Re: Continuing Breast Soreness/Lump
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 19:49:16 -0500 (CDT)
It does sound like it is cycle related. If teh specialist felt the lump
and wasn't too concerned with it, that's good. Not real likely to be an
infected cyst since it would be red and hot. Try not to examine or
touch it too much as this can make the pain and swelling worse.
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? Nothing to worry
>about? I'm frustrated....mainly because I miss my coffee and cutting out
>red meat and taking these vitamins does not seem to have helped! AND IT
>HURTS! A LOT!
>Any advice would be appreciated,
>Rachel
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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