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Originally Posted by izzy
I also experience breast pain.Mainly tenderness.
It used to only happen a week before my period.Then it became constant.
I did have a rash under my right breast on and off.The family dr said it was a yeast infection.
A pain specialist Dr I see thought it was shingles.There were no blisters.
My breasts are still very sensitive...I can't tolerate to wear a bra.Only soft clothing that is loose.
I have had a mamogram which was normal.The past few yrs I also have had pain,tenderness under my right breast and ribcage.A tightness that is sharp at times when I bend.I was told this was costochondritis.Yet it never has gone away. izzy
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Hi, izzy, I'm sorry that you're experiencing pain too.
I had costochondritis many years ago and for me it was restricted to a specific spot, sort of mid sternum and didn't involve the breast. I recall going to my GYN at the time and getting that diagnosis.
I'm 3 years post menopausal so it's not related to my cycle. My mammogram in June 06 (and all prior mammograms) was normal.
I suppose this could be
referred pain that I'm having, but it just so much feels like the prodromal period before a fever sore ... that tingling, burning, itching sensation. And when I google shingles, the sxs are right on. And of course I did read that you can have it without a rash.
So ... I have a follow-up appointment with my GYN in about 4 weeks. If it gets worse (or better) in that time period I'll call him, and either see him or his associate. Or I could call my very new neuro (who is an immunologist/rheumatologist as well) and see what he makes of it.
The last few days it has not been too bad, persistent and annoying but nothing like it was on Saturday night and on some prior days since it started.