Please please tell me this is within the normal range.
My left boob has developed a mind of its own over the last 15 months. This time last year I went to the Breast Clinic on the 2-week pathway as it was swollen, bigger than the other one, spotty (small red spots) and tender. The doctor hardly examined me and the radiologist was deeply unpleasant, telling me I was imagining it. She was a nasty old woman who spoke down to me despite my distress.
I went for a second opinion to Leeds where the breast clinic was like a zoo, total fob off was given, again the young junior doctor who saw me refused to accept the asymmetry. The consultant didn't bother coming to see me and I was fobbed onto a non-qualified woman who wittered on about Evening Primrose Oil. Not helpful.
The breast is now clearly, undeniably grossly swollen compared to the other one. I am 56 and it is not mastitis. I have carried on with the 3000 EPO per day recommended by the hospital to no avail. It hurts in itself and under the arm, shooting pains.
I have written to my GP to demand to be seen properly, I don't feel I have been properly evaluated at all. He is seeing me tomorrow morning.
Has anyone else had this? I can't find any reference to single breast swelling online.
Thanks in advance for replies. Please don't give me a hard time for criticising breast clinic staff, I have had a child with leukaemia and know a caring decent doctor when I see one, and one who does not care.