breast numbness after open heart surgery

26 days total in hospital for heart and kidney issues so its taken me a bit longer to recoup and get some strength back. Hi. But the outcome is sweet. I've had all the tests, Heart Caths, scans, Echos, X-rays, Ekgs, Ecgs.. And now I'm going to have surgical vascular restoration with coronary bypass. (Ok, well hows about a 5 Mile hike in Banff instead..lol). 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. After my surgery I used to get bit of dizziness and or feeling kind of body not in normal state. I feel like I have rats in my brain. Hello Stuart Thats only gradually coming back. Thoughts suggestions? i try to walk 5km as often as i can. I woke up in the ICU to notice that the left side of my left hand was asleep you know, how your foot might go to sleep if you positioned your leg improperly for too long. I feel I am recovered like normal before But off-late suddenly I feel little bit of short of breathing (May be PsychologicalLike when you think of breathing then you try to breath faster)..Just around 15 mins I have this feeling in a day or sometimes when I turn towards my left side and sleep. Im pretty sure Bob will be okay just give him time, hes been through a lot. If the dizzy spells are fairly common I can live with that but I would like to hear from others if they have had similar experiences after surgery. Had a heart attack got rushed to hospital where they saved my life .Now 6 months down the line .went to physio for a few weeks because had a stroke as well they got my left side moving again .then went to cardio rehab twice a week for a few weeks that was also a great help .now all healing up nice still get a lot of tingles in the leg from vien remove scar .and the chest gets a few light stabbing pains on the left side and ever now and again on the right .get out of breath most days and other times Im ok .it is all like a new learning curve .Im very emotional and I never was.i no I will never be the same again but least Im still here and pleased of that and once a week toast every ones health down the pub but do not smoke. My blood pressure is usually 156/92 (not good), but my heart dr says just monitor it for 3 months I am thinking of changing Drs. She no longer wears the brace, has gotten sensation back, and has limited pain. They might not be as careful as I am. But i will make them sit for few seconds and try correlation method and finally make sure I giving them the reason for the call. All shortness of breath was gone after about 6 days of Home Therapy and walking on the treadmill. since you had a good relationship i think it would be good for you to see him but also realize that that it may be tough for him emotionally. I have never felt so alone and I was always a go getter and enjoyed being with people meeting new people and being with family and friends. Ann N Y Acad Sci. So its kinda normal to feel a certain way. Having read everyones postings I feel very lucky as I only found this site looking for info on the chest muscle and shoulder pain, having wondered if it was normal and now I see a lot of you have it. I just had a mitral valve replacement, open heart surgery, endocarditis, mrsa of the blood stream, sepsis, a splenectomy, six strokes, and blood clots in both arms 7 months ago. Losing 20 lbs. Very informative article and I really enjoyed going through the comments to view others experiences after OHS. My husband had an aortic heart valve replacement 7 years ago due to a bicuspid valve. I was 55 inches and 170 lbs. On January 29 I underwent OHS and had a quadruple bypass. Lots of scientific studies, but nothing particularly helpful until finding this blog. Can Numbness and Tingling be Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Your blog was very helpful knowing I am not alone. Numbness is a fairly common side effect of surgery. Possible : . After spending 3 weeks in the hospital I dont think I ever got my muscle strength back. (11) Zhang H, Uchimura K, Kadomatsu K (November 2006). The lack of a good night sleep is driving me nuts. If so, would you please leave a comment for Sean detailing your situation and how/if you fixed it? This problem was a genetic problem and it shooted up suddenly. CABG X 4 - Nov.2013. Hi Janice. I had triple bypass 5 months ago and was also put on Metoprolol. Often a warm shower is a good treatment. My doctors indicate that Im suffering from nerve pain. Feeling tired most of he time, sleeping is problematic but refuse to give in to that. Hi, my name is Diane B and I had a Stemi-MI Dec. 2, 2019 and required a CABG on Dec. 4, 2019. I dont feel it all the time. I am reading through these posts and came across yours. God bless! I found him! So, thank you everyone for sharing your stories! J Exp Orthop. I havent left my house in over 11 weeks. It went well, the mammary artery was harvested so no digging anything out of my leg and was home at the end of the week. In fact, the survival rate for bypass patients who make it through the first month after the . My kidneys were OK before CABG. My cardiologist