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Itching and painful left breast, should I go back to GP?

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I'm 31 and for about 9 months I've been getting this persisant itch on my left breast. It doesn't feel like it's my skin if that makes sense, it's like an internal itch. I'd been getting pain in my shoulder blade at the same side prior and the first doctor I saw thought it might have been connected. The last doctor I saw examined me fully and said that she could feel no lumps and couldn't see any rashes so she wasn't concerned enough to even refer me. But I've still not got answers. Anyone experienced anything similar? Sometimes it can feel really painful and heavy then other times it's ok just this itch.

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    HI Regansmummy,

    I am sorry to hear about your persistant itch. What age is Regan? Sometimes having a baby can alter your breasts, but in most cases it is treatable and not necessarily cancerous. There are creams available on prescription, which will reduce itching, even if there is no rash or fungal infection present. It might be worth discussing with your GP if one of these preparations might help you.

    I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 10 years and my surgeon advised me that in most instances a cancerous lump is not painful.

    Do please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    HI Regansmummy,

    I am sorry to hear about your persistant itch. What age is Regan? Sometimes having a baby can alter your breasts, but in most cases it is treatable and not necessarily cancerous. There are creams available on prescription, which will reduce itching, even if there is no rash or fungal infection present. It might be worth discussing with your GP if one of these preparations might help you.

    I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 10 years and my surgeon advised me that in most instances a cancerous lump is not painful.

    Do please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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