Hi everyone,
I’m a little anxious as I have a breast screening appointment in less than 2 weeks time. It all started a while back when I developed a swollen right hand and forearm. I went to the GP where she had a feel of my armpit to check for swelling (I’m assuming) and had a quick feel of my breasts. She didn’t find anything and this was 7 months ago! She told me to try rest the arm etc.
Again, I went back the end of last month about the arm. She asked whether I check my breasts regularly and I said no (awful, I know). She then booked me in to go back to her a few weeks later for a breast examination as she had no time then!
So I attended the GP appointment on the 11th of this month, and she did the exam. She kept comparing my right and left and I just had to ask, that’s when she told me she found a lump in my right breast (on the side of my swollen arm). But told me not to worry. AHHHH. There was definitely painful as she was touching it but I had to let her carry on examining me, as uncomfortable as it was. She’s now referred me to the breast clinic!
I’ve had a feel of the lump and it’s almost kidney bean-like! And I think it’s moveable. The area of the lump is painful when pressed down.
I’m just needing some help to calm me down! Has anyone ever had a swollen arm with a breast lump and for it to be ok?
Also I get these nasty shooting pains in that breast and have slight pain toward that armpit put no lump(s) there!
I would really appreciate some advice.
thank you all in advance
xx