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Lingering pain above left breast
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Lingering pain above left breast
by fanta, Sep 28, 2006 12:00AM
It's been about 3 months that I have had a pain that started under my right arm and progressed to the upper part of my right breast. Now it hurts when I breath in or cough. It does not hurt as much anymore under my arm, it is just tender there; but over my breast it is quite painful. Could it be something to worry about or that I should have checked? thanks
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Member Comments (6)
by fanta, Sep 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: CCF
thank you so much for such a fast reply. I will follow your advice and get it checked. Thanks again.
by msangelf, Sep 29, 2006 12:00AM
To: fanta
I too am experiencing constant pain under my right arm, and the entire right breast. Earlier this week I had chest xray and mammogram. Results came back normal today - but I am still in pain - not sure what my next step will be. It has been over 3 years since my cancer treatment - I do not want to live in constant pain. I also have no sensitivity in the nipple area. the breast is now lumpy from the treatments so it's hard to tell if a lump is suspicious or not. Let me know what you find out - and I will do the same. Good luck to you.
by fanta, Sep 30, 2006 12:00AM
To: msangelf
thank you for your input. I still have to schedule an appt. Good luck and I will let you know what I find out. It seems you have had cancer before, I hope you can find what is causing your pain. This is a first for me.
by fanta, Oct 07, 2006 12:00AM
To: msangelf
Hi thought I'd let you know what I found out. Mine seems to be something called costocondritis. The doctor described it as an inflammation related to the ribs in that area. That anti-inflammatory meds should help and it is nothing to worry about. I looked up this condition and it certainly seems like what I am experiencing. Good luck to you.
by msangelf, Oct 09, 2006 12:00AM
To: fanta
So glad you and your doctor were able to determine the cause of your pain (and that it's not cancer)! I have another appointment scheduled for next monday with a surgeon. Best of luck to ya!