suggested vascular surgery as an option but two other physicians said the dizzy spells are more related to the medications;. Im glad to be alive. I surmise that it is very painful, I cant imagine the pain he feels. I mean no disrespect to many who have been there and done that, and those who have learned via traditional education or by any other means especially if they are men. Anyone experienced something similar? a few days later I had OHS triple bypass. All I can say as that I am thankful to be able to spend time with my children, it is easy to talk about not being around when you are not sick. You may know how this feels. Surgery raises the stakes since it also involves anesthesia and an incision. Maryann Gomez, I am so sorry your are not feeling valued with your current healthcare providers. Maybe I will have some news for people suffering same symptoms. Seems like it takes forever to get back to sleep and then wake up again a few hours later. Sitting up was an effort, for days and weeks. My condition was geneticborn biscuspidtwo cusps instead of threecaused problems I thought would be resolved once the op was done. I have worn a halter monitor to timesonce for a week & once for 2 weeks. Relieved to hear good day/ bad day periods so far after operation. Ps. I am having vision problems as well my Vision has worsened since surgery I went from not needing glasses for Distance to I cant see 30 40 feet and failed a Drivers Licenses Renewal!!! , Hi, Yes I also feel the same I posted above(In detail. I have had pain, numbness, and constant soreness in my right breast. I have been told that generally there is a month of healing for every hour of this type of surgery. Verywell Health's content is for informational and educational purposes only. Taking several medications including Carvidilol that do cause dizzy spells but cant seem to get a consistent diagnoses and plan for the future. This will improve steadily. You hit the nail on the head brianm depending on the skill of your surgeon (and whether he was something of a speed demon!) Thats what threw the drs off cause they cant understand how my heart valves got so blocked ( 2/95% & 2/85% blocked). I am also 5 months out of quadruple bypass. I provided some thoughts for Sean below, but Im curious to know if you experienced this heart surgery complication. Tingling or numbness in your elbow or fingers. Sure, what does he care, he's never had one! An implantable loop recorder is a device that records the heartbeat continuously for up to three years. Similarly lift your arms out to your sides, straight armed and slow. You may have been in the intensive care unit some of the time, in . There are a couple of things that can cause memory loss and brain fog after open-heart surgery. pin pricking sensation in left breast pin pricking sensation in left breast. This is solely a personal account that might or might not offer some insight on what to expect when diagnosed with this condition. The repair wasnt as good as they hoped I was told. I think diet is extreamly important to heal well. Of course, there are always exceptions. 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%. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190589, Neal JM, Bernards CM, Hadzic A, et al. This may be due to the way your arm was placed during surgery. Avoid processed foods. Just like a lot of people on here, I have days were I feel great, and days when I feel like Im worse off than before my surgery. Im becoming really concerned. After a week. Im a year older than your son and had bypass surgery about month and half ago. Ive never been religious but God has his finger on every aspect of my life the last 6 weeks. I thought if I just would sleep and rest all weekend I would feel better on Monday. Everything I eat matters. Tomorrow i go for my first mammorgram since my open heart surgery. Like many of you I find that depression and an impatience are my biggest issues. Seperated Sternum . I had a hard time sleeping on my back. Just started doing ten minutes twice a day on my excercise bike if this helps to get back to normal (what ever normal was before) but is this shortage of breath normal after reading some of the threads on here it seems that it is. Somewhere between my knee and upper calf they exposed the nerve. So to fellow heart patients good luck and thinking of you all. Fortunately mine did and others I know say it just took time. One thing I have noticed is excessive yawning, even if I dont feel tired. The Surgical Team at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center was nothing short of Fantastic! A real wake up very lucky, now on tablets 3 times daily. This all came out of nowhere- now understand it is certainly genetics Im doing pretty well. John (UK). Now almost 10 months since surgery, he seems to have plateaued. My surgery was on March 20th, I am recovering good by Gods grace, only thing sometimes I feel short of breath And also little bit of memory loss which Im trying to recover. Three months after surgery I was playing full court basketball and made it