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What are the symptons of ibc.
I have a slightly swollen breast and lots of aching all around breast armpit and shoulder.
I finished all my treatment on xmas eve and my breast has been swollen for about 2 weeks.
Any advice would be welcome
Thanks
jackie

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Hi Jackie I haven’t experienced this but call your Breast Care Nurse and she will know what to do.

Thinking of you - let us know how it goes.

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Hi Jackie,

Are you unwell otherwise?

Lymphs could be swollen if you’re fighting off an infection, especially if you had some removed during your surgery.

That said, I am an IBC girl so,

If you’ve had this for a couple of weeks you should get some AB’s from your GP and take them for a week. If there’s no improvement after that, and I sincerely hope there is, then you need to be seen in clinic.

See you GP tomorrow.
Let us know how you get on.

Jackie x

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Hi
Mabel what were your symptons how long did they take to develop?
Ive booked in with the doc tom just to get checked out.
Swelling is no worse but experiencing a lot of stabbing and aching pains.
thanks
jackie
x

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Hi Jackie

I’m so sorry to read that this is worrying you, and you did the best thing with checking things out.

I have IBC, and to be ho9nest didn’t have the “usual” signs & symptoms

I had no redness or swelling, and no pain & discomfort, but I did have (actually it’s still there) a large very rapidly growing lump which went from the size of an almond to to 13cm in a matter of just four weeks.

IBC is a very nasty form of breast cancer, but thankfully far less common too.

Hope this helps, Rebecca

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thanks for replying
went for routine mammo today and she said my breast felt hot
seeing doc tom
jackie
x

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Hi Jackie,

My symptoms were a little more typicla than Mum2two.

No lump, rapid swelling and severe pain. Breast was quite red and hot to touch.
Again these are also all signs of infection so try the AB’s, they won’t do any harm while you are waiting for other results.

BTW, IBC does not show on mammos.
If no improvement after a course of AB’s ask for an Ultrasound and a core biopsy.

Good luck tomorrow, thinking of you,
Love
Jackie xxx

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My daughter has IBC and she too just suddenly noticed a lump which grew quickly but during the weeks she was waiting for chemo to start she did get redness and burning around the area. We didn’t know at the time it was IBC or its implications. In fact we knew nothing about breast cancer or how many types there were. This was a year ago. She had no pain at all.
Sue

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Hi Jackie
I have ibc and my breast was hot and my nipple started to go in. I am new to this site only signed up today but have been looking at the discussions for over a week. I would advise you to ask to be referred as you still seem worried. Better to put your mind at rest. I also had shooting pains in my breast but like everyone says everyone’s different.
all the best Mel xxxx
Ps question for mum 2 two how long ago was you diagnosed ?? I don’t know anyone with ibc so would be nice to chat to you. Im still having treatment 3 years coming up how bout you??
love Mel xx

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Hi me again
would like to chat to anyone really with ibc
love mel xx

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Went to doc have started 2 lots of antibiotics
Go again on Fri
Not much change so far after 2 days of pills
How long do you think b4 it looks like its working
jackie
x

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Hi Jackie
Antibiotics normally take about three days to kick in, finish your course first as I know if you don’t complete the course the infection comes back so give them time to kick into your system

Mel x

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Hi Jackie,

As Mel says you do need to complete the course of antibiotics.
Hope you start to see an improvement very soon.

Jackie xx

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Hi Jackdip

How are you ?

Love Mel x

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hi mel
still on antibiotics til sunday
seen doc again he seem to think it wasn’t so red
seeing again tues
i feel it just looks different especially the areola area and still getting stabbing pains which are quite intense.
See how it looks tues and will ask my doc to refer me if i feel its no better
hope u r ok
thanks
jackie
x

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Hello Jackie,

You know your own breast better than anyone.
If you are still worried and have pain ask for an urgent referral. You will be seen within 2 weeks.

Thinking of you and hope your feeling better today,

Jackie xx

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Hi all
It seems i did have an infection antibiotics have helped it go down altough still niggling
Will keep an eye on it
Seeing surgeon next month so will let her know
Thanks for all comments
jackie
x

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Thanks great news jackdp

Pleased for you !

Love Mel x

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Hi Zotam

May I ask how your daughter is now?

Love Mel x

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Melba there is a thread up now its about Zotams daughter Lisa. " Lisas last rads to brain" is the title of the thread and it will tell you exactly how she is doing. Hope this helps. Lisa is a very brave lady, but she is going through a terrible time.