Hi AngeHuf,

Welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your symptoms. How long have you been taking your antibiotics for? They usually take a few days to kick in. If the infection hasn't cleared when you finish your course, go ack to see your GP again, as you may need more. The aching and tingling may be due to your infection and nothing to worry about.

I am glad to hear that you have an appointment to see a female doctor this week and, I hope that she can put your mind to rest. Please stop Googling. This is one of the worst things to do, as you can convince yourself that you are facing the worst case scenario. Fortunately, this seldom turns out to be the case.

Your anxiety is something that we all suffer from. The best thing you can do is to keep yourself busy to distract yourself from the wait.

Please let us know how you get on this week. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine,

I was prescribed tablets on Friday evening, I have one more day of tablets to take. The lump/spot has reduced and is hardly noticible now. I don’t smoke, I’m not overweight and I’m an active person - but despite having these low risk factors I have convinced myself the ache in my underarm and tingling sensation in my breast is cancer. I turn 40 soon so I think my own mortality is something I have considered more lately. Also I’m in the middle of writing a dissertation for my degree. I think being stressed might be influencing my level of health anxiety. I have found chatting on here about it so helpful though. Thank you for taking the time to reply x 

Hi, 

Yes I’ve read so much about health anxiety that it seems any aches or pains that were not ‘registered’ previously are brought into the spotlight. I vaguely recall being irritated occasionally by the pain/feeling I have now but it was never as bothersome. 

Part of me does feel like it is a genuine pain and not psychosomatic but I have to concede that my worrying has probably heightened my awareness of it. 

Yes hearing about friends/acquaintances becoming unwell really does remind you of how common cancer is. I have decided I’m going to try and channel my cancer-generated anxiety into something more constructive. I am looking ways I can raise money for research which involves exercise, perhaps a sponsored hike/swim. I think this will be helpful because cancer and the fear of cancer is linked with powerlessness and lack of control. By doing something pro-active like helping the research cause and exercising I am likely to reduce my anxiety levels.

Xx

Hi Ange,

I am glad to hear that your antibiotics seem to be doing the trick and that your lump/spot seems to have disappeared. It is unusual to have pain with a cancer dignosis, so this should be reassuring for you. Do keep checking yourself regularly and contact your GP if you notice any change.

I am glad that this seems to have resolved for you and hope that your female doctor can help to ease your anxiety when you see her. Don't forget to let us know what she says.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

HI AngeHuf,

I am so happy to hear that the doctor you saw this time didn't think that there was anything untoward. Try your best to leave your breasts alone and, see if the pain settles. It is unusual to have pain with breast cancer.

Try to get back to checking your breasts on a monthly basis and, steer clear of Dr Google. If this doesn't settle don't hesitate to go back to see this lady again. It sounds as if she knew what she was talking about and, she has given you some good indication of symptoms to look out for - here's hoping that you never get any of them.

It is difficult to turn the negative thoughts you've had to positivity, but all sounds good, so live life and celebrate the good news.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi I am going through the exact thing, I have been to the breast clinic three times and also to a private breast surgeon and I've been told nothing there, just some women have to live with this pain, but like you, the anxiety is crippling and then I'm pretty sure anxiety makes it worse?! So I'm going round In circles here! 
how are you getting on?

i can't hold my daughter on that side either. 
many pain is at the 10/11 o clock position if you look directly at my breast. 

lois xxx

Hi Loislola,

I am so sorry to hear about your breast pain  and understand your frustration at not getting any answers.

What types of tests did you have done at the breast clinic? You know your own body best and, if you are continuing to have pain, don't hesitate to go back to your doctor to see what is causing this and, what they can do to treat it.

There is no doubt at all that anxiety makes things worse. Was there any difference in diagnosis between your private consultation and your NHS one?

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Lois,

I have been told to take quite large doses of evening primrose oil for the pain. Perhaps try that if your pain isn’t settling? I’m glad you have been able to access some tests and I hope that will reassure you. 

I went back again to my GP this week because I noticed a long shallow dent running along the bottom of my breast. She wasn’t concerned about it even though I have read so much about this being a warning sign, she said it was caused by a wired bra. I asked if she could refer me for tests but she said she can’t as there isn’t a reason to do so? Despite a visible dent (which isn’t red), continued breast pain and other aches around my armpit. She asked me to come back in two weeks but like you it’s the anxiety of it all that’s really getting me down. 

Ange x

Hello love, I don’t really post on here anymore but I do come on to check as I’m still dealing with the same symptoms and no answers it’s horrible. I’ve sent you a friend request feel free to message me it’s nice having someone there to go through this with x