Hiya,

I just joined as I have itching in one nipple, have had eczema type flare ups and the itching is insane, skin affected started on arela and itching has now spread to nipple, creams help for a while but don't take it away. Dr has referred me urgently to breast clinic so now I wait.

Just wanted to post to say you're not the only one waiting and worrying, I am too and hopefully we can support each other xx

Hi Bumble so sorry you are going through this too. It’s awful this wait isn’t it. I’ve managed to get an appointment for Tuesday but am petrified. Just have a very bad feeling about as it’s clearly not right :(

when were you referred x

You too Justme. Trying to have a normal weekend and ignore the panic x

I don't know how to generally reply sorry so replying to one comment. I was only referred the day I posted this so I have no idea how long it will be before I am seen. How long did your referral take? Tuesday is close but so many hours to fill your head with all sorts of scenarios.

I'm so sorry you couldn't get answers rightaway just me, that is awfully worrying for you, wull you get results on Wednesday? I hope you were able to diatract yourself this weekend, I did with kids etc but now on Sunday night when I've work in the morning my mind is buzzing with thoughts and I've checked my breasts no less than 10 times in the mirror......the only reason I hadn't replied to this thread sooner is because I googled that much the other day I forgot where I posted haha 

Hi Bumble, I hope you hear soon and don’t worry I keep messing up my replies to the wrong people lol.

i waited one week to hear from the NHS with an appointment on day 14 of the two week referral. I managed to get a private consultation earlier and as I’m going out of my mind I have gone with that. I have never been so stressed out in my life. I am not even sure how I’m going to sit through the appointment or wait to hear the diagnosis. I will tell them I’m highly anxious but I feel like I need to find a way to help myself to calm down as this panic isn’t going to change what’s going on x

Hay iv been the same in the mirror cheaking and on goggle how iv got through the days I really don't know !! My minds a mess  iv got till Wednesday to go to breast clinic I'm petrified xx

This Is how I feel I need to try and stop the panic it's absolutely awful  xx

So sorry Justme it’s an awful thing to go through. I told my parents last night which I don’t usually do so I think I have a gut feeling all is not well. Trying to Google how to stay calm and not make a fool of myself tomorrow! 

I go between omg yes I have it and no this is really just precautionary because I don't have the obvious scab or bleeding but then I think we'll why do I keep getting the itch and rash on one side only. It is difficult

I'll be happy if I hear in one week, at least then I'll know when I'll be seen and can keep busy until then, I didn't think it was still a 2 week referral, I assumed longer because nhs waiting times are bad but that has actually reassured me a bit xx

And I think it's good you told your parents as they can be a support to you when you're worried, it's a huge thing to worry about 

Hi Bumble did the GP refer you urgently xx

They should have said if 2 week fast track xx

mine has got worse in those two weeks. So all in all it’s been around 5 weeks since this started but now hurts to put any pressure around the nipple and side of boob. Praying for a good outcome for us all xx

mine has got worse in those two weeks. So all in all it’s been around 5 weeks since this started but now hurts to put any pressure around the nipple and side of boob. Praying for a good outcome for us all xx