Do you try to exercise when you have radiation burns?

Arayasunshine69 · January 2011

My arm pit is burned so bad, any rubbing at all makes me want to scream! I've been using my cream, and using cold compresses, I haven't worn a bra nearly all week. I don't want to stay home all day, I really want to go out for a walk somewhere, but every other day I attempted that (this week) then I'd be suffering more during the evening. If I wear that stupid compression sleeve, then that is more rubbing, and more irritating. UGH. Am I allowed to use "creative F words" on this board? I did do my arm exercises this morning...it actually helped with the stiffness I felt. I feel all lopsided because I'm not wearing a bra and the breast that I still have...is a big one. I can't wait to have reconstruction, I'm hoping they will make it smaller...

Cheers!

CELinVA · January 2011

I'm very sorry. When I had rashes and burns (doesn't sound as bad as yours), I would use cut up pieces of t- shirts between bra seams and skin so I could exercise. I never noticed the discomfort when I was walking. I hope you start feeling better.

toomuch · January 2011

Kelly,

My RO told me that when I started to have burn in my armpit, I should begin to wear a short sleeve or long sleeve tight shirt, like an underarmour compression shirt, under my clothes. She said that keeps it from rubbing. I've only had 11 treatments and so far, no burn, so I haven't tried it. But all the other advice she's given me has been good! Let me know if you try it and if it helps. Sending you hugs.

jw523 · January 2011

kellie -

the thing that helped me the most was this camisole - satiny and kept my armpit from rubbing. I have 3 and might wear them after I finish Rads they feel so nice.

http://catherines.lanebryant.com/clearance/intimates/solid-satin-camisole/13788c13802p41616/index.pro?Mpper=16&Mrsavf=Brand&Mrsavf=Size&Mrsavf=Color&Mpos=33&pageSize=16&Mstor=5000&Mpg=SEARCH+NAV&Mrsaa=*&Mcatn=Intimates&Mcatpn=Clearance&Mcatg=category_root&Mcatp=cat_13788@5000&Mcat=13802@5000

Also a bra extender (I got mine at fashion bug) was a total life saver. I liked the bra I had - non-underwire Bali from Kohl's - but the bra extender made my bra comfortable enough to wear most everyday. I had peeling burns but had to wear bra at work. Even with the burning it was actually better to wear a bra than not.

Hope this helps.

jennifer

Do you try to exercise when you have radiation burns?

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