I've had on-and-off pain in one breast for over 18 months now. My GP did agree to refer me, as I also had some red irritation on the skin, and she wanted to rule out inflammatory breast cancer. I had an ultrasound on the breast and armpit (am in my early 30s, deemed too young for a mammogram), and absolutely nothing bad was found. The breast surgeon I spoke to explained that some women just have pain there for no sinister reason, and often it's referred pain from a chest or shoulder muscle strain.

You can pay for a private ultrasound, which will set you back several hundred pounds including the consultation fee. Or you can see another GP and request a second opinion. But as I found out, pain with no other symptoms (e.g. orange peel skin, discharge, lump) is very rarely a sign of breast cancer. I hope that helps a bit.

Thanks for the reply! Im only 21 so also too young for a mammogram. Im just so so fed up of being worried sick. Its making me so upset:( 

Hi, I'm also 21 and been having on going pain in my left boob for three months now. I don't wear wire bras already. I'm getting worried now too 

Hi, I'm also 21 and been having on going pain in my left boob for three months now. I don't wear wire bras already. I'm getting worried now too 

I've been having the same issue with my right breast. I have mentioned it to my Drs but they just don't seem interested. 5 years ago I had more severe pain and got referred to the breast clinic, they examined me and did an ultrasound, they said there was nothing there to worry about. The pain went, but now there it is again. I've tried changing Drs but can't due to my catchment area. 

Any updates?

ive had a sensitive nipple for about 3 months I wouldn't describe it as painful just a bit tingly, no lumps no other symptoms but I'm driving myself crazy with google searches I also keep touching it to see if it hurts. It's worse if I don't wear a bra as it rubs against my clothes. I first experienced it after wearing a pyjama top that had a rough inside but surely it can't still be irritated after 3 months. I'm terrified to go to the drs. It also feels quite heavy but I'm not sure if that's in my head

I'd definitely go to the doctors, and if they don't give you a good enough answer then get a second opinion. As crazy as it sounds I've bought some non wired bras and tried slightly bigger and different style to what I usually have and I can't believe it but my pain has subsided so much, I'm booked in for physio this week and he thinks he can help and diagnose the real problem, needless to say they don't think it's anything to worry about, if all this time it's been a case of bad fitting bras then well, I'll be shocked, especially as I get measured regularly!