Hi all, I posted on here about a year ago now and I’m finding myself back in a rut. Last May just before I turned 19 I found a lump in my left breast near the lower side, pain was also present only when touched and it is the same to this day, I went for an ultrasound that May and everything was fine, I was told it was normal glandular tissue overlying my rib, since then I have been to the gp twice with anxiety about it and she said she would give me a breast exam (twice) so I could have peace of mind. Now I’m only just 20 and I’m still struggling with this. I have come off the implant (this was stopping my periods and I didn’t know if the breast pain was because of my cycle) but the breast pain is only there when touched. I have an appointment open the 28th of August and I’m thinking of asking my gp to put me in for another ultrasound (maybe a non urgent one) but my thoughts are am I wasting their time because time and time again I have been told it’s glandular tissue from 3 different doctors. Thank you so much xx
Dear Skyesummer
We done for taking good care of yourself, good luck with your GP appointment next week, I feel sure they will have your best interest at heart.
I think I would make some notes before going to the appointment expressing exactly how you are feeling and what treatment you think is best for you, hopefully you will have a good outcome.
Wishing you health and happiness going forward, please come back, letting us know how you are getting on.
Hugs Tili
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Hi @skyesummer, welcome back to the forum.
I see your appointment is today, so you may be reading this after. I hope it went well and you were able to get some peace of mind.
You’re very considerate to worry about whether you’re wasting their time. We recommend people speak to a GP if they notice changes to their body, and if that’s what you noticed, then it’s a good move to speak to a professional, like you did.
If at any point you wished to speak to one of our team of breast care nurses, you can reach us on freephone 0808 600 8000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 9am-1pm). Here is more information on this page.
Sending our warmest wishes
Bernard
you could always have private mammogram usually about £280. Ring your local Nuffield and they will sort it all out. Shi xx
Hi all,
Thanks for replying and the lovely messages, I went today and I’m being referred for a non urgent scan. She said she’s not worried, this is another gp that I met with and she did a breast exam and said it’s not concerning but she wants to refer me just to be sure.
I’m glad I got a third opinion as both the previous doctors have said the same thing.
Skye xxx
Dear Skysummer,
So pleased you were able to see another GP who has arrange for you to have a scan, I do hope you are feeling a bit better.
We are all here for you, please keep posting letter us know how your getting on.
Hugs Tili
glad you’ve been listened to and referred please let us know how you get on Shi xx