breast numbness after open heart surgery
This was the first time in my life that Ive been sick. Better health to us all! Read that dizziness is a consequence of open heart procedure. So they are not pushing him too much. Handb Clin Neurol. You have to remember that your body is still figuring itself out after the severe trauma of heart surgery. 2018 Apr;33(4):1194-1199. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2017.10.050, (6) Ldermann A, Lbbeke A, Mlis B, Stern R, Christofilopoulos P, Bacle G, Walch G. Prevalence of neurologic lesions after total shoulder arthroplasty. I felt fine was cycling 20km regular and walking 10km regular and going the gym 4 times a week. I do really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences. Yesterday I had a cath and they discovered a blockage in a V formed where the LAD arterial meets a lesser artery. Having some trouble wrapping my mind around a possible 3rd operation, if I make it that long. I just went thru a cabgx4 and now trying to recover. , putting my feelings aside and wanting only what is best for him, I will let his needs guide the ship. My doctor said evetyone heals differently. The worst part for me is still the numbness, burning of my chest incision, I suppose. Also had nausea and loss of appetite. However, my pain doesn't seem to be from the rib as much as IN my breast. Doctors told me I should have died months ago. I have tried various remedies with no improvement. I'm still hopeful with time it will go away, but I'm not as far along post-op as you are. He finally called me through facebook video chat on the 3rd day, he texted me hi, on the first day. I just cant seem to get with the program and am very scared I will not be able to. when i got home i suffered with breathing problems depression and found that i could only sleep for about 2 or 3 hours and night. Incidence and risk factors for postoperative lingual neuropraxia following airway instrumentation: A retrospective matched case-control study. Expert Opin Biol Ther. My partner Bob had emergency open heart surgery (aortic arch replacement) on 22 March in the UK just days after having angioplasty (3 stents fitted). Good luck and good health to all of you OHS survivors, Hi all, I am 50 year old & had my CABG for triple blocks 11 weeks before (Feb 1st,) . He should be out of the hospital in 4-5 days after surgery. Upper body arm shoulder pain. I dont remember much as it was happening, but when i woke up, Dr.s nurses,, and family around me. (I was shocked & terrified when my surgeon told me this was not caused by the harvesting of veins from each leg) Horrible, especially at night! No, it's not definitely go and see your doctor or the surgeon. Within 4 months I was up to a 45-minute walk daily and then I developed ankle pain in the harvest leg, thank God no blood clots just overuse and maybe too much walking at first. Thanks to all of you. chest never felt like ribs were cracked. Sleeping is a mess, I sleep propped up a bit but basically wake up after abut 2.5 hours and am wide awake. I had triple bypass the end of November and am looking at going back to work in a couple weeks. Every day, thousands of people in the United States undergo open-heart surgery. I had my mitral valve repair 3 years ago, and am now getting upper back pain, like Scot A. above -which no one had warned me about, (but thinking about it is fairly obvious side effect, as the chest is pulled open and the ribs are moved far more than they were designed to). By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Right under my breasr after a xray and echo nothing found. Like I said, three weeks ago I considered myself on deaths door I couldnt breathe day or night I was critically ill and dying fast. Now I am planning my first dinner out in 5 years at The Club with my neighbour tonight and Gym next week after mowing the lawns. I am in 50s. I was in hospital for six days and was very irritable and depressed when I got home. I check my blood every 15 days once (PT INR). My aneurysm was fortunately discovered after an AFib episode, which was also new to me. Just wish I felt great but try to feel confident and live day by day and hope to stop feeling tired and not get depressed. I am now on Eliquis. I surmise that it is very painful, I cant imagine the pain he feels. Exercising by treadmill walking (3-3.5 Miles) 3 or 4 days each week in addition to 4 days/week rehab. If you constrict one area, less water comes out. Were both wondering if this is it, i.e., is this as much improvement as hes going to experience, or will he get stronger? Hey all. In fact, the survival rate for bypass patients who make it through the first month after the . 