Aches ,pain and itchy nipple

it started 7 weeks ago with my nipple feeling so itchy ,I couldn’t bear it so went to the doctor .Dictor checked my breasts and found no lumps so gave me a steroid cream and moisturizer as she said my nipple looked dry .

Went back to doctor as it was still itching ,all checked again and more cream .

I then started to get an ache and a pain,going up into my arm pit .Was then given antibiotics as doctor thought I might have a breast infection as it was slightly red as well .

I am now being referred to a breast clinic ,

My breast feels heavy and aches so much and there’s pain and under armpit as well ,I walk around holding it ( not a great look ) as it feels better then .My nipple area is very dry and sensitive .Dont know if I’ve just never noticed before but my breast seems bigger than it was .its so uncomfortable painkillers not helping .

I can’t find any lumps which is good .

Just got to wait for an appointment now .

Anyone else had no lump but aches and pain ?

From Sam

Dear Chardan,

Welcome to the forum.  Waiting for appointments and results is very stressful.  I’m sure other members will soon be along to offer you some support.

I have attached a link to our booklet which explains what might happen at your appointment.  I hope this helps.

www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/sites/default/files/your_breast_clinic_appointment_bcc_70.pdf

You could also talk things over with one of our Helpliners.  They can offer information and support.  Opening times are 9-5 on weekdays and 10-2 on Saturdays.  The number is 0808 800 6000

Very best wishes

Janet

BCC Moderator

Thanks Janet and Ameris . Still waiting it’s been nearly 2 weeks . I’m going to ring tmw and make sure they have received my doctors refferal .
The pain doesn’t seem quite so bad at the moment . But my right breast is still aching and under my arm . My nipple feels like it’s stinging at times . It’s very strange .
From sam

My appointment has come through ,its for Tuesday ,so not much longer to wait now.

The itchiness has now stopped The pain in my nipple is now very sore at times It feels like ive been stung by something .When im driving i have to hold it its that painful .Still getting the ache and pain around armpit area .But the nipple pain is the worst .

Im a bit apprehensive about going to the breast clinic ,i dont want them to think im overreacting.

Hi chard an so glad ur apt has come through … I’m in same boat as u , I’m just waiting apt for breast clinic to come through . 7 years ago I was at breast clinic cod found lump which was a fibrodema had that removed they told me my boobs were very glandular ??? And I had a cluster of cysts around the nipple area … Fast forward to 2014 my left breast started becoming itchy (same one as before) so I scratched it came out in a purple blood vessel type rash side of breast and also got numb patch near nipple which is weird cos that gets itchy but can’t feel a thing when I scratch it … Was given some emu level cream from dr cos skin was getting dry . My left breast got heavier and I get stabbing pain when I lay down in bed . I always go round holding my breast cos itching driving me nuts … Got no lumps or bumps that I can see or feel but my breast has become bit dimply when I lift my arm up … My mum died 18 months ago age 66 never been ill in her life was riddled with cancer breast and pancreas brain liver lungs . I’ve had cervical cancer myself in 1999 needed full radical hysterectomy and lymphectomy I was 26 at time … But this is different I know it’s not mastitis cos I’ve had that in past and was given danazol and evening primrose capsules , this is why I’m scared it’s IBC … Good luck for Tuesday Diane xx

Good luck for Tuesday! I’ve also got my appointment on Tuesday. I haven’t got any lumps but one nipple is inverted and bumpy. Over the part week or so my Boob had started to ache lots and also under my armpit. I’m also early pregnant so not sure how much is hormone related or not!! But the pain is mainly in the effected side!! Anyway just wanted to wish you luck for Tuesday and hope it all goes well x

Pedi dala i hope you dont have to wait long for your appointment to come through.

Mellywelly i hope your app goes well ,let us know.

Im nervous they will just dismiss me as i have no lump.Im sure it will go ok its just me worrying xx

 

Well I’m back from my appointment . He said he couldn’t feel anything unusual just normal lumps . He thinks it’s hormonal . He said he wants me to have a scan done, so I will have an appointment through within 2 weeks .