to opening day of my 55+ Baseball League (90 feet bases, bunting, stealing real baseball, not softball) and proceeded to have my best season ever. I went to the GP but they neglected to send me back in. I had OHS almost 3 weeks ago. Ive had no swelling in my legs or anywhere. I think Im tired of it!! I have started hitting a few golf balls and hope to play in a few weeks. Take the surgery, prepare for six months rest and rehab and enjoy the next 15 years or more of your life. However, I have found that going to cardiac rehab, which is like a gym where there are nurses and your heart is monitored while on exercise equipment has helped a great deal. I have also had numbness on my right breast since my surgery on 2/14 of this year. My PC had missed all clues and failed to order the battery of tests that would have given her a better diagnosis. One of the medications I was given is Metoprolol but I had to stop takin it because it caused extreme swelling in my legs and feet and pressure in my head (particularly when bending over). TYPE OF SURGERY Most women have spare tissue on the chest wall and under the arms so this tissue can be used to fill the space where the tumour has been removed. It feels healthy enough but, alas, six weeks later I had a brain bleed, due to blood thinning meds. It seems a bit more than post-op blues. Think of your leg feeling numb if you sit too long in the same position. Can Tingling in the Hands and Feet Be a Symptom of Diabetes? Hey Vince, Hoping you are doing much better! So glad to see this page! Three weeks ago had my aortic valve replaced for the second time along with the ascending aortic artery and part of the aortic arch replaced. -Occasional numbness & tingling in the last 2 fingers & sometimes the entirety of both my hands. It is great to know I am not alone with worries and concerns about what stage should I be at with my recovery. Weigh yourself each day. I had 9 hours of surgery on April 9, so I am going on 9 months. Hi Paul, I fully understand where your coming from. I have 2 children mid 30s and 4 grandkids that I want to see grow up. 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. Yesheat makes it much worse just as you reported Heather. I like cardiac rehab but I still dont feel 100 % and it is very frustrating especially when I see people in rehab that are so much older than I am, that are doing better. All the best, Mike, Great place to come to and read all everyones journey. Once I quite taking that Cartia XT I started to feel like myself again. I felt like I was underwater screaming! Causes. Im 49 years old and have had 3 open heart surgeries 30 Xanthoma sugeries and now own over 50 cardiac, renal and peripheral stents. I hope by now you are having better daysthere will still be good days & bad days ahead you are not alone? He means well, but it is difficult for now. back at work however work fewer hours than normal. Cardiologist tried to fix me with stents three times before they gave up and recommended surgery. Though I havent had any drastic, or particularly uncomfortable side effects from the Meds, I met with my PCP and discussed changing/doing away with Meds if I can. The Cleveland Clinic defines numbness as "a loss of feeling or sensation in an area of the body." Find and research over 1,500 patient-recommended heart valve surgeons. But everyone cant do it bcoz the process of finding the suitable remedy is quite rigorous. The only thing its so frustrating at times thinking to ones self its never going to end,but I suppose four/five weeks into it is still early days. I happy to say that this was a success and my left atrium has shrunk almost back to normal and ejection fraction is almost normal.i am walking 5 miles daily. Men, nothing personal! Incidence and risk factors for postoperative lingual neuropraxia following airway instrumentation: A retrospective matched case-control study. I am currently doing Cardiac rehab 3 days a week along with walking most every day. Yes, Tissue valve last for 10 to 15 years. After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. And Im also walking about 5 miles a day, and I walk every day whether I feel like it or not. Now, sharp as ever. As for anxiety and depression, check out Dr. Claire Weeks on the web. Any words of advice or encouragement/discouragement would be appreciated. What made it worse for me is that I lost my wife just 2 years ago so going through this alone was tough I really have to fight depression. My first was in 1996 when I was only 29. Am I the only one? I am NOT a depressed individual by any means, and have gone through Thyroid Cancer removal (15 years ago) and Melanoma surgery (1 1/2 months) before the OHS, with little side effects. Sudden change in temperature does not help eaither. I just couldnt get strong enough. I was in the hospital for 5 days. Most of my scar looks OK, flat and thin. Around 6-8 weeks are expected for the bone to heal properly (without any complications), while recovery from an open heart is variable from person to person. 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. