Breast Pain left breast

Hi I've been googling for weeks and so glad a post came up on here as all the others sites always seem to end up with breast cancer!!   Just after Xmas I made an appointment with gp, thought I was seeing gp as I've had breast pain and  under arm pain,but when I got there it seemed to be a student doctor to be fair I thought she did give a good examination she said she couldn't feel anything  and after she spoke to a doctor was giving naproxen for a month.  As she thought a strain.  Tablets didn't work maybe took a bit pain away under the arm but definitely not in my boob. Was at doctors for another reason and mentioned my boob, she examined me again but this time said I can feel something I'm referring you, appointment is this Friday but worried sick now she said this , I've prodded and poked it I can't feel anything different to before Xmas.  Pain can be intense down left side and down to nipple , one day and the next there but not as intense.  

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  • Hi. I too have pain in my left breast and underarm. Also sometimes feel numbness in my left arm. I'm going to breast screening tomorrow. My mum has just been diagnosed after finding a lump in her left breast so I'm really hoping I'm clear as I need to be well for her. She has lumpectomy in March. When I had a physical exam the Dr found no lump but said it felt thicker, that's how I felt too. Also a heavy pulling sensation and sometimes a 'pinching' sensation.  First Dr I spoke to on the phone told me they take a 'wait and see' route but next , female Dr, got me in to see her. If it comes back positive I will be chatting to the first one to educate him.

    I hope your journey is positive. Good luck to all carrying this worry.

  • Update......

    I had mammogram and ultrasound this morning and have been given the all clear. The consultant said to rethink HRT as it can cause changes in the breasts, make them lumpy etc. making it harder to check and find cancerous lumps. She said I could be back and forth being checked when I find new lumps and bumps when they were just hormonal changes or even cysts. Has anyone else had this kind of response when they have been for screening?

  • Girl 

    best news ever you had the all clear go open a bottle of wine 

    love Lara ️

  • Trig 

    best news for you too hope you are well happy 

    love Lara ️

  • Thank you. I'm very relieved.  No wine though, I'm off it for Lent . Don't need it , I'm happy enough today.

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