Hello
Ive been experiencing a dull ache in my right armpit for a few months now. The pain started moving in to my breast but it moves around and can be painful in my shoulder too. I've been to the doctor about 10 times and they don't ever seem to diagnose anything. The first doctor gave me shingles medication because she thought it was shingles, which it wasn't. I've had bloods and an x ray which were fine. I've pushed to get a breast clinic referral and I've been referred as routine because there are no lumps and no other obvious breast symptoms apart from the pain. My armpit isn't swollen, just painful. It comes and goes but is more frequent. I've also just discovered a new hard lump at the end of my right collarbone (same side) and the doctor is going to arrange for another X-ray.
I had a baby 6 months ago and I am terrified that it might be cancer. I generally feel unwell, tired and sore all the time and I just have a feeling something isn't right.
ive searched and searched the chat forums to find some comfort that it's all in my head but as more time passes I become more worried. I have three young children and I am finding it hard to be not an anxious mess all the time
im so scared that it's something serious and dr google doesn't help but I just want some answers. I've got another 3 weeks until the breast clinic appointment and the wait is going to be unbearable. I am thinking about going private as all I can think is that I've wasted 2 months already going back and forward to doctors and still have another 3 weeks to go. I feel totally helpless and terrified