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craziedaisy · 21/08/2012 07:56

Hi. For the past few months I have had a pain in my right breast. I have been to 3 different doctors over the past three months and on the last occassion I went because I was convinced that I could feel a lump near my armpit. I was examined and the doctor was happy that it was just breast tissue running under my arm. I am still very anxious about this and just can't let go. I think all my family think I am crackers as 3 different and well respected doctors have been happy that there is nothing wrong. How to move on from this? What would you do? I know I have had worries before and they have turned out to be nothing but I can't stop examining my breast and then getting myself into a terrible panic. When I was pregnant 2 years ago I thought that a small place on my arm was skin cancer so in then I spent £250 going to see a dermatologist privatley to be told it was nothing which is what my GP told me.

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CanoeSlalom · 21/08/2012 18:19

Sorry to hear of your worries. There are some anxiety disorders where you may have ongoing or repeated worries about your health even though you also know logically that nothing is wrong. If this could be a possibility, then the first thing would be to see your GP and explain that you can't get these concerns out of your head and that you feel the need for repeated checking. They will probably ask you some more questions about how you are feeling and then be able to advise.

Tizzylizzy · 21/08/2012 20:38

I am the same crazie but pain is in left breast! No lump. I have terrible health anxiety surrounding cancer - every lump or bump sends me crazy with panic. Will watch this thread with interest. Just wanted you to know you're not the only one.

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