painful still

[jillski]

It's been about a week and a half since I had my latest mammogram, and about 4 days after it I woke up in the middle of the night with a shooting pain running from under my right armpit straight out towards my nipple. Woke me right up. Ever since then I'm still having the pain, worse when I first wake up in the morning and when I run or exercise. My mammogram and breast exam were normal, no sign of anything out of the norm. So what could this pain be? That is the side that did hurt quite a bit when the tech was doing the screening, right near the same area that is now painful. I'm just concerned at what this pain could be?
Thank you

[japdip]

No, Mammograms and Ultrasounds each see or identify different things. Ultrasound is usually used to identify that a mass seen is a cyst. The Ultrasound most often is done following the mammogram when there is a question as to what has been viewed on the previous films.

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear jillski, Without being able to examine and evaluate it is difficult to say what is causing this pain - perhaps it is some bruising after the mammogram.  If it does not resolve soon and continues to be a problem be sure to bring it to the attention of your doctor so they can assess.

[jillski]

Also, another question, how long will this pain continue? When can I expect it to go away? Are ultrasounds an effective alternative to the regular mammograms?

[jillski]

Is it common for it to take a few days before the pain is really felt? I think I will check into the digital next time.

[japdip]

Some women do feel a great deal of pain associated with mammograms. The pain you describe sounds like pain that might be asssociated with a pinched nerve. You might request a digital mammogram next time if that is available in your area. This type is definitely less painful and the compression is for a much shorter time.