WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: Continuing Breast Soreness/Lump

Re: Continuing Breast Soreness/Lump

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 19:44:23 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Rachel wrote: >
>I wrote earlier this month re a lump in my breast near armpit on left
>side. I went to a breast specialist who examined and palpated it and
>basically told me he didn't think I had anything to worry about. Avoid
>caffeine, start primrose oil, Vit. E and B-complex and that it should
>probably go away after period (I had it while when I went). I did
>everything I was told...pain went away for a week or so, briefly
>recurred, went away again and came roaring back with a vengeance 2 days
>ago. Needless to say, it has not "gone away". Doc has ordered a
>sonogram...for 2 weeks from now, after next period. COuld this be an
>infected cyst? Just your average garden variety cyst?

Could be either but more lkikely not infected. S/he would have picked that up.

>Nothing to worry
>about?

Statisticaaly not likely but the sono is needed to straighten this out.

>I'm frustrated....mainly because I miss my coffee and cutting out
>red meat

We all have to sacrifice for health and beauty, at least that's what my patients say.

HSM

>and taking these vitamins does not seem to have helped! AND IT
>HURTS! A LOT!
>Any advice would be appreciated,
>Rachel

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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