I have always had problem boobs which have been the root of much anxiety for me. I have had around 3-4 breast ultrasounds since 2011 and a couple of appointments with breast specialists the last being in January 2016.
I have always had painful breast before my period usually around 2 weeks before and easing after it starts. I have been told I have lumpy hormonal breasts in particular the right one which is what is causing me worries now.
I have been getting weird sensations in the problem boob since the end of november, sometimes it feels burning, tingling or pulling other times its just a weird shooting pain. I have become so in tune with it that it is literally in every thought. I even get up in the night thinking about it. I sometimes get twinges in the left boob but rarely. I cant feel any lumps and my husband had thoroughly checked too numerous times. I am about 2 weeks from finishing my period so it isn’t cycle related.
I cant get into the doctors until 10th January and am worrying that will be too late I am 31.
Hi K, sorry you have this worry .Hard to have it hanging over you over Xmas too .If it is something that needs treating a few weeks will make very little difference -most breast cancers develop over years and are slow growing so that a few weeks won’t make a significant difference to outcomes .Fingers crossed for you .Jill x.
Hi.
I hope you don’t mind me replying, I know you posted a little while ago now. I wondered how you’re getting on? I have same symptoms as you, I have had them on and off since about August time. I get pain, tingling, itching in my right breast (all in the same area). There’s nothing noticeably different about my breasts to look at them. I was sent for an ultrasound in November which they said was clear but since then I have continued to have these pains and sensations. I feel like I am literally going out of my mind with worry. I have been so upset this afternoon about it, it’s taking over my life! I went to GP on Friday and she says she can feel thickening where I describe the pain and she’s rereffered me to the Breast Clinic again. I am wondering if my anxiety about it is making me feel it more? Anyway, sorry, I hope all is ok with you. X
Hi I am sorry you have this too it really does get you down. It’s so good that you have had a scan and it was clear and also good that the doctor has re referred you as so many times doctors can just brush you off. I have been referred to the breast clinic too but no appointment has come through yet. How old are you? I am guessing if they haven’t dont a mammogram you must be quite young. Hugs to you xxx
Ah thank you so much for replying! I am 35. When I went to the clinic I had only just turned 35. They started with ultrasound and examination and weren’t worried so didn’t bother with mammogram. I have to say I am very impressed with how the gps have supported me and sent me back to the clinic. I just can’t get the whole thing out of my mind. As soon as I wake up on a morning, I think about it and try to decide if it’s hurting. It’s awful! Big hugs to you too and hope they send appointment soon. Are you still having pains? X
Ah Jo, I can’t thank you enough for that message. It’s so reassuring. Thank you so much. What a terrible thing anxiety is, I am not someone who suffers with anxiety generally but I do think it’s making my pain a whole lot worse in this case. I will be sure to update on how I get on. Thanks again. Helen xxx
Awww the message from Jo is so reassuring so I hope that helps you, though I know it’s still unexplained why you are getting the discomfort it could be hormonal. I am still getting my pains sometimes I think it’s ok and then will get a weird stabbing sensation or pulling pain, sometimes it’s like a more constant ache. I keep getting this sense that there is something wrong so that makes me feel horrible and nervous I am about my appointment xx
Yes I am exactly the same. If I don’t have the pain for a day I have such a good day and then it comes back and I can’t think about anything else. I have two children and it even distracts me from them. The fact it’s in one side is what makes it so much more scary. GP said she thinks it’s hormonal but my head says it’s something much more serious. Hopefully I get some answers at my next appointment. What you describe in your last message is exactly what is happening to me. I have polycystic ovaries and I wondered if it Might be linked but then I am 35 and have only had the symptoms for about 5 months. Oh its just so frustrating! Xx
Thank you Jo for your reply, I am so glad you are doing well you sound like an amazingly strong lady.
Helen, we do sound similar with our experiences it is such a distraction and like you I worry as it is in just one boob and also for me not cycle related. Hopefully we will both get our appointments through soon tho I will be so nervous to go x
I am 31.