Can Numbness and Tingling be Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? I thought if I just would sleep and rest all weekend I would feel better on Monday. Both this and nerve pain can be similar, but by and large, nerve pain tends to feel more like electric shocks. No physical symptoms, and a 71 year old. Am I the only one? Now Im at 26%. Have had 4 stents. I had my surgery almost six months ago (triple bypass) I do feel a lot better then before the surgery but since the surgery I am very out of breath and my left breast is very sore. I went to the GP but they neglected to send me back in. The time it takes to fully heal will depend on the person's age and overall health and the complexity of the operation. I am lifting 30 plus pounds, but not over doing it. My legs can ache going up a flight of stairs and get short of breat and sternum pain. I really benefit from reading this blog.. Endometriosis Leg Pain: Before, During, and After Periods, Bunion Surgery: Everything You Need to Know, An Overview of Nerve Pain After Abdominal Surgery, Sinus Surgery: Everything You Need to Know. That is unreal to me! 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 Lots of complications. Plast Reconstr Surg. Hi all. Hi Marry, I am Vanna 29 years old. Turns out it was all in my head. sensitivity (to the touch) reduced . Heck, he was doing TAVR on every one else?! I find that if I stick to these 2 things religiously (because there certainly isnt very much else that we can control, besides diet, exercise, and sleep! it was the absolute highest mountain I ever had to climb. I get dizzy and have double vision at times. Finally, I get Afib and #2 puts me on higher bp rx and a statin. My balance has also been effected. it has been twenty weeks ? Thats my goal. Even getting back to cooking a meal was a real achievement . Use a heating pad or ice pack . After a week, at home I called my surgeon and was told they had no, idea what it could be. 85 clinic locations offering non-surgical Regenexx solutions for musculoskeletal pain. Anyone else having issues this long? This all came out of nowhere- now understand it is certainly genetics Im doing pretty well. Support and understanding/encouragement is so important!! I wish everyone good health and stay positive. Just hope i do not have to wait 4 years for the wizzyness to clear up like a previous comment. Black American Risks for Heart Disease and Stroke, Diagnostic Criteria for Familial Hypercholesterolemia, A Global Call to Action on Familial Hypercholesterolemia, My Journey with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Heart Disease, https://livingwithfh.blogspot.com/2016/07/life-at-five-months-after-open-heart.html. But need to say this to the women who are out there experiencing breast pain after months of surgery..just like men, our breast muscles and nerves have been cut, however, our breasts are heavy, this can slow down our healing. Hi all, i am Vanna 29 years old. I am six months 12 days out. The most common is coronary artery bypass grafting, which . It didnt and ended up after 4 months causing dilated cardio myopathy and a lower ejection fraction of 35%. Copyright Regenexx 2023. I am an Eagle and Ranger scout in the B.S.A and used to enjoy rock climbing, hiking, kiteboarding, snowboarding and such. 3 months ago I started having dizzy spells and double vision. No sugars, no booze, lots of veggies, beans, rice, some lean meat, eggs. 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. 5 months smoke free too. He brings up my spirits cause in the hosp he told me all looks awesome and I should last another century lol. 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. Let me know if you learn anything more about it. J Exp Orthop. In this procedure, a nerve is visualized with ultrasound. Im wondering if part of this is due to the high doses of statin and beta blockers they put me on. Idk. I decided just to take one 500mg paracetamol in the evening, in case I have pain. Better health to us all! Midterm followup occurred between 13 and 21 months after surgery. Everyday is different in regards to pain and my emotions but my biggest comfort is my family. Ive been reading comment after comment. A specialized bra may reduce pain for women recovering from heart surgery. I have all ready had one blister on my scar that need to be cut and I had to pack it with gauze after every shower. 2018;13(1):e0190589. We chose an on-x valve for replacement as I was already on blood thinners for Afib. i am back to work as I write this. Doctor was hoping to do a triple but ended up only getting the widowmaker which was 100% blocked. , putting my feelings aside and wanting only what is best for him, I will let his needs guide the ship. My cardiologist And surgeons use teleconference. My cardiologist is not terribly concerned and assures me everything is fine. As for anxiety and depression, check out Dr. Claire Weeks on the web. I had OHS on Feb. 12, 2020. Hi, It will be exactly 3 months old on 20th June 2019 after my Surgery. 