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Breast Pain

Mothertrucker — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:33:46 GMT

OK, I have pain in my right breast- I have had it for about a week-not sharp shooting pain, but sore if I touch it, more like tender- I thought I might have run into something and hurt it- no bruise, no swelling, i have large breasts- it hurts..

I have a mammogram every year- last in June and it was clear- I am 60 and post menopausal..

Anyone ever have something like this? Curious-I will most likely make an appt if it doesnt go away in the next couple of days-

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software — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:40:45 GMT

Could just be a benign cyst.

You may need an ultrasound.

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jannabelle1 — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:41:02 GMT

@Mothertrucker, I'm certainly not a doctor, nor have I had anything like you're describing. But - I would encourage you to call your doctor's office and make an appointment. It could be absolutely nothing, but you do need to find out. Good luck to you - make the appointment and don't put it off!

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Bri369 — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:48:02 GMT

I would call your doctor and have him/her check it out. It could be something or nothing. Best to get it checked out...

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Jordan2 — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:51:06 GMT

I would make an appointment as soon as you can. Why put yourself in the position of not knowing, you drive yourself crazy. It's better to go to find out what it is. Good luck to you, I hope everything turns out fine.

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morganjen — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:53:03 GMT

Still get it checked out, but breast pain can be a symptom of post menopause.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 01:01:33 GMT

I would go get checked. Mammograms are not always 100%, especially if the mammo was not the 3-D kind.

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judy0330 — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 01:12:05 GMT

@Mothertrucker wrote:
OK, I have pain in my right breast- I have had it for about a week-not sharp shooting pain, but sore if I touch it, more like tender- I thought I might have run into something and hurt it- no bruise, no swelling, i have large breasts- it hurts..

I have a mammogram every year- last in June and it was clear- I am 60 and post menopausal..

Anyone ever have something like this? Curious-I will most likely make an appt if it doesnt go away in the next couple of days-

YES!! I could have written your post. I had breast cancer 7 years ago and had a lumpectomy and radiation. About 6 weeks ago I started having the same symptoms you describe -- pain -- soreness -- tenderness -- plus pain under my arm. I was one million percent positive that something was very wrong. After making myself crazy -- I had ultrasounds of both breasts. Everything was fine -- for which I am VERY grateful -- but the pain is still there. In my case -- very possibly scar tissue. The one thing that helped me keep some degree of sanity was that my gynecologist has told me the biggest complaint she hears in her practice is about breast pain. I would suggest that you have this checked out by your doctor so you can put your mind at ease. Wishing you the best!

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Carmie — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 03:47:52 GMT

I get breast pain often, especially while on vacation. I have had this checked out many times. My doctor told me that too much caffeine can lead to breast pain for some women.

I am sure she is correct. I drink a lot of iced tea on vacation. When I go back to water, the pain goes away.

If you are taking in too much caffeine, you could cut back and see if the pain goes away. Also have yourself checked out, just to be sure.

i have had a breast biopsy and I also get localized pain in that area of trauma.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 04:35:22 GMT

Yep, have it from time to time. Okay, monthly. Nearly like PMS but I'm post menopausal. Someone forgot to notify the girls.

My dr recommended lymphatic drainage. Your lymph system transports lymph fluid. Because I'm a D cup and wear supportive bras, the girls get a little tender when excess fluid has no where to go.

I limit my caffeine intake when possible. I'd die without coffee. There is a great YT video on lymphatic drainage by Athena Jezick. She is a licensed LMT. I have a local naturopath who offers lymphatic drainage as well from 15 min. to 1 hr.

Give it a try.

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proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 04:44:48 GMT

@Mothertrucker. Yes I did. Right one hurt especially at night when I tossed and turned. I finally started wearing a bra to bed so they would stay in one place. Went for a mammo and the 3D one and they said all was good.

Never hurt after that. They want to see me in six months though to check again. I don't know if I am imagining things or not.

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gmkb — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:38:30 GMT

@Mothertrucker Most certainly see your doctor and insist on an ultrasound.

My breast cancer started with vague pain and the type I had does not appear on mammograms. Primarily affects women over 60. Definitely do not ignore.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:08:23 GMT

I am 66 and still have days with breast tenderness or minor pain.

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Mothertrucker — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:10:01 GMT

Thanks so much to ALL of you! While I am hoping it will go away- I plan to make an appt to see my Dr after the 1st...

You guys are AWESOME! it is so good to get your feedback- I work with all men and just didnt have anyone to talk about this to try and find out if it is somewhat common or a total danger sign-What I hear from you all is that its a little of both..So I will err on the side of caution!

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lbwshop — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 19:29:33 GMT

Years ago, I had my fairst mammogram for breast soreness. I had a deep abcess. The doctoroasked me if I had had a cold or sore ethroat in the past month, and I said Yes. She said that it was probably from that--germs travel! The abcess was drained, and I took an antibiotic. There was also an ulrasound. GEt it checked out. Worrying gets you nowhere.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 21:41:52 GMT

Go see a doctor, if it helps; breast pain is not one of the signs of breast cancer. I read somewhere that most women experiece breast pain or soreness at some point. There are many causes. In my case, it was when I was in my 20's and it was an epidermal cyst. I felt the soreness but I didn't feel the cyst. With my mom, it happened when she was 60ish and it ended up being calcium deposits. They disolved on their own. It was hormonal with my bff. One of the "joys" of being a woman.

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cherry — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 22:56:32 GMT

Caffeine can be a cause of breast pain

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Bibione — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 20:44:02 GMT

I had a mammogram last week.I told the nurse that all the 3 times I had a mammogram at that location I mentioned that I have experienced tenderness in my left breast for about 4 years.

They dismissed it every time.I asked this time if a mammogram would detect a simple cyst (it means filled with clear fluid).She said it would certainly show it.

Then I told her that last year when I was in Italy I had a private ultrasound at a clinic.The doctor showed me the picture of a large simple cyst.It was 3 and a half cm.long.

He told me that simple cysts don't show on mammograms because they get flattened.The nurse kept saying that cysts can disappear and reapper later.

I don't believe that at all.

She also said that if they saw my cyst every time and they don't think it is dangerous,they would not mention it.

I think I had the right to know I have a big cyst.For years I thought it could be cancer.My aunt died young of breast cancer.

I haven't heard any results yet.The nurse probably wrote in my report that I have a cyst.I cut down on coffee.There is a post here about someone who also has a cyst and the dr. told her it could be caused by coffee

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riley1 — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 23:08:19 GMT

@Mothertrucker - Wow if it was 2007 that would have been my post. There was also a slight discharge. Since my friend worked at the Dr. office she got me in for a checkup. They sent me for an ultrasound and found a lump.

I went in for a biopsy. They got the results and scheduled me for a lumpectomy. Unfortunately I had to go through that twice as the margins weren't enough. Then I went through radiation.

Please get a checkup ASAP - it might be nothing, could be a clogged duct - but let the Dr. check and decide. Good Luck.

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RoinAZ89 — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 02:26:27 GMT

I have the same ache. in my rt breast. Just happened to have appt scheduled 12/26. After exam I am having a diagnostic mammo, hopefully next week. They have ordered radiologist to tell me if something is amiss and do an ultrasound. so I don' have to wait. I am 81, no family nearby, but they have trip scheduled for mid Jan. I cn only pray now.