Severe Breast Pain After Radiation Treatment: Anyone Else Experiencing This?

I had pain off and on for about 6 months after radiation but not severe. Sometimes felt like a sore muscle.

I am a Newbie here join to see if anyone was having the same issues as I am. I am almost a year in no chemo radiation after IDC diagnosis. I am still having pain in the breast I am having an early stage lymphedema my mammogram a couple of weeks ago show calcification at the lumpectomy side as well.

Do either of you have any suggestions on how to manage the pain?

Lymphedema therapy helps as the swelling is a little better since I started and I take  gabapentin at night at bedtime really helps a lot was prescribed by my radiation oncologist first and then by medical oncologist.

I used a compression bra for about 1 month and the periodically for support if my breast hurt.

I also have to wear a compression bra as well it helps both swelling and pain.

I agree with compression, I also read that Apha Lipoic Acid can help.

Yes! I just finished treatment for both breast and have been hving pain on my left side only. I was told to expect pain for up to 18 months from surgery. I ws toldto wait it out.

I use heat and compression but it doesn’t really help!

Thank you all. I am going to see my surgeon on the 5th. Hopefully, she can give me some answers. I'm tired of taking prescription pain pills every 4 to 6 hours and not really getting any relief.

I finished treatment three years ago and still experience breast pain. I try to avoid sleeping in my left side; but continue to experience pain.

Yes, it’s been a year since radiation is done and I still have internal breast pain.

Post-radiation breast pain is a concern many people share in this community, and it's encouraging that you're staying proactive by working with your radiologist and getting the ultrasound done. While everyone's healing journey looks different, connecting with others who have walked similar paths can provide valuable insights and emotional support during recovery.