2008;33(5):404415. ASRA practice advisory on neurologic complications in regional anesthesia and pain medicine. No no, Im too young 52. Im 47 and had 5 heart bypass December 10th of 2018. This is a very specialized MRI scan thats tuned to show the nerves (9). I have had 4 surgeries now, 3 when I was in my late 20s and my fourth was 1 year ago, Right as I was turning 50, the Aortic tissue valve that was put in 20 years ago finally stopped working , calcified along with a portion of my descending Aorta. Dizzy spells are frequent. Things were fine and then i developed AF. . It isnt easy, I am nothing like I was pre CABG x 4, mine was a fail, I was in the 2% of unsuccessful CABG patients YET, I am alive so, I consider that a success. However I do have a serious problem PAIN!! I am 67 and had a double bypass for 3 blockages August 2017. I am just tired of it all. Ive always been positive & happy, but as I look back, I was feeling a little depression from feeling tired & miserable before the surgery, now that there is some Oxygen flowing, I generally feel great, I have a new lease on life! I did have to laugh at the lady on the phone at their office.. My recommendation: listen to your heart because its usually right and go seek out another doctor. I still have to stop and breathe when climbing stairs. Lu g capacity has greatly increased. I still have dreadful pain in my breasts after open heart surgery. Everyones stories are very informative. Cheers to you all Hawaii Ironman 2021!! This is so difficult . It is very common and since my Open Heart Surgery to replace my aortic valve I've had it 3 times. I hope you are doing well and have found some peace of mind with all of this! I am 7 months post op from an aortic heart valve replacement & aortic root repair to address an aneurysm & I feel my body is not my own. My BP medication was tweaked to minimize the possibility of hypotension and I have not had a significant presyncope in a few weeks, but the foggy head and feeling of light-headedness continue. Stay safe and well , no, I dont think its normal; my husband turned into a totally different person; ended up not coming home to me; took my granddaughter, all kinds of horrible things but your story is the first Ive heard of this with anybody else; if youve found info online about it Id love to know where btw, he is back now but still no granddaughter. Several benign but painful conditions can develop inside your breast milk ducts. I just couldnt get strong enough. Thank you to each of you for sharing your story. This will restore pain free movement. I had a calcium score build up test and was told I should be dead and was lucky not to have had a heart attack because that would have killed me. Take care. I had a quad in May andI still have pain.If you left your breast it relaxthe muscles. Thank you for sharing your experience. 2018 Apr;104:124-129. doi:10.1016/j.cyto.2017.10.003, (14) Matsuoka H, Suto T, Saito S, Obata H. Amitriptyline, but Not Pregabalin, Reverses the Attenuation of Noxious Stimulus-Induced Analgesia After Nerve Injury in Rats. I acknowledge with all the complications & now ongoing health issues I never had before, there has got to be a reason why. Things can turn around in a day, be optimistic. When does it get much better? I also have familial high triglycerides and have had 2 stents since 2014. I had quadruple bypass surgery 12/23/19; I learned on 12/20 that I had four clogged arteries and the valve that is referred to as the widow maker was 95% clogged/blocked with the remaining three bypasses from 75% to 85%. Not sure if the medications are causing a lot of probs or maybe the crystals in the ears have been disturbed causing the dizzyness as they rotate the body to get the airbubbles out of the heart when they reflush it. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today. It was OVER, I was DEAD and a day later (off meds), I was still alive, three days Later I could shallow breathe, one week later I had an echocardiogram which said my EF was 45?? I too had triple bypass surgery on 3rd September. Walk daily as advised. I didnt find anyone on this blog who have had this condition. Go in next month for an evaluation. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. I was thinking I should be perfectly healed and feeling great by now but still get tired very easily, incision site still hurts, my heart pounds and knocks (getting better tho), stamina is low and my mood is low, especially in the AM. Gabapentin alleviates affective pain after traumatic nerve injury. Coronary artery bypass surgery creates a new path for blood to flow around a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart. I get an annual physical, as well as see one of my doctors 3-4 times per year and no problems noted. ??. I dont just know the reason why some people is finding it difficult to believe that there is a cure for herpes, I have been suffering from herpes since six years with my wife but today I am happy that I have been cured from