mastectomy with deferred reconstruction about a month ago. My nipple "tingles" all the time, and often causes my chest muscle to contract. I would call it uncomfortable most times but at night it is impossible to ignore and sleep. Anyone have any tricks or OTC medicine that might work? Tried the usual (Advil, Tylenol...). Will be starting tamoxofin tonight so if you know that something is "ok" with Tamoxofin please note that. THANKS!

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  • MFalabella
    MFalabella Member Posts: 176
    edited July 2016

    i had my nipple sparing lumpectomy last wednesday the 15th. I was having burning and tingling.....my doc prescribed gabapentin, which helps after nerves are cut as ours were. it has made a huge difference for me. Good Luck and get well wishes xoxoMichelle

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  • 4BoysMama
    4BoysMama Member Posts: 25
    edited July 2016

    MFalabella- I'm so excited to see your post. I just searched neurontin after coming home from a Drs appointment with a RX for it. I had nerve damage in my left arm after surgery and I'm so, so, so hopeful this can help! I'm crossing all my fingers :) Thabks for posting good news- it's so nice to see it.


    **sidenote: I have 4 boys too :) So glad you're healing and doing well. Gentle hugs!

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