2008;134(3):254-262. doi:10.1016/j.pain.2007.04.019, (16) Centeno C, Markle J, Dodson E, et al. I hope this helps someone. I found a whole series of shoulder and arm exercises on medcircle dot com, which look achievable, and my physio is giving me very painful deep single finger massage of the affected areas (T2 T7). I found this blog and am 3 weeks post op with a new On-X valve and gel weave ascending aortic graft. Former professional athlete and still very active Non smoker, proper weight, etc., was ambushed by heredity. . Lu g capacity has greatly increased. This really bothers me. It is hard for me to imagine being physically able to manage going back to work in a few weeks. Cardiologist tried to fix me with stents three times before they gave up and recommended surgery. In 1982, spent 7 days in hospital having Heart related tests , sent home with a prescription for Valium and no answers. One thing I have noticed is excessive yawning, even if I dont feel tired. I am at 12 weeks and now wonder if there is additional fluid. I had a cardiac calcification test done for the heck of it. Take care. He has good days (last week he actually began to jog with me, albeit very briefly) and not-so-good days (yesterday he was exhausted after a very slow 2-mile walk). chest never felt like ribs were cracked. just may need a little breathing room as long as he is careful let him do stuff (maybe dont let him try to breakdown a large cardboard box for recycling it hurts!!) Surgery-related chest pain signs include: Increasing pain with movement of the chest. I have acute pain in my right side just in line with my right Armpit. So sorry for all the suffering and fear out there Why am I on this blog? Drs say it takes up to six month to be at my normal self again. Had surgery 12 october 5 weeks ago for aortic valve replacement using minimally invasive procedure using edwards intuity bovone valve. Memory loss means I wanted to do something and I will call the related person in my office, but suddenly forget for what I called hahaahah. He lives in a fog. I feel that I should be back to 90% at least, but I still have issues. Tingling or numbness in your elbow or fingers. I hear you Maryann. I read in some blog that it is good to drink 2 glasses of beer and I had on couple of occasions. I will say. He means well, but it is difficult for now. Im used to be very active and now Im pretty much limited to walking 3-4 miles daily. I am still amazed that I was home 3 days after open heart aortic valve replacement. My cardiologist suggested vascular surgery as an option but two other physicians said the dizzy spells are more related to the medications;. Helpful to wear soft bra @ all times & still use pillow to splint @ night. Plast Aesthet Res. Then all the sudden I am feeling very dizzy and nauseous. most of all thank God for giving you a second chance in life. I too in my opinion have similar moods to your partner.Had mitral valve open heart surgery on 30/4 then discharged 6/5.The last 3 days I got very angry irritable & fuzzled.. You never know how much they can inspire. Im happy to read your stories. I sure hope that someone here can help me find my way and help answer some of the questions I have posted. To make a long story short, I had a major heart attack ( near death when my daughter and son-in-law got me to ER) . The aim of volume replacement surgery is to allow larger tumours to be removed and the tissue to be replaced to restore the shape and size of the breast with a good cosmetic outcome. But also the emotional stress before and after the surgery may cause temporary hair loss. Hi everyone! Right after surgery, when my poor heart was beaten up senseless, and so tired and so weak, for month, everything, even breathing, walking up a flight of stairs very slowly, showering took a Herculean effort. I am 3 months from terrible mitral valve replacement and couple other procedures. I had triple bypass the end of November and am looking at going back to work in a couple weeks. Still sleeping in my recliner, which oddly is a lot more comfortable than I would have thought, especially surrounded by a lot of pillows. Anesthesia causes numbness on purpose. BUT I held on to the hem of the Lords robes, I never lost sight of him in the darkest moments post-OP, I maintained my Faith in Him and I Trusted Him with every fiber of my being. I put myself at about 85% of pre surgery and still improving. . My husband is still driving me and I hope to not need the wheelchair for distance soon. Numbness can