it with the herbal medicine made by Dr abaka the great healer, I was browsing the internet searching for help when I came across a testimony shared by someone on how Dr abaka cure Him from Herpes Virus. But still i feel little bit of energy lost during the day and i keep taking Vitamin C to reboot. Have my good days and bad days. All of this is very good right? Sitting up was an effort, for days and weeks. You inspire others in doing so. I have been suffering shortness of breath since having a DBP 9 MTHS AGO and was told to stop taking Metroprolol I stopped taking it and still have the shortness of breath so will discuss this tomorrow. Glad I found this page as I see many similarities across the posts. Ive looked all over for a cabg forum but cannot find. My heart rate is all over the place. "Chest wall pain after cardiac surgery may normally last 3-6 weeks, but may last as long as 12 weeks on rare occasions," says Dr. Michael Fiocco, Chief of Open Heart Surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the nation's top 50 heart hospitals. Feeling often returns in the months following surgery. Nerve pain was the only true pain that I experienced post op. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. You may know how this feels. So, there are three good days a week. 9. First time was a quick recovery, but I was also 49. Changes in the weather appear to make it worse. I had the procedure Dec1 and honestly have not had one moments pain. I live 2 hours away and so far he has only wanted his caretaker there. Leg Swelling. I'm 7 weeks out from quadruple bypass, having pain right breast. Is it possible for Barbara to not have any scar from the top of her sternum down to her cleavage within 7 months of her surgery? It is great to know I am not alone with worries and concerns about what stage should I be at with my recovery. Some one may be watching you and gaining strength from you. I am 4 months post bypass surgery and doing really well. from the time i found out i needed a bypass to a week or so after surgery it was tough and emotions would sometimes get the better of me and if your son is like me, prefer to be alone when those moments come. My primary care doctor tells me Im doing great. Hang in there everyoneit gets a little better every day. My doctor said try it and see what happens? Hihow is now the author of the blog?is she now in great condition?how are you now? I was recovering well but soon I became dizzy when standing with a slight slur and right hand coordination. I had 9 hours of surgery on April 9, so I am going on 9 months. Hi everyone! Contact him now on his email: drabakaspelltemple@gmail. Finding some comfort, ease, in reading your posts. I found him! Otherwise, continue to check back to our discussions, or consider joining our FH Support Group here: https://community.familyheart.org/welcome, Hey Folks, Im on my ninth week and it has been a challenge, Im having trouble sleeping and my hands feel very strange. The sensitivity of the chest, the pain in the chest and both legs, the numbness in the legs and left hand (it still is 90 days after surgery), challenges of showering, walking with chest brace etc all took a huge effort. Im 62 and I thought I had acid reflux because I only had pain after eating big meals at lunch time, my PcP did an EKG on me and it showed normal so I went on meds for reflux. I have worn a halter monitor to timesonce for a week & once for 2 weeks. Even my fatty liver condition has reversed. Hello Mark, good to hear your story and truly hope youre recovering really well. This burning sensation worsens at night and it keeps me up for hours. As it stands many people are still afraid of such operations. What Im reading in some of these comments is that they are never the same after the op? Surgery-related chest pain signs include: Increasing pain with movement of the chest. I wont have it done again even if its needed. His doctor offers no help or hope. doi:10.1111/os.12507, (3) Mueller K, McGowan J, Kane S, Voyadzis JM. I have been told get used to it that is what often happens after open heart surgery. boshar. I de idea to grab a cpl of Robaxicets muscle relaxants and go sit in my chair with my back seat and sufficient rent cushions to at least rest, if not sleep. The difference is, what if your leg falls asleep during surgery? Thank you Lord for placing each Angel in my path as I slowly gained mobility and strength! mostly as a precaution. Severe depression. I walked prior to surgery, while I had not felt well for most of the summer I never felt like I couldnt walk because my hips hurt so badly, my legs feel like they weight a Ton each and I have increase numbness especially to my feet. I have just gone off all pain meds and I ache all over. Yes, Tissue valve last for 10 to 15 years. God bless you. Cause of breathless was hearts LVF % was very low 15% just. Stay tanned and you ll have a hard time even getting sympathy. Tramadol and several anticonvulsants synergize in attenuating nerve injury-induced allodynia. I dont feel it all the time. Hes not the person I used to know. There is no real resting periods,with a constant stream up to +50 per day of various members of the Medical teams continually interrupting you just as you are able to doze off or want to go to the toilet..Am sure it is a strategy to make you want to leave the Hospital to find somewhere to be left alone & in peace..