Re: Re: Mondor's Cord?

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I briefly remember reading about it when I was researching my implants, so I googled it, and read about it in breastimplantinfo.com. I think that is what we have, based on your description, and mine. When I called my PS, the nurse had never heard of it! But upon researching on the internet, I guess it is a common complication after breast implantation or mastectomy. I never heard of it as a complication after implant removal, but I suppose it does happen. I just wanted to see if anyone else had it.

According to what I have read, there is no treatment for it. I guess it goes away on its own. I found putting a warm cloth on it and taking Ibuprofen helps the pain.

I am glad to hear I am not the only one! mageemay65 <pamgje@...> wrote:

I have the exact same thing, I see it swell when I take a deep breath,but it is under my right breast. It runs vertically for a few inches. It does hurt. how did you find out about mondor's cord? I've never known a name for it. I am one month two weeks post explant, on wednesday.> > Hi. I have heard of this as a side effect from having implants, but > has anyone had this post explantation? I am almost 4 weeks post, and > have noticed a swollen vein that runs under my breast all the way down > my ribcage. It is tender to the touch, and painful when I lift my left > arm. It is only on my left breast, not my right. I think it is a >

Mondor's cord, but not sure.> > Thanks!> > CristinaOpinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

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You are so welcome! It also makes me feel better to know I am not the only one who got it after explant. I wasn't sure if that was normal or not. Mine is still a bit sore, but it is gradually getting better as well. mageemay65 <pamgje@...> wrote:

I am so glad to hear that! for months i've been wondering what that mysterious cord and pain was. I am very relieved and looked at the photos of it, and it is exactly what I have!! It is already starting to resolve. Thank you, a thousand times over, for bringing it up!!! thank you!!!> > I have the exact same thing, I see it swell when I take a deep > breath,but it is under my right breast. It runs vertically for a few > inches. It does hurt. how did you find out about mondor's cord? I've > never known a name for it. I am one month two weeks post explant, on > wednesday.> > > > > > > > --- In , "cristinawoh" <cristinawoh@y...> >

wrote:> > > > Hi. I have heard of this as a side effect from having implants, but > > has anyone had this post explantation? I am almost 4 weeks post, and > > have noticed a swollen vein that runs under my breast all the way > down > > my ribcage. It is tender to the touch, and painful when I lift my > left > > arm. It is only on my left breast, not my right. I think it is a > > Mondor's cord, but not sure.> > > > Thanks!> > > > Cristina> > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out

what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)> >