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. Thanks! 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. I am 22 years old.I feel discomfort in my heart and pain. Roll on 10 months, I have had aortic replacement valve. My very best wishes go out to all my fellow HEART patients. For sure the first few months had its moments. Im frightened, anxious, tired, no taste .. What are other peoples experience? God bless of of you this makes a strong person and little bit weaker, but only temporary. I am thankful to be a live and tell myself that over and over when depressed thoughts enter my mind! Its not uncommon to experience a pins and needles sensation around the chest, shoulder, and upper arm area as well. I am thankful for this site. They all have little pieces that I have gone through. Everyday is different in regards to pain and my emotions but my biggest comfort is my family. I have also changed my diet and yes mine is also hereditary. Wish Bob and yourself all the best . Unfortunately, no one told me about Pump Head. I have good days and bad days but I feel like Im never going to get back to normal. However Ive been concerned about the chest pain and numb arm spells which I have 3-5 of daily. Bev. Ask your Doctor about it, also Continue to walk, if your doc permits. Heres a prior blog about that topic: However, your condition sounds very specific. My experience is like yours.. Have your symptoms gotten any better or worse with the passing of time? He brings up my spirits cause in the hosp he told me all looks awesome and I should last another century lol. One of the biggest issues we see after surgery is scarring around the nerves (1). Walk daily as advised. The doctors can tell us a lot and thank God for them, but folks like you who are reporting from the trenches offer encouragement, lived experience, and advice. Better to check with Cardio Surgeon. ), I had the same. 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. I didnt find anyone on this blog who have had this condition. My husband does all the grocery shopping. Lol. All rights reserved. Needing heart surgery - need information re doctors at U of PA, Advice for other women with heart disease, Endocarditis and other heart valve problems, Experiences with healthcare professionals, Living with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure, Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). My surgeon says it is damage to the ulnar nerve caused by compression of the nerves in my chest during surgery. Stretching may have been too muchsoooo will eliminate weight. Hi Andy, Last May 2018 I went in for mitral valve repair. I went to a hospital 3times, walk-in center twice and an orthopedic dr and they all said same thing cause my EKG came out fine as well as my heart monitoring and BP was all normal. This blog does not offer advice, in any way, to anyone suffering from this disease. I had quadruple bypass after care flight got me to the hospital on Christmas Eve of last year. He was 57 at the time and thats far too young to have your life become so changed. I am doing better after reading all of these other situations. You can't shift to a more comfortable position. I believe in time this will only improve. The good news is, even though it is a lot slower that I want, I am feeling better every day. Had aortic valve replacement and repair to tricuspid valve. The first time because I still experience numbness in my arm and the second time because I was having severe back pain. Hi all. at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no. Then, I felt the need to see a cardiologist after minor but recurrent pain in left shoulder. Most of the pains from chest surgery are in fact pains from the chest wall adhesions and scar tissue. But, after Christmas Im dont do anything but what I have too. Was not particularly religious but have dug deep to stay sane and realise our bodies are miraculous creations. Other times I dont take sugar. . I cant lift a load of laundry, put dishes away, drive a car, and some days I can hardly get out of bed due to the pain. At 39 years old, I never thought I would be dealing with this. Surgery successful, blood clots in the harvest leg, blood thinners corrected the blood clots, recovery going well. I plan to go this week. Wow what a journey we have gone through! I had the surgery 2 years ago and I am still experiencing pain in my sternum with every breath. Its going to be a long road to recovery; Im certain of it. doi:10.1111/os.12507, (3) Mueller K, McGowan J, Kane S, Voyadzis JM. Did it ever return to normal? Im male, 51, active, slightly overweight, drink and smoke. Even being a healthcare provider, I sometimes feel frustrated by the slowness of the recovery. Bouts of emotions and disbelief that I really went through all of this, but reminded when I remove my shirt and see the scar. I am 11 weeks out of OHS. Im devastated, and absolutely terrified. Presently Im on Gabapentin but that does not relieve the pain. She has experience in primary care and hospital medicine. Post-surgical bloating