Hi,

I had an US and fine needle aspiration on Weds for a large, painful lump in my left breast with nipple inversion, skin purpling. No discharge. I am well, no outwards sign so of infection just very fatigued. 

Is there any reason why my FNA was incredibly painful? I have a really high pain threshold but it was so uncomfortable that I shed a tear!

The US consultant left the room promptly with my sample and I received no aftercare advice (dressing removal, meds running out...) or follow up info (appointments, further aspirations needed...) I was just sent home by the nurse. All pretty traumatic. I have had two lots of different antibiotics over 2 weeks but there is no change. The aspiration has also had no effect on the size of the lump or the pain I’m experiencing. My GP surgery says they can’t do anything as the uni hasn’t reached them yet!

I also thought the FNA would give me an immediate sense of relief? This is definitely not the case.

Any info or thoughts on this would be greatly received at this point as I feel like I’ve been sent on my merry way with zero answers or support. Thanks x