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breast lump and pain. Terrified!!!

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user1490395938 · 01/02/2018 16:23

Hello
Just after a kind word and reassurance basically please. Been feeling dreadful with this horrible cold/flu type thing that's been going around and not feeling like my usual self at all. Apart from that I've noticed I've been feeling tired and drained of energy for a long time but never really thought much of it.
Anyway, yesterday morning I noticed a painful swelling in my left armpit area but lower down towards breast area. Agony to lift arm high and if I press on it it really hurts and is tender. Also noticed a lump under right breast which is also painful. Given that I feel very fluey i thought maybe the lymph glands were something to do with it.
Went to gp and she's examined me and referred me to breast clinic. I said should be I worried because in actual fact I'm petrified (I am 36 with young DC) and she said no please don't worry.
I've also been suffering with an achy upper back and occasional pain down left arm and numbness in shoulder and hand on left side too for about 8 weeks but now worrying incase it's related and I've missed something!!!!
I'm quite large breasted (sorry for detail)
Just don't know what to think and am anxious to get appointment asap for clinic. Am just terrified to be honest

OP posts:
CatherineCawood · 22/03/2018 21:42

I'm still waiting to hear from my mammogram. No news yet which I can only assume it means good news. They said I would get the results in 4 weeks, it is 3 weeks tomorrow. Thought I would hear earlier to be honest.

100yearsdotcom · 08/05/2018 15:52

Just a happy update from me, it turned out that it was a build up of glandular tissue that they thought had been strained/damaged from lifting my rather large baby! Phew! The clinic was absolutely fantastic though and I'm very glad that anyone in a similar or worse situation has access to such wonderful care. I hope everyone else has had positive news x

Tailfeather · 08/05/2018 21:19

@100yearsdotcom Phew!! What a relief!! X

Healthfreak95 · 23/09/2023 13:57

@Theswaggyotter what did your thickening turn out to be? Going through similar :(

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