and swelling is mostly eased with time. My stitches will come off on Monday, and so far, I am very happy with my progress. I was told I had a congenital heart problem at 63 years of age. Catherine, Everyone is different and heals differently. Everything that has been said here in the comments all tie up as the normal healing process so I suppose we all have to be very patient and look after ourselves just a tad better than pre-op days Good luck everyone its not easy BUT I really dont relish the alternative Maz, I am at my 1 year anniversary and I am back to working out 5 days a week, however sometimes I still feel a discomfort in my chest, and that scares me sometimes, when to the emergency room last month, but God is good and everything cane out good. I did them daily for a year. I started having heart problems in my mid 40s. I went back to work full time in June but even getting from the parking lot to my office is a struggle. Im wondering if part of this is due to the high doses of statin and beta blockers they put me on. The most common form causes numbness in the hands, usually in . It's common after heart surgery to be sad or blue, but these feelings should pass after the first few weeks. I wish you all the best in your recovery! Hang in there, you are not alone. Please keep your spirit going Maryann. Yes like Neil I am having dizzy spells and am going to Doctor tomorrow. Most of my life I have always felt like the toughest man to walk the earth. I couldnt breathe or walk very far so what exactly was my quality of life? Her grip strength went from negligible to normal. Im still very tired on some days very emotional and feel like just something is missing. I will not be seeing, I think the pain is nerve endings becoming active again. 8 weeks after surgery I could drive, but turning the wheel caused some soreness in the chest and seat belt was uncomfortable going over the surgery scar on chest. I made notes and called my PC physician and though she ordered a battery of test, I only got a basic EKG and was told at the end of my visit that during the EKG my heart stopped twice thats why they had to do the test twice but the second test my heart did not stop. That was a mistake. Just like my brother and sister, im sure you would think nothing of helping your son but it may be tough for him, especially if he has been fairly independent. After further tests, he said I have mitral valve prolapse (nearly state 4) and I need surgery immediately. It does get better but it takes time. Surgeons who work on the face understand the potential for nerve damage. Making the Incision - In the case of classic open heart surgery, the breast bone will be split open using a saw. I had a quadruple bypass on March 12 2019. , Hi Paula, I had my open heart surgery (double bypass) on 18 May at Harefield Hospital in Uxbridge. Three years since my quad bypass. I had a quadruple bypass on June 7, 2018, so its been just about three months. What used to be delicious tasted like old peanuts. 2013;257(3):403412. Was grateful for mine beforemore so now. I try to eat healthy and try to go the holistic/ natural way of life. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. Thank you all for sharing. Plast Aesthet Res. Have my good days and bad days. Read More. When there was intense pain two days ago I have taken a homeopathic remedy digitalis 30. ), all the Data from Therapy / Rehab is textbook, constant progress, and a much better sense of well being again! I am lifting 30 plus pounds, but not over doing it. looking at others having a normal life makes me depressed. And the longer the surgery, the greater the chance that numbness will occur. When you're released from the hospital, follow the set of instructions for post-surgery care exactly. The upshot? Rocky Mountain House, Canada says, Here is a must for any OHS recoveryyou take one of these.. turn it, Greg says, "Here is a must for any OHS recovery"Read more, Richard Munson from Still waiting for follow- up appointment with surgeon and cardiologist. For some reason, my outgoing personality is taking a hit following this surgery. Angiogram showed a 95% blockage in my LAD and surgery was recommended they couldnt stent it because it was on a bend and at a junction. How Common is Loss of Sensation After Surgery. Dont get me wrong: I have struggles that sometimes seem overwhelming. In August of 1991 finally got tired of being sick all the time, short of breathe, changed Doctors again. I am diabetic which doesnt help. Thank you all. Your messages are very encouraging and enlightening. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. I had my cabg quad on June 11 2018 and today its Oct 7, went back to work as auto tech Sept 4 and so far havent had any serious problems. I read in some blog that it is good to drink 2 glasses of beer and I had on couple of occasions. I am 63 and recently had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced. This cold weather is driving me crazy, Im thinking about going to Florida to recover. 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