Arnica pre and post surgery?

Claireinaz,

My BS had me take arnica montana pills before my lumpectomy and mastectomy.  I had a very uneventful healing process from both surgeries.  Hope this helps.

GlobalGirly,  Vitamin C and Zinc are great for wound healing.  The arnica helps with the swelling and bruising.  I took Vitamin C, too.  There is no reason not to take all three unless the doctor says no.  I've taken arnica pellets and used the cream when I bumped my knee on the bed frame.  It seemed to be helpful.  Hope you are having a boring recovery from surgery.  Best wishes.

GlobalGirly-I took arnica after lumpectomy. I was put on a whole regimen for healing,and I've healed up good. I certainly don't think there would be any harm. Take care.

I took arnica homeopathic tablets around the time of mastectomy, and bellis perennis too. They were prescribed by my homeopathis doctor, and my surgeon said they were ok to take (I don't think he actually believes in homeopathy!!!). Anyway, I had no bruising and uneventful healing.

When I had my lumpectomy, prior to the mastectomy, I didn't use homeopathy and the bruising was terrible. Plus I never healed properly. Coincidence? I don't know. I'm just glad I took the arnica second time around

My naturopath suggested I use arnica pellets-either 30c or 200c-3 days before surgery and as soon as possible after surgery. She also sugested using phosphorous pellets (30c) during the same time to also help minimize bruising, bleeding and trauma.

Both my BS and my PS said I healed very quickly. I am now getting ready to do the same routine in a couple weeks when I go in for my exchange surgery.

I had a lumpectomy and node biopsy about two weeks ago. I happened to be in the health food store just a few days ago and saw Arnica pellets for sale and decided to try them to reduce swelling under my armpit. I don't know if it's just time or the Arnica or both but I woke up this morning with significanly less swelling and pain. This is after about 4 days of taking it. I think it's worth giving it a shot. It seems to have worked for me. 

A5/35 makes a cheaper arnica oitment that you'll find elsewhere with same %. Although it didn't work for me (either this one or healthfood store one) others have had success.

Glad to hear that surgeons are recommending it. Just to be safe, I think it makes sense to tell your doc before the surgery--I was given a long list of drugs to avoid ten days prior to surgery, including some that surprised me, like Vit E supplements. I don't completely understand how arnica works, but according to a Dr. Oz website, it dialates the capillaries, so it seems good to get the cleared prior to surgery. But it sound like it's ok'd by many docs but just an FYI. Thanks for the tip.