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Suggest Treatment For Breathing Difficulty And Numbness In Arm
Hello, Had 2 types of antibiotics for fluid on the lungs. I'm waiting for test results after a pleural effusion of 950mls on the same side (right side) as I had breast cancer, stge 2, 10 years ago. Chemo, Radio, Mastectomy & Oestrogen blocking drugs for the last 10 years followed - I was discharged from Oncology Sep 2010. The effusion hasn't helped me feel better, I thought it would give me a reprieve as I am waiting to get back to my 30min jogs and generally very good health. My right arm, from elbow to wrist on the underside went numb Sat 4th, the effusion was Mon 6th June. I had Osteopathic treatment to try to clear the numbness, no joy. Why don't I feel a little easier with breathing and could the arm numbing be linked ?
Age 50, 5'9"tall & 63kgs weight
Age 50, 5'9"tall & 63kgs weight
Wed, 11 Oct 2017
Hello dear , Hi
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your concern in depth .
* Breathing difficulty has to be addressed with x-ray and laboratory data
in terms of necessary bronchodilators , antibiotics & other supportive
care .
* Numbness in arm is in relation with neuropathic issue from various
reasons need nerve conduction velocity with or without MRI for
further management and guidelines .
* Present suggestions for primary relief
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA .
- Light exercises involving shoulder rotations .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Always feel free to ask further doubts .
Regards dear take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your concern in depth .
* Breathing difficulty has to be addressed with x-ray and laboratory data
in terms of necessary bronchodilators , antibiotics & other supportive
care .
* Numbness in arm is in relation with neuropathic issue from various
reasons need nerve conduction velocity with or without MRI for
further management and guidelines .
* Present suggestions for primary relief
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA .
- Light exercises involving shoulder rotations .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Always feel free to ask further doubts .
Regards dear take care .
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