occur after surgery for several reasons, especially if you received anesthesia. Im 12 years past a heart attack. So I preety much take care of my home and family. Alas, I had to inform her she would not be so luckY..!! When my drain was removed it was very painful..not at all a relief and I have had a terrible pain i, I had open heart surgery a month ago and I wanted to know if its normal to still be in pain and my right boob hurts really bad and wondering if that's normal, Hi, I'm 47 and I've had 2 heart attacks. I was lifting weights again at eight months. Hello Mark, good to hear your story and truly hope youre recovering really well. So last evening I started online research as I was having yet another episode and found this blog. Muscles are sore but that could be some of the cardio therapy. I do not practice anymore. This will improve steadily. 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. The concern I have is that I have a persistent sharp pain on the left side of my chest which feels like it's coming from my heart or my lungs. 2015;26(9):522527. I had a plural effusion and went back to the hospital to ave it drained. It is great to know I am not alone with worries and concerns about what stage should I be at with my recovery. His stamina is still not terrific. Would you be so kind as to share the website that you referred to (the physician led group)? I am so thankful for Life and I pray that if you are feeling depressed consider talking to the Lord about it, perhaps reading some of the Psalms in the Bible. My recommendation: listen to your heart because its usually right and go seek out another doctor. But i need to take blood thinners like Walfarin or Acitrom. I will be going back for my 6 months check up. Getting better every day, but will feel a lot better without the need for IV and wound vac. Id love to know where else to look for support/answers/advice/etc. My condition was geneticborn biscuspidtwo cusps instead of threecaused problems I thought would be resolved once the op was done. Please always consult with a professional and certified healthcare provider to discuss if a treatment is right for you. Sign up with the Family Heart Foundation to receive monthly news, education and support! The exercises I gave are how to stretch those chest wall adhesions and scar tissue without doing additional damage and generating MORE scar tissue and adhesions. Would you still have numbness in the sternum area ten months after open heart surgery? Cleveland Clinic cardiologists suggest this: "You'll do most of your healing - about 80 per cent - in the first 6-8 weeks after surgery". I asked the same questions after 4 months to my doctor. I dont want to go through this again! It was a medication causing the nausea. Blessings! My struggle is with pain between my shoulder blades. Your blood pressure is dangerously high! My breasts hurt all the time. I have been told get used to it that is what often happens after open heart surgery. Thats what threw the drs off cause they cant understand how my heart valves got so blocked ( 2/95% & 2/85% blocked). Im trying to go back to my old routine but even the lightest things like sweeping or doing laundry takes all my air and I have to stop and rest until I can breathe normal again. This is one of my biggest fears. A partial sternotomy involves a 3- to 4-inch incision through part of your sternum (breastbone). Mostly, however, Im just so grateful to be alive. And post OP delirium. Its been quite a journey. Presently Im on Gabapentin but that does not relieve the pain. If you have specific inquiries, please feel free to contact us at info@familyheart.org. Everyone thinks I should be better at six weeks but I cant feel my left breast is numb. It definitely can take a LONG time to feel fully recovered. I have good support but that doesnt change the emotional roller coaster. All the above cited problems. And for those who have had surgery what type of clothing would be comfortable post-op and what things should I bring for my stay? I had a quadruple bypass on June 7, 2018, so its been just about three months. Neurapraxia: damage to the covering of the wire, or myelin sheath, Axonotmesis: damage to the wire itself, or the neurons, Neurotmesis: the nerve is torn or cut in half, Low back fusion surgery (transient nerve injury lasting less than three months): 50% to 62% (2,3), Shoulder replacement surgery: 21% had temporary nerve damage, 2% had permanent nerve damage (6). I am a practicing architect and I love what I do. Read More. All rights reserved. July. Sudden-onset: If you noticed sudden numbness in one or both of your buttocks, this could be a medical emergency and you should seek immediate medical attention. Theresa, Our situations sound very similar. I walk 5 miles daily and participate in many other activities. Although my rehab was cancelled due to the current coronavirus lockdown, the nurse informs me that had things been normal that I would have received physio as part of the rehab. Im 8 weeks post op, so it seems this is going to take a while. I started running again after six weeks and regained my lost muscle mass in four months. Be kind to yourself and remember full recovery can take 12 weeks. Its gonna take a while but it does get better some days. This has been good for me reading all your stories. