I’m hoping to vent and get some much needed hand holding at the moment from you lovely people. I am sick with worry at the moment and finding it hard to distract myself.
Last year I had breast burning pain and an inverted nipple which i immediately attended GP for and was referred to breast clinic. In March 22 I was seen at clinic and had examinations and a mammogram but was given the all clear and told I had non cyclical pain as well as a cluster of small cysts like bubble wrap causing a hard area of nodular tissue. I was so relieved and sent on my way with anti inflammatory gel. Fast forward to June 22 and went back to GP as pain was relentless and my nipple was also sore and seemed to be pulling in more. So referred back to clinic where I was examined again in August 22 and then had ultrasound of breast at top lumpy area again, Radiologist was lovely and showed me cysts on screen but she did not examine my full breast as the ANP had no concerns about how nipple looked. Furthermore I had my screening mammogram in September 22 which also came back clear.
I have been back to my GP several times since with constant pain and a numb arm and my nipple is still painful and retracted particularly if I get cold as well as a darker red colour than other side.
After several further examinations and prescriptions for nerve pain, pain relief etc I pushed for another referral which was then assessed as routine as I had two clear mammograms last year.
My “routine” breast clinic appointment is next week and I am so unwell with the worry of it all now. Not sure how much more of this I can take mentally. The what ifs are torturing me!
sorry for ranting but I can’t share with my family as it is too much. I just feel so sad with everything now x