(home)..Very simple things become complex, with the staff all seeming to come up with different answers..Being thrown a new list of medications,instructions etc,without any real understanding of same is thrown at you on your way out..the last 2 days & departure day, were the most frustrating. Sometimes i feel dizzy, head heaviness but somehow overcoming this feeling. Paycewhat made you choose mechanical the second time around? Hi Teresa, If you think your genetics is also causing high cholesterol, we are here to help! This still puzzles me how the heck did a CABG effect my walking and change my vision so much. You never know how much they can inspire. Bill Welsh Thank you all for your post and stories, I am a 67 year male, I am beginning to feel better and maybe normal(?) I think the worst days are behind me but as you all know the beginning is very tuff. I am quite nervous about being prepared, but I am getting through that. Thank you all for sharing. I havent got a lot of faith in this visit. I feel that I should be back to 90% at least, but I still have issues. Can you share me if it is normally? I am on my sixth week of recovery and experiencing sharp pains on left side of chest along with the numbness it is much to handle Doctor said it is nerve pains and it will get better! Little did I know three days later OHS. The only thing I did learn, beside the ones I mentioned, was that my, chest was pulled open too far because of the type of instrument used in the surgery. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. I really think I am going to die any day now. When you cross over 3 Months you will feel better. I consider myself very healthy. did experience some memory loss, but seems to be coming back now. Advantage is that you dont need to take Blood thinners daily. 8+ hour long Surgery, 3 days in CICU, 4 days upstairs total of 7 days, then home. Keep in mind . This LVF % they get from 2dEcho . After coming home from hospital I didnt need pain pills. it was the absolute highest mountain I ever had to climb. I know its a long list but I would appreciate any one replying and perhaps if you conquered it I can too. In my case at least 5 months, before I stopped sleeping mid afternoon. There are many cut on my body since the procedure change during the operation (the first procedure minimal invasive was not success so I had to do the open heart surgery one). It's time to seek medical attention if they don't or if other symptoms appear. , Hi, Yes I also feel the same I posted above(In detail. I feel quite fit and healthy. If there is purpose in this, then I look forward to finding it and will do my best to get through this. I have a very good support system with family and friends. I guess the discomfort never goes away. I dont know what to do. Im sorry to hear of your constant pain. The sudden fatigue others have mentioned still hits me 2-3 times a week and have to stop whatever I am doing and take a nap. Pretty much SOP whenever they spread/crack the ribs. The surgery involves taking a healthy blood vessel from the chest or leg area. Anesthesia causes numbness on purpose. Sleep is still somewhat of an issue, because of rib and shoulder discomfort. Hey yall, 9 weeks past quad bypass. It allows the surgeon direct access to your heart. I myself remember basically nothing about the experience and during the first 2 weeks in the hospital I apparently became confused did not know where. One gentleman said that they had a porcine valve installed and were concerned with having to replace it in the future The doctors can now repair the valve by introducing a valve in valve replacement without having to bust open your chest again (specifically for older folks) I will check back from time to time and let you know how my recovery goes. Hello everyone! Im so fortunate to be alive. My cardiologist & hence my wife day I am fine & doing well. I have had pain, numbness. If you have, please reach out to me. I am still clearing my chest from a pleural effusion. I have had such an emotional and spiritual journey. Im 59 and live in Western Australia on the 24.4.2020 I took myself to A and E with what I thought was a chest infection, it wasnt it was fluid around my heart, not had any symptoms always tried to do the right thing exercising and watching