Yet another implant issue (serious)

limniade · 07-07-2007, 10:07 PM

This would be a question for the other women who have implants.

Since yesterday evening, I've been experiencing a sharp, somewhat burning sensation in my left pectoral muscle, about 3" below my collarbone, so above the actual breast itself. I've been trying to think of a way to describe how it feels--at first, it felt like I was being jabbed with a corner of something in only one area, and now the pain is somewhat localized in an arc above the breast. Honestly, it feels a lot like it did when I first had my BA, and the pocket was still healing--and I also feel pain when I stretch or use the muscle.

I lift weights, but I hadn't done anything more strenuous than lift my bike down stairs so I could ride it, which I've done a hundred times before (and for which I use the other arm anyway), it had been a couple days after lifting, etc. etc.

So, my concern is obvious. What on earth is this? Did I pull a muscle? Did I accidentally tear the pocket? How can I best allow this to heal? Should I go back to wearing a compression garment? Should I see my surgeon? I've had the implants for 7 years.

As far as pain goes, it doesn't really hurt that much. It's more discomfort than anything. But I'm concerned about what exactly it might be, and the healing time involved.

SexyChic · 07-08-2007, 12:59 AM

Never had that problem before...maybe post on the implantinfo forum. They know lots on the subject.

user438954890590 · 07-08-2007, 10:32 PM

i would go to your doctor first

empresscat · 07-08-2007, 10:57 PM

Is there bruising? Sounds like it might be a muscle tear. Definitely go see a doctor.

limniade · 07-09-2007, 12:06 AM

Actually, no, no bruising at all. In fact it isn't even a constant pain--just stings/feels odd when I move my arm a certain way or try to use the muscle. When it first started, it felt like something jabbing me under there in two specific spots. Now, it's a larger area, but hurts less. It's better today than yesterday.

I wore a bra to bed last night, then today I wrote my PS an email (hopefully he still has me on file, it's been 6 years) and bought a couple sports bras to wear to keep everything compressed and in place. That's essentially what you do for the first week after surgery to let the pocket heal, and I figured that what was good then will be good now (if indeed that's the problem).

BTW, the Danskin Now Active Sports Bras are only $9 and extremely comfortable.

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