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Pain. I found it very interesting to read the comments and questions above. I had quadruple bypass surgery on May 24, 2018 and am back to work, although my incisions are still in the process of healing. The Cleveland Clinic defines numbness as "a loss of feeling or sensation in an area of the body." Anesthesia causes numbness on purpose. Good Luck to All Lloyd. Good-luck everyone! When mentioned to doctors . I had a hard time sleeping on my back. The upshot? 2013;257(3):403412. I am optimistic, I havent been to the Gym yet BUT have made arrangements to join next week. Although when I left I was still short of breath and in a lot of pain it was far nicer to mend on my own sofa. I take 1 x aspirin, 2 x Furosemide a day (not 8 as he prescribe and no Spiractin 25), I take half a Bisoprolol and 1 x Atorvastatin a day. doi:10.1111/os.12507, (3) Mueller K, McGowan J, Kane S, Voyadzis JM. There has been some huge progress since the surgery but it seems like there is a long way to go. I may sleep 2 to 4 hours or total broken sleep for the night. Learned a lot about what tests really matter as you should. This major operation leaves them with a long chest incision and a lengthy recovery. Best wishes to all of you. It would be so easy to give up and start wondering if this is even worth it. . it's nine weeks, is this normal ? It was as well you got it checked out but there can be all kinds of reasons, including infections, which can be quite serious, or wires breaking for example and that's why it's important to check out pains even if it turns out to not be significant. It had caused an aneurysm, and it was also severely leaking. I am sure it is all quite normal but I am struggling to have any communication with the medical staff, the information I am getting is patchy and neither Bob or I were given any information on what to expect during his post-surgery recovery period. I am praying for each and everyone, that you will all feel completely recovered soon and I hope to keep posting in this group. Hey Susan 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. I grew frustrated in May 2019 after my annual physical ( which was good except for high cholesterol), when my legs, ankles and feet started to swell and I began to have pain in my legs that radiated up to my chest when walking. Like many of you I find that depression and an impatience are my biggest issues. However, theres a new way to help nerves heal and get rid of the scar tissue called ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection with orthobiologics. sudden numbness or weakness in arms or leg sudden, severe headache Acute gout flare-up elevated temperature more than 100.0 f or 38.0 c two times within 24 hours Im getting very afraid reading most of these post. 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. I was shocked when I had to have by pass. Things can and often do get better with time. A lot of the pain and tightness comes when I try to roll over and sleep on my side. I had just had a complete physical and it showed up perfect. I am 59 and had a sextuple bypass 4 months ago. Really depressed. This complete loss of sensation or tingling at the incision site is common in all types of plastic surgery, from rhinoplasty to liposuction. Hi All I had Aortic Value surgery around four weeks ago ,got home around two weeks from hospital about two weeks,still find I get out of breath whilst walking around the apartment or our gardens and get tired by the end of the day. at the same time i felt bad for putting them in that position and impacting their lives, maybe your son feels the same way. Had a heart attack on 1/18/19 with bypass surgery three days later. 