Breasts again.

[Victoria84]

I don't know if its new, I'm getting really confused about things. I've not told anyone about it. I just know I can feel it there and it's panicking me, I dont know how many ultrasounds I can have or they will give me, I dont know what to do at all

[Victoria84]

I dont want to go to the doctors and I dont want another ultrasound but wouldn't I be silly to not have it checked? Would others ignore it?

[bobby84]

I am the same age as you and let me start by saying I know exactly how you feel (and it sucks!) I've have had a good few years worth of anxiety regarding my breasts which started when I was pregnant. My left feels completely different (lumpy, ropey tissue) whereas the other is relatively smooth. Ive had quite a few scans over the years but bit the bullet (I think thats the saying?) last Monday and saw a specialist to discuss my concerns and have an ultrasound. The area I got my knickers in a twist about this time was in the same area (not the exact lump though - can still feel that one) as the scan I had back last July (so similar to you). Like all my other scans, it was all normal albeit lumpy, breast tissue. I am ashamed to admit I would check every night, often more than once. Sometimes I got myself into such a state that I would spend the evening prodding and poking trying to determine if tissue was solid or soft. I really believe the more you poke and prod, the more you feel. I thought I felt awful things. My consultant felt nothing.

Someone mentioned above that if you had it scanned 9 months ago, the chances of it being anything scary are incredibly small. You probably know that deep down but your anxiety is fuelling your fear. Ive been there. Its scary. But its also highly likely to be either a) the same lumpy bit as before b) breast tissue.

You should go to the GP. You should always get your breasts checked if you feel something different however small. But please be reassured that its highly likely to be absolutely nothing to worry about x

[Victoria84]

Thank you Bobby, yours sounds very much like my situation. I think mine started after I was pregnant and fuelled by my mother in law dying too.
I was shocked how lightly the doctors/breast nurses etc pressed while they were checking. Maybe I'm pressing too hard, I just dont know.

[Victoria84]

Got a face to face appointment on Friday with the doctor. I'm going to discuss pain in my joints but I'm going to ask her about this too.

[jojo2316]

Good luck - and let us know how you get on xxx

[Victoria84]

Thank you, I will do. Xx

[Victoria84]

I'm starting to feel really panicky this morning 🙁

[Victoria84]

Now doubting whether they scanned the whole breast 9 months ago or whether I imagined it and they only scanned a bit.

[bobby84]

I think its super normal to feel anxious before an appointment. Good luck with the appointment, keep us updated!