Hi everyone first time posting…found a lump.on left breast nearly two weeks ago and had a mammogram, scan and biopsy…on a scale of 1-5 they said a four that it def was BC…a lump of 2.8cms just on the breast and lymph nodes clear and doesnt look.like its spread anywhere and the biopsy is just a confirmation of what they already know…I am back this Tuesday for results and plan but since being told my whole.body seems to hurt…back pain neck pain headaches tummy aches groin aches…everything is aching and I had none of this prior to my breast clinic appointment…im very anxious which ive not felt before and have cried alot and my body feels tense…is it just my mind playing games with me thinking thats its spreading already…sorry its such a terrifying wait xx
Welcome to the forum @fingerscrossed2 . Yes it’s totally normal to feel that way , anxiety plays tricks on you and suddenly you are hyper aware of every little twinge that previously you wouldn’t have thought twice about . I’m sorry you are having to go through this but there are lots of people here who understand horrible it is and who will be there to support you . Best wishes Jill
Thank you Jill for your quick and lovely response…its absolutely terrifying the wait and to have aches and pains everywhere makes you think of allsorts especially when you havent had them before unless youve slept in the wrong position or pulled a muscle…thanks again
I am in the same boat. I was diagnosed with secondary yestserday and today my back has been hurting all day and i have convinced myself it’s spread to my spine. Awaiting CT scan to see if it has spread. I’m aware of how stress and worry plays tricks on your mind from the first time. I suppose I prefer to think the worse as I can then think practically of the Next steps, what I can do in the meantime, meditate and just embrace your emotions and reality.
today I have fasted and will continue until tomorrow evening, then my diet will consist of steak and beetroot juice. It may not have any impact at all but it gives me some control back in a time when you feel you have absolutely none. Try and focus on what you can do and hopefully it will give you some peace in these difficult times.
I hope the very best outcome for you!
Stress will cause you to have muscle aches and tension everywhere hence the weird pains etc . It does get easier , the first few weeks when you don’t really know what you are dealing with are really tough . Fingers crossed for positive news for you on Tuesday .
Hi fingerscrossed2
Sorry you have to be here but welcome. It’s so difficult during the waiting times, no wonder you are feeling anxious. I think aches and pains due to the stress are pretty common. My lower back and shoulders, which had never been a problem, started to hurt after diagnosis and I imagined all kinds of things (none of which turned out to be true). It stayed that way until surgery when any niggles disappeared so must have been where I was carrying my stress. Lack of proper food and sleep didn’t help. I know it may be the last thing on your mind, but exercise really helped to release some of the physical stress during the waiting time. x
Thank you @lilly-daa44 I definitely need to focus on something because im.just letting my head think crazy things and with that im unable to reason rationally with myself…I have everything crossed for the best outcome for you x
Thank you @Jill1998 … I know you are right as these weird pains and aches weren’t there before my appointment…thanks again x
Hi @southwest123 and thank you… im hoping once I even have a plan that some things settle down in my thoughts and my body…im tired and feel mentally exhausted and im only a week and a half in from my breast clinic appointment … I normally love to walk but have done nothing since then so im off out tomorrow rain or shine …thanks again x
Its likely a vicious cycle of fear of spread causing stress, causing tension and body pains , in turn compounding worry of spread. Ive got loads of body aches at the moment, and I’m an optomist generally, but its getting me down, and Im in a cycle. Increased RT symptoms - aching ribs, stiffness requiring more/some stretches - 3 months on from RT, worse than just after, and only had 1 SLN out fgs.
Also back at work, which has its own coping worries. Not jumping to spread, basically aware that niggles I had before all this, actually get amplified due to stress and the rest is nerves and bone cells beginning to heal, which takes probably months and I would think a lot longer than initial skin issues from RT. Then theres perimenopause age, so theres that reason to ache too. No fun getting older.