I ended up having a scan and was told there was a slightly enlarged lymph node right next to my implant. The thing is, I am never unwell. I honestly have not even had so much as a slight cold in years, let alone an infection that would cause lymph nodes to swell to the point of being painful. I read that you should worry when your lymph nodes are enlarged with no apparent cause and that they will enlarge around the site of the problem but when you have not been unwell then you should consult a doctor. So I went back and he said I had probably just bruised it, but I know I haven't. And that contradicts the lymph node being enlarged.

The pain is still there although it is slightly less acute. What has now happened though is that both of my breasts are now tender all of the time to the point that I can no longer sleep on my front because it hurts too much. It is very much like hormonal breast pain but I haven't experienced that in years because I have had an IUD fitted for around 8 years and don't get periods or any of the associated symptoms. So I just don't know what is going on. My doctor is telling me I am not unwell and am worrying about nothing so I feel I can't pursue it anymore :(

I am 63 and have felt aching in my left breast for well over a year.I have been fobbed off by 2 different doctors,as there is nothing to feel,even when I feel tender spots.I haven’t worried too much,as it’s not a pain,but a constant heavy aching feeling,and can’t decide if it’s my breast,heart,or muscle pain,but it’s not going to go away,and may be gradually getting worse,been around so long,it’s hard to tell! I missed breast screening,as I am on an island,and doctor refused to refer me to mainland hospital,as they would need to pay ferry ect,and I can’t afford to go. Reading the comments from others,I wonder if there is any point in going to GP again,as there is nothing to see.I haven’t worn a bra for couple years,just the soft over the head “versions” and know I thought it was the bra making me feel so uncomfortable,and can’t wear one now.Hormones are mentioned in the threads,but that wouldn’t be my problem at 63- Just wish I could get reassurance at exactly what can cause the constant aching.

Angela

Hi, just wondering if you have had any luck with this pain, just had my second baby 3 months ago and 4 weeks ago I stared getting pain around my left breast originally it was close to my heart and I had an ecg done, I've now noticed it's spread across my entire left chest and different areas hurt every day, some times it feels likes it's my ribs I can touch a rib and it hurts or the centre of my chest where the ribs meet the breast bone that can hurt if presses, occasionally it runs around under my arm to my back, been told like you it's probably muscular but also like you it's really affecting my anxiety so much so I've had a panick attack recently, been back and forth to the doctors but not getting anywhere, I keep checking my breast but can't feel anything unusual, the nurse at my go practice done a breast exam and she said she didn't feel anything either, just feel so fed up now, there's pain everyday that literally moves around my breast/chest and round to my back sometimes just an ache sometimes it's sharp and stabby. 

Hi did you ever get results from this Iv had exactly the same as you for 13 weeks now I have 2 xrays on Monday one on chest and one on thorac spine xx 

my nipple on one side looks different and feels so sore but boob in itself is like a burning stinging pain scaring the hell outta me now no lump but can feel like more tissue than other side :|

I could have written this original post!!!

breast pain for 18 months, 3x ultrasounds 1x private's breast specialist, told its mastslgia.

feeling so unsettled as it did improve but back again.

do I have a fourth scan?

when will I be satisfied it's nothing sinister?

x

Hi can u tell me how did u get in wit this because I have the same  pain or you and haveing be to anny  doctors  please 

Hi, 

My doctor referred me to the breast clinic at the hospital. I was examine and had a mammogram. Thankfully it was all fine. Always best to get it checked out and the mammogram doesn't hurt at all.

Hi 

I had same problem last year. My left breast was swollen and the pain in my armpit/ side of breast horrendous. Got referred to the breast clinic and had ultra sound. Ends up I have fibroadeoma which is cysts in the breast which are hormonal. They can get bigger which they would then remove but as I was only 28 they said I was still too young. Mines comes and go when at the sorest. 
 

hope this helps some people may be that this is the case? 

Hi @sophsw, I have the same problem and I am the same age as you. Did your left breast feel particularly heavier and sore in one particular spot? I have got a doctors appointment next week (video with everything that is going on) but I'm really concerned.

Yes I was more on the outside of my left breast. It is uncomfortable to lay on that side whilst sleeping when at its sorest. Wearing a bra can rub it also. 
 

Hopefully they help on the video chat as I imagine it would be difficult to see on this what they are looking at. My doctor examined me and felt right away how swollen and lumpy it was.