Left breast and armpit pain

In March I started getting left breast pain and armpit pain, I also get a dull ache down my arm. After many doctors phone calls they sent me for a breast examination and I had a ultrasound on my breath and armpit and they found nothing. The consultant said he thinks it's to do with my cycle and it was called cyclical and told me to take 1000mg of starflower oil for 1 month then 500mg for 2 months. I have done that and 1000mg helped a lot but 500mg the pain came back 40%. I still have the pain, its scared me most days making me depressed and worry something is seriously wrong. I have trouble sleeping with constant burning in my breast and armpit and dull ache down my arm, I also get pricking sensations as well.

I know calling the doctors right now is pointless due to corona virus. I just want to fell normal again. 

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    Hi Vicsdias,

    I am sorry to hear about the difficulty you are having sleeping and the reason for this. Many of us ladies get cyclical pain in this area. I am not a doctor, but would imagine that if the 1000mg of Starflower oil made such a difference that there is nothing untoward present. 

    However, it is certainly worth discussing this with your GP. Despite the current pandemic, your GP still has a duty of care for your wellbeing. If you tell the receptionist the reason for your phone call, I'm sure that s/he will arrange for a telephone consultation with your GP. Your doctor can still decide to see you face-to-face if this is deemed necessary or s/he may just refer you straight back to the breast clinic.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.We are always here for you.

    Fingers crossed that it all turns out well for you.

    Kindest regards,

    Jolamine xx