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A year and a half post breast reduction, still have strong nerve pain around my nipples. Is this normal?

Cace3221120Apr 1, 2014
(sharp pins/needle shooting pain). I saw my PS at one year follow up and he said it is normal, but now it's 6 months later and the sharp pain has not subsided. Lately, it's been stronger and more frequent.

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Dr. Megan Jack, MD
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