weight, never smoked hardly ever drink and here I was with an ejection fraction of 15%. I am optimistic, I havent been to the Gym yet BUT have made arrangements to join next week. Again SLOWLY. Just give him as much love as you can, its really hard to break and everythign makes you tired. Hello Ramesh. In this procedure, a nerve is visualized with ultrasound. It works about as well as a nerve conduction study and is less invasive (8). Slight swelling in your legs, which lasts four months or more. I still have incredible numbness in both incisions, leg and chest. I found it very interesting to read the comments and questions above. I have found these comments so informative. I dont take any other blood thinners other than aspirin but will examine that next. Ive had no swelling in my legs or anywhere. This really bothers me. I have since goggled them all after STOPPING all medications and medicines. Doc had me on a channel blocker which made me dizzy, foggy in the brain and disoriented. My all day stamina is slowly returning, although I have to work on being able to stand for longer periods. Then my heart was beating 240 bpm and they stopped and started it six times to get rhythm BUT I need beta blockers to maintain it, if I stop beta blockers it climbs back up fast, I was so sick, I mean deaths door and couldnt be discharged, they flew me to my local hospital for aftercare. Read food labels for sodium content. Numbness that isn't limited to the breast has many possible causes, including: abnormal levels of minerals such as calcium, potassium, or sodium. I do feel tired and weak. Everyone thinks I should be better at six weeks but I cant feel my left breast is numb. And post OP delirium. Pain. I take Norco aleasr 3 times a month. My scar is looking better but it is still a little red and some days it itches quite a bit. Hi, It will be exactly 3 months old on 20th June 2019 after my Surgery. My recovery has been ok physically the usual chest soreness and subsequent twinges and twitches around the site of the operation Im at the gym now 3 days a week for an hour of intensive aerobic work heart rate I control to peak at 130 bpm. I am trying to find what normal is I did go through the surgery and overall the recovery, I thought great. I notice that your valve take around 30 years. Dr. Creighton Wright answered. I have started hitting a few golf balls and hope to play in a few weeks. 63 y/o Male with a heavily abused body, Smoked a pack a day since my early 40s. He says the back of his head throbs and he feels pressure in his head also. Im 52yo.never smoked. Ive never reached out before. I am doing better after reading all of these other situations. Wow what a journey we have gone through! Hi Vanna, My name is Jack and my surgery was nine weeks ago. My Surgery was on March 20th 2019. Heck, he was doing TAVR on every one else?! All seems better but the dizzy spells are troublesome. I had lots of discomfort but little true pain, apart from the nerves in my leg where they pulled the vein. I am at present on rather a lot of tablets as well. Lost about 20 lbs and have been able to keep it off. For some reason, my outgoing personality is taking a hit following this surgery. I find comfort in the 3 fs.Faith,friends, and family to get me through these dog days of post op Doctors told me I could go back to work 12 weeks after surgery so my mind will be more occupied and less negative thinking. I sure hope that someone here can help me find my way and help answer some of the questions I have posted. I still have a lot of pain on my le After open heart surgery, I have pain in both arms and hands. Three weeks ago I was so sick (renal failure, angina and chest pain) I cancelled a legal action against a Hospital and got my deposit back from Solicitors trust account to pay for my funeral. Feel like my life revolves around watching the clock to take meds. Routine Office visit with no prexisting signs. It is also possible for a nerve to be cut during surgery. Can breathe okay raise all three balls ln the respiratory exercisor .sleep almost on either side but not fully sideon. Wonder if others have the same issue. See a neurologist to evaluate the . My Dad is 95 & I dont want him to have to bury me. Somehow this nerve shorted to another nerve, so for many years, I touch my knee and feel that touch in 3 places from my ankle to my knee! Hi folks! It doesnt hurt just tightness. I was committed to the ICU for almost 6 months and then shortly after was recommitted another 2 months for complications with fluid buildup in my lungs. He tires easily. Its been 7 months since my valve surgery and the journey has been hard.at times lonley and you feel your fighting an uphill battle. We chose an on-x valve for replacement as I was already on blood thinners for Afib. As your heart recovers and your body heals, things