WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2000: Re: sore breast

Re: sore breast

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 19:27:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 28 Feb 2000, Rebecca wrote: >
>My left breast is sore behind the areola, I also have a seperate sore
>spot under my left arm (armpit) I'm feeling very run down, and am
>wondering if this couldn't be a result of trying to fight something off.
>I'm checking for a lump in my breast and can't find one, but I'm worried
>that I'm missing something. I'm not pregnant, I probably am ovulating
>right now, could that have something to do with it? I'm just trying to
>be cautious. The pain feels like a bruise or ache like when the chest
>is growing in puberty, I'm 25 have 2 kids and have passed puberty. I
>quit nursing about a year and a half ago. Should I have this checked
>out? Its been hurting for 2 days now.

Ovulatroy discomfort can certainly do that, but without examining you I can't be sure. With no lumps, one can usually wait to see how it feels after the period. If it persisits after the period, definitely check it out.

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

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