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How long does it take for nerve pain to subside after total capsulectomy/explant surgery?

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DGW15Nov 17, 2018

I had my total capsulectomy breast Explant surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago and I thought I would be back to work and feeling better by now but I have burning, stabbing and a pins and needles sensation with every step or bounce in the car and when I’m not wearing a bra even when my shirt swipes agains my skin it hurts. If I don’t do anything all day it doesn’t quite hurt as much. Is there anyway to help heal this nerve pain faster?

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