will begin to taste better, you will have more energy, and you will be able to resume a more normal life. It took forever for my boob to get feeling and it finally didI remember when I was having gallbladder issues and I am such very hard stick for iv's I tend to be a picc line girl when I have to have surgery or serious stuff lately anyway because my boob was still numb I allowed them to try to get an iv in my boob but alas it didn't work and she was saying how sorry she was and all that and I just looked at her and said really its numb I can't feel it:-). Wonder if it is the metoprolol? My PC had missed all clues and failed to order the battery of tests that would have given her a better diagnosis. I believe in time this will only improve. Neil. and constant soreness in my right breast. My vision comes and goes, after surgery I didnt use my glasses, now after nine weeks I need them almost all the time. I dont have any breathing or heart pain, thank goodness, but my incision on my chest still burns a lot, especially the very bottom and very top of the incision. The cardiologist says my heart is fine. I have been out of the hospital for almost five months now and I can relate to every other comment above: pain, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, medicine, side effects, etc. Then, I felt the need to see a cardiologist after minor but recurrent pain in left shoulder. Bouts of emotions and disbelief that I really went through all of this, but reminded when I remove my shirt and see the scar. If so, would you please leave a comment for Sean detailing your situation and how/if you fixed it? Lately experienced a little dizziness not severe but some and had an issue a few weeks ago feeling out of breath when traveling to a higher altitude town. Post-surgical bloating and swelling is mostly eased with time. Hi Gang! My chest still bothers me and leg is swollen a lot. I asked the same questions after 4 months to my doctor. Anesth Analg. Functionally recovered is about 9 months to a year. And same remedy doesnt help the second time. My dad is very concerned about my health, yet insensitive to my new moods. Heres hoping that it passes soon. Even being a healthcare provider, I sometimes feel frustrated by the slowness of the recovery. Relieved to hear good day/ bad day periods so far after operation. Please do not ignore any signs. I, too, suffer similar symptoms now post op open heart surgery 2 months. Soreness. So, Im doing chemical stress test and rarely get feedback when I ask questions from Cardiologist #2. My husband is still driving me and I hope to not need the wheelchair for distance soon. Thats only gradually coming back. The King's HIghway is getting more complicated. Take the surgery, prepare for six months rest and rehab and enjoy the next 15 years or more of your life. I also just finished my heart Valve replacement last 2 months. T am two months after quadruple bypass and pacemaker. Thank you so much for sharing. I am worried that I have done something. Much to live for! Complete recovery can take about one full year.". Its stories like yours that sound exactly like my days that give me the confidence. Here are its top four types: Median Sternotomy Scars These scars are typically 8 to 11 inches long since the sternum is cut open from top to bottom. Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. Beverly, it's a matter of degree no-one should be suffering excruciating pain after surgery. And it may continue to be numb for several months after surgery. #2 have you changed your diet? I just rode around on mower and trimmed. I was unable to do anything for myself, i was not mobile. By Jennifer Whitlock, RN, MSN, FN Its not uncommon to experience a pins and needles sensation around the chest, shoulder, and upper arm area as well. Here is the problem that sounds a bit like your issue. 2017;4(1):38. doi:10.1186/s40634-017-0113-5, (17) Sowa Y, Kishida T, Tomita K, Adachi T, Numajiri T, Mazda O. I had a triple bypass just about four months ago. The other thing no one warned me about was how long the after effects of the deep anaesthesia last. The angiogram showed triple blocks. Anesthesia may linger longer after surgery if a nerve block was used. The good and less good days, the long term pain, the fears, the sleeplessness, the pushing through it all to get to enjoy what modern medecine can do, the slow but very real progress and improvements in quality of life even slightly, are all things I felt very alone in. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472851, Orthobiologics (e.g. This occurs when the nerves that run through a surgical site are damaged. Im concerned about shortness of breath that I been having. Have others experienced similar issues. So, thank you everyone for sharing your stories! 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