GoogleNoMore
20-09-12, 15:24
I apologize in advance if I ramble...
I have had an ache in my right breast for the last couple of months. It is not constant, and of course it increases when I concentrate on it, but it also appears when I'm not thinking about it. This ache has not gotten worse, nor is it always in the exact same spot, but it is always on the right side, behind the breast, feeling like it's in the breast. There's no tenderness when touching.
I have made an appointment with my doctor, but unfortunately it's not until early next week. I am trying very hard not to search online, because I know it will definitely come up as cancer. And that is something that, obviously, scared the bejeezus out of me.
Chances are it is a muscular thing, right? Or perhaps my wonky gallbladder is causing this discomfort? Or maybe hormonal, somehow? Seeing as how the pain hasn't gotten worse? I don't feel any lumps. No discharge. No discoloration. I had a pretty thorough blood workup last month, something probably would have shown up in the results, like for WBC or something? Once in a while the area around the nipple is swollen, but it goes away quickly, so I'm not sure if it's just the sleep bra I tend to wear. (sorry if too much information)
I guess I'm just looking for alternatives to freaking out - trying to be constructive with my energy instead of melting down. And I prefer to come here instead of Dr. Google. Getting my fears out sure does help. Any words of common sense or wisdom or "I've been there too" would be appreciated.
See, logically I know that because breast cancer is such a hot topic, deep down I'm jumping to that link automatically. The suggestion is there. My mind thinks the worst case scenario. I'm thinking: Oh no! THAT'S obviously what I have! Am I making my symptoms fit the diagnosis, or the diagnosis fit my symptoms?
thanks so much. And believe it or not, just writing this out made me feel better. :blush:
I have had an ache in my right breast for the last couple of months. It is not constant, and of course it increases when I concentrate on it, but it also appears when I'm not thinking about it. This ache has not gotten worse, nor is it always in the exact same spot, but it is always on the right side, behind the breast, feeling like it's in the breast. There's no tenderness when touching.
I have made an appointment with my doctor, but unfortunately it's not until early next week. I am trying very hard not to search online, because I know it will definitely come up as cancer. And that is something that, obviously, scared the bejeezus out of me.
Chances are it is a muscular thing, right? Or perhaps my wonky gallbladder is causing this discomfort? Or maybe hormonal, somehow? Seeing as how the pain hasn't gotten worse? I don't feel any lumps. No discharge. No discoloration. I had a pretty thorough blood workup last month, something probably would have shown up in the results, like for WBC or something? Once in a while the area around the nipple is swollen, but it goes away quickly, so I'm not sure if it's just the sleep bra I tend to wear. (sorry if too much information)
I guess I'm just looking for alternatives to freaking out - trying to be constructive with my energy instead of melting down. And I prefer to come here instead of Dr. Google. Getting my fears out sure does help. Any words of common sense or wisdom or "I've been there too" would be appreciated.
See, logically I know that because breast cancer is such a hot topic, deep down I'm jumping to that link automatically. The suggestion is there. My mind thinks the worst case scenario. I'm thinking: Oh no! THAT'S obviously what I have! Am I making my symptoms fit the diagnosis, or the diagnosis fit my symptoms?
thanks so much. And believe it or not, just writing this out made me feel better. :blush: