Breast Pain

My question really doesn't fit into any of the categories above -as it is not related to breast cancer:

Over the last year & a half, I have had breast surgery twice on my right breast.  The first was to remove a duct and a papilloma and the second surgery (because I continued to have problems)was to remove all the ducts.

My last surgery was in April of this year.  I have not had problems with the fact that the breast has been tender since the surgery, but today I woke up with significant pain in that breast to the point where it is very hard to even touch it.  The pain also seems to be moving down my arm a bit.

I have had one breast infection in the past shortly before I was diagnosed with the papilloma & had the initial surgery.  It does not look the same as it did then, but it is very, very painful.  I took Ibuprofen this morning to help out and it seemed to help, but am not sure if this is something I should be concerned about or not.

I am 50 years old and am still menstruating, although, my periods have become more erratic as of late.  

Do you think this is something I should bring to the attention of my doctor?  I don't like to get alarmed at this type of thing without just cause.

Thanks so much.

[CCF-RN,MSN-JS]

Dear Magicman, If this is causing you such discomfort, certainly you should bring it to the attention of your doctor.