10 days later I mowed the front lawn and half my neighbours and walked the dog (she is 72 and did the rest of her lawn). So, there are three good days a week. I had quadruple bypass surgery on February 13, of this year. Aortic valve (cow), aortic root and aorta (composite) replaced. Gradual: This means the butt numbness is worsening over time. Thanks to each and everyone of you who took the time to share your stories. Best advice I have had is stay as active as you can and time is your friend. I am 5 months now since the surgery, doing cardiac rehab which is almost over and overall so much better. My hea, Deep buring pain after open heart surgery, CHEST PAIN NOT CARDIAC AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY, constant fear, depression and pain after open heart, Mammo's after Open Heart Surgery for Mitral Valve, Feeling very alone in my open heart surgery journey, I am having my first mammogram after my open heart surgery. Try to do as much of what you used to do.your body will tell you when you should stop or slow downlisten to your body. Cardiologist recommended stent surgery but vascular specialists did not come to the same conclusion. You will have over the shoulder pains after but it doesn't last long. Very similar to what I felt just after my surgery. I told the nurse a few days later, that the pain was so sharp at times I could not walk, across the room. The repair wasnt as good as they hoped I was told. I am back to work at my part time job at Home Depot. 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. I am currently doing Cardiac rehab 3 days a week along with walking most every day. Paycewhat made you choose mechanical the second time around? I hope so cause I never want to go they this again!! I would love to know if you are still having this problem..and if so, what is it like now?. Pain, maybe, but not excruciating. My Dr took me off it, and I feel better. 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 am NOT on dialysis so I celebrate that! One of the common complaints of those who went through breast enhancement surgery is the feeling of numbness on one or both of their arms. I dont remember much as it was happening, but when i woke up, Dr.s nurses,, and family around me. I am hoping you and your readers can provide some useful information, either scientific or anecdotal. This is to be expected. A cardiac cath showed my 3 major arteries were blocked 97%, 98%, and 100%. I couldnt eat and a Naso Gastric tube was inserted and I didnt even want to eat after I was taken off the Vent. Most importantly, my heart rate is still in 90s most of the time with palpitation. Everything I eat matters. This will require a heart lun. I will too. 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. Cardiologist said I have vertebral basilar insufficiency and recommended vascular surgery. I tried driving buts its still to painful. Milk ducts can become clogged, causing a firm, tender lump. Hi Marlon, We are glad you are doing well. Its only 3 months so Im praying it will get better and I do keep myself going cause God did give me another chance with life and lost 45lbs in 3 months since surgery. They couldnt understand why my heart function was so poor, there were a couple of blockages but only at 60%, he said we cant see any other issue causing this so lets get the obvious fixed, I said ok and 6 weeks later I had a quadruple heart bypass, 5 days in hospital and I was home and that was including having a collapsed lung after surgery I had no pain only discomfort,8 weeks since op I feel really good, first 2-3 weeks I felt fragile and sleep wasnt the best, but no pain, I recently had an echocardiogram test and was told my heart was returning to normal function Its very daunting Paul I know but as my wife said its better get it done now while youre relatively fit rather than having it done as an emergency, yes reading the other posts I seem to have been quite fortunate with my recovery so far, I hope this helps you, take care Steve. 3 months later I still get tired a lot, cardiologists told me give it 6 months to a year to feel the results and I will forget about all that happened to me and that everything looks great. 2 weeks later I had ONX valve put in a Cabbage procedure done. 7. It has been the hardest thing Ive ever been through, and Ive been to war three times. Wayne2 questions: #1 are you walking every day? There may be a quick and logical explanation. He says the back of his head throbs and he feels pressure in his head also. Surgery raises the stakes since it also involves anesthesia and an incision. A 5 minute walk to town takes me half an hour, having to stop and get my breath every few metres. I quickly contacted him to get the cure and today me and my wife are now totally free from the virus, I am so much happy today that we have someone like this great healer out there,please sir keep your good work cause there are many out there who is in need of your healing medicine. Hi Andy, Last May 2018 I went in for mitral valve repair. Sure hope that someone here can help me find my way and help answer some of the I! Replacement using minimally invasive procedure using edwards intuity bovone valve and 100 % blocked the body ''. 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