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Breast lump with dull arm ache... is this normal?

Donmac03
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Hi everyone, 

This forum has been really helpful to me from finding a lump to having my appointment and needle biopsy. My question that i have that I can’t seem to find an answer to is, has anyone else experienced a horrible dull ache in the arm that is the same side as the lump? This has been happening more over the last two weeks and I also get the same dull ache in my lower leg on the same side. Also (probably has nothing to do with it) but a weak feeling and heavy feeling at the back/base of my head. I’m trying not to look too much into it but as its all the same side as the lump, I’m starting to panic. They said biopsy results should be 2-3 weeks. Will I find out sooner if it’s not good news? I’m 37 with 3 children and am finding it hard to act normal and not show I’m panicked about something x

  • Offline in reply to dolly123xx

    I've also found a jelly Movebale lump in my collar bone I've argued with my self to keep away from Google but I just carnt help it my breasts have stayed the same size no dimpling or puckering of the skin or hotness or redness none of them symptoms no discharge nothing so some symptoms I don't even have anyway I have 1 week left before I go the breast clinic and 1 week before all this would fly by now a day feels like a month it's just dragging so much everytime I speak to my partner he says he doesn't want to think about it and am just going in circles in my mind I feel a twinge in my ribs and think right this is it now I know we all feel like this and trying to keep eachother calm am not even looking for a answer back off anyone am really not I just feel like typing it all on here helps me somehow thank you all so much did anyone else hear back off there appointments x

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Hi I just want to let everyone know feeling the same symptoms I went to my breast clinic app today and it turns out I had a few cysts in my breast and some may feel more hard and round shaped like lumps to me but when reading the scan it's just cysts and breast tissue the pain pins and needles in my arm and shoulder will now be a different issue I will need to see the GP about but thank you all so much for your kind words I have now realised to stay calm untill your told which I know at the time can be very difficult believe me I stayed up most nights Googling worrying constantly poking feeling gettting my self into some states and I just hope this reassures someone else ️ ️ ️ ️

  • Offline in reply to dolly123xx

     

    Hi Dolly,

    Thank you so much for your update. I am delighted to hear that you only have cysts. By the sound of things, you've given yourself a hard time whist waiting to be seen. This is something that most of us do, despite the warnings not to.

    I am sure that your reassurance will be of great comfort to many.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Yeah I hope so just the pain in the shoulder blade and limp

    on my inner elbow still hasn't sorted it's self out and pins and needles down my arm but someone was right to say don't include every symptom with a lump and Google is your worst enemy am just wondering tho these cysts are painful do I just leave them ? 

  • Offline in reply to dolly123xx

     

    Hi Dolly,

    It sounds as if you need to go and see your GP to see if there is anything more he can do for your arm. Please let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to dolly123xx

    Hi dolly123xx

    I have the same issue since late August last year with tingling arm and achy shoulder.I been to the GP and they couldnt think of any reasons then last month I found very big changes on my left brest ( the same side that my dodgy arm) I been reffered to breast clinic and my appointment is on Tue I wonder if this is some how related as we have exactly the same symptoms and would be rather strange to have the same not relatert to eachother issues.Maybe the cysts are pressing on some nerves and causing this issue ? I will update you on Tues after my breast clinic appointment xx 

  • Offline in reply to dolly123xx

    Hi Dolly,

    I'm so pleased to learn that your prognosis was cysts. 

    I too have found a lump in my left breast and have pain radiating into my armpit and collarbone with a numb or tingling sensation running down my left arm.

    I am 34 (very nearly 35) and have a family history of cancer with both my maternal and paternal grandmothers having had it and my maternal Aunt. My wife also found out a couple of years ago that she has the BRCA 2 gene and so the Big C never seems to be too far away from our minds.

    I was referred to the breast clinic and the nurse did not seem to be worried and said it was most likely hormonal pain, but referred me for an ultrasound as she could feel thickening of the breast tissue on my left breast. My worry is that by the time I actually have my ultrasound it will have been 5 weeks since my breast clinic appointment and nearly 3 months since my initial GP appointment. The pain seems to be getting worse and the lump feels bigger, so of course I am trying to tell myself that the delay in being seen is not something horrible spreading and getting worse.

    I am really hoping that I too have something like a cyst that can possibly be drained to relieve the pain.

    My wife and I are on our fertility journey too and because of her BRCA 2 gene we are lucky enough to have help from the NHS with pre genetic diagnosis and IVF. We plan to use her eggs and I carry the pregnancy. It has already been a very long process and so I am just hoping that I don't have anything that may delay this further. 

    The waiting is absolutely the worst part and although I am trying to focus on my work and enjoying my life, I do find it hard not to look at Google and think the worst. It really is helpful to read all these posts and see the support from everyone. At least I know that if it is anything horrible, there is a wonderful community on here that I can turn to for support and advice. :)

    Kayleigh xx

     

  • Offline in reply to KayleighH87

    hi 

    please try not too stress too much as it seems that few of us have the same symptoms and so far noone was diagnosed with the worse so stay positive and keep busy to take your mind away from thinking too much xxx Kepping my fingers crossed for you 

  • Offline in reply to KayleighH87

     

    Hi Kayleigh,

    I can ustand your worry about all the waiting. Have you got a date for your ultrasound yet? If your nurse had suspected anything sinister, I suspect that you might have had it by now, so try not to worry. I sincerely hope that your symptoms are due to cysts and nothing more sinister, but wanted to reassure you that, if the worse should happen, breast cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer today. I myself have had 2 bouts in the past 12 years and still lead a busy and fulfilling life.

    Here's hoping for good news. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • Offline in reply to tunia3105

     

    Hi Tunia,

    A very warm welcome ur forum. I am sorry tear about your symptoms. You are doing the right thing by getting them investigated.

    I sincerely hope that all goes well for you on Tuesday. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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