WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: Sore Breasts

Re: Sore Breasts

From: Christine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:04:21 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 9 Aug 2000, jwang,MD wrote: >Thank you for your response. I am 36 years old, have had two kids, and this is the WORST breast tenderness I have experienced. I only drink two caffeinated sodas a day, no chocolate, teas, coffee so I'm not sure what is triggering this.

>You may have more tender breasts as the depo wears off, but it is not a
>common side effect. Remember that other things such as caffiene can
>cause sore breasts. Tylenol or motrin tend to work for short term
>relief. Vitamin E 800u daily also seems to help.
>
>At Wed, 9 Aug 2000, Christine wrote:
>>
>>I was on the Depo shot for over three years. I decided to stop the shot
>>for various reasons including a 30 pound weight gain. My last shot was
>>due on 2 May and since then, I have not had my period yet which I
>>understand is normal. But my breasts are so sore that I can't lay on my
>>stomach and if my sons lean on me, I cry out in pain! Is this normal?
>
>--
>J Wang, M.D
>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>Tufts University School of Medicine
>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.>
>

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