3months after birth breast pain

Hiya everyone.

I've been having breast pain in my left breast since my 1st period after the birth of my baby. I've seen two drs who have said it's my hormones & to get a better fitted bra (1 of my breasts has always been bigger than the other so finding a bra that accommodates both breasts is hard also I'm an E cup & finding a cheap/mid range priced bra isn't easy).

The pain is like a dull ache & ranges from my armpit to under my breast (like a J shape). I've also had the occasional pain like an electric shock & also a twinge sometimes in my next.

As the dr yesterday couldn't feel a lump she said breast cancer doesn't cause pain however most of the posts I've read via Google have stated breast pain can be a symptom.

 

It's making me feel really anxious & worried everytime the pain hits as i only had my little one 3months ago & the thought of not seeing her grow up scares me to my core.

 

I just don't know what to do.

Do i wait until my next period to see if it goes then see the dr again? Or do i just see a different dr & ask to be referred?

 

Any help or advice much appreciated x

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  • Hello 9000Sweetie, 

    The first thing to do is to stay well away from Dr Google who many on here describe as a "quack" and inevitably only makes us worry more. I think it would be a good idea given how worried you are about this to try and get a second opinion, perhaps ask to see a different doctor just to give you reassurance. You can find out more about this on this page. 

    I hope the pain subsides soon and that you get to talk to another doctor about this. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello 9000Sweetie, 

    The first thing to do is to stay well away from Dr Google who many on here describe as a "quack" and inevitably only makes us worry more. I think it would be a good idea given how worried you are about this to try and get a second opinion, perhaps ask to see a different doctor just to give you reassurance. You can find out more about this on this page. 

    I hope the pain subsides soon and that you get to talk to another doctor about this. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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