Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to read this. This is my second post here and you wonderful people were so helpful. I’m very confused about what is happening with me at the moment and was hoping someone may have had a similar experience or could shed some light on my situation. I’m 35 and have 3 children. I experienced a severe case of mastitis when my youngest was 3 weeks old. I ended up with sepsis but thankfully no abcess. My daughter is now 7 months old and 3 weeks ago I went to my GP due to swelling under my arm and a swelling just above my breast. I was sent to the breast clinic where I had a mammogram. They did this twice as they said the first was unclear. I managed to stay very calm through the whole thing, even though I wanted to scream! Anyway, after 4 1/2 hours in the clinic I was told that there was nothing there to be too concerned about. I wanted to kiss the consultant as I left, I felt such relief as all the worry and stress was released. Today however, I have had a call to go back to the breast clinic for a compression mammogram? What is that? And also an ultra-sound. The nurse said to try not to worry but thats not easy. I didn’t even ask any questions as I was a little shocked. Has this happened to any one else? I’m clinging to the previous mammogram results as they were clear. But the worry is starting to build again. Thank you,
C
Hi
I’ve just found this info on another forum site. Hope it helps.
“The terms ‘compression mammogram’ and ‘diagnostic mammogram’ are often used interchangeably. However, they don’t mean exactly the same thing. A diagnostic mammogram is a mammogram done to evaluate an area or areas of concern that the radiologist may have seen in a screening mammogram. The diagnostic mammogram may involve different views, looking at the data differently (in the case of digital mammography), and spot compression or magnification. If spot compression is done, that’s called a compression mammogram; they use a smaller paddle at higher pressure to try to get the tissue thinner so it’s easier to ‘see’ through - important for women with denser breasts.”
Usually, women under 50 have denser breast tissue than those of us who are 50 or older, As you are only in your 30s, perhaps this is why you have been asked back for this type of mammogram. The ultra sound is also a better way for the medics to get a picture of what is going on in the breast and is just like the ultra sounds you have during pregnancy. Hopefully they are simply being zealous in making sure all is ok. Wishing you good luck for your new tests and hoping for a good result for you.
Poemsgalore xx
Hi poemsgalore,
Thank you for the information. I’m very cautious of searching on google as it can be really scary. I think I have gone into ‘lock down’ about this as I dont even want to consider the what ifs. My way of coping I guess. Its good to know that its to look at denser tissue, it makes a lot of sense. I didnt ask any questions on the phone and I’m regretting that. I just started babbling about childcare 
again my way of coping, but not very efficient. I’m very grateful that you have taken the time to help me its very kind.
C x