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Breast pain and fibromyalgia

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Freckles78
Freckles78

hi, I have been suffering from electric shock like pains in my breasts, docs can't find anything wrong and put it down to my fibre, does anyone else suffer from this 😔

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  • Freckles78
    Freckles78

    Posted

    Sorry they put it down to fibro not fibre 
  • nicola51831
    nicola51831 Freckles78

    Posted

    Hi there yes I have been suffering extremely tender breasts for around 2 months now. Haven't mentioned it to the doc yet as thought could be hormones but I'm on the coil too so could be that or the Fibro but it really is painful x hope ur feeling better soon
  • crystal80296
    crystal80296 Freckles78

    Posted

    I have breast pain too at times the left one mostly. I haven't been diagnosed yet with Fibro. I am pretty sure it is that, had symtoms over a year. I just wanted to reply just make sure to tell you that I read in a couple place higher instances of breast cancer in Fibro. patients. LINK  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22322540

    You may find other info on the internet. Sorry about that pain you are having. Take care.

    • bronwyn97278
      bronwyn97278 crystal80296

      Posted

      Evening Crystal;  I did go into your suggested site from your input above.......did you also note the side piece/s of info on Fibro  (especially the use of COQ10 )......I started taking these a few years ago, as it is also necessary to take these if on Statins (for Cholesterol).....COQ 10 helps the synthesis of cells,  and feel that this is also interesting for Fibro sufferers, as it is stated that we all have probs with our Cellular Activity.....our decrease in producing Energy...do any of you take COQ 10, if not, it maybe worthwhile researching same, and let us know what you decide/feel.......they are a Supplement (not a medication).............good luck researching.....Bron
  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 Freckles78

    Posted

    Hi Freckles yes I get it alot, my breasts get very tender painful, and as you say like an electric shop. Its not nice but it is a symptom of fibro. fibro throws all different symptoms at us. I too had checks but nothing was found. take care
  • jenny98754
    jenny98754 Freckles78

    Posted

    Hi. I am 65 yr old lady who has fibromyalgia. My breats are sore and shooting pains come and go. Have been told by Gp it's not hormones at my age!! and is part of fibro. Its very annoying and to feel I'm doing something I take some deep breathes to relax any muscular problem and rub in something like movelat or deep heat type stuff. Between these things I get some relief but appreciate that it is unpleasant. Hope that helps
  • kaz_40
    kaz_40 Freckles78

    Posted

    Hi Freckles I think its important that we all examine our breasts regualr, as I had a breat cancer scare a few years back. what you are experiencing is a fibro symptom I have those symptoms on a regular basis. take care gentle hug
  • derek1979
    derek1979 Freckles78

    Posted

    i cant realy comment on this 1 but examine your breasts to be on the safe side see your gp to help rule every possibility out but i do get chest pains which causes me pain in my ribcage its like you described and its very intense and its also in my ribs mainly the 4th,5th and 6th rib however i cant say it will be this but i have been diagnosed with costocondritis which is very commen with fibro sufferers like myself so all i will say is check yourself and if your worried see you gp just to be on the safe side
  • deb97936
    deb97936 Freckles78

    Posted

    Yes I have them...  Not as many as I used to get.  I went through menopause very very early after a major car accident.   But my bouts are just that, those painful bouts come and go.  Like a cluster of them and then stop...  Could go on through 2 - 3 days then again could go on for over a week and then subside.  I would use oil and even in the shower with hot water and soat massage them, put pressure on the so sore areas to... Every bit of whatever  to try and relieve it over time....   All the best... it's just another thing in the Fibro chocolate box Mix 
  • deb97936
    deb97936 Freckles78

    Posted

    Just a quick question that I forgot to ask... do you have breasts with 'lumpy tissue?'  I certainly do...   and so I have regular mammograms to...  I do have an area with a hardening of tissue from a old infection I had in a blocked gland down by the darker area of the nipple. I was pregnant at the time  The hardened area is half as long as my small finger and it used to also trigger off major pain from it up into my neck... really sharp and lingering pain...   I did have this checked out and aspirated it wasn't able to be diagnosed other than hardened tissue, and to keep an eye on any other changes should they come about.  
    • Freckles78
      Freckles78 deb97936

      Posted

      Yeah I do have lumpy tissue, I have had a mammogram but all was clear, it's an awful pain and breaths are always so tender, I check myself everyday for changes sometimes it's hard tho as they are so tender to touch 😔
    • deb97936
      deb97936 Freckles78

      Posted

      My breasts used to swell badly and be ever so sore, however that was due to Hormones.  As my very early menopause struck hard and fast I lost all that business of sore boobs.   However I do get those niggly dam sharp pains strike which were not a hormone issue back then, but are a fibro issue now...

      Take care all the best.

  • Freckles78
    Freckles78

    Posted

    Thank you everyone, certainly put my mind at ease knowing I'm not the only one u suffers from this, I check myself as much as possible for any changes sometimes they are too tender to check, just another part of fibro I need to learn to live with, gentle hugs to u all xx
  • Fashionldy
    Fashionldy Freckles78

    Posted

    I too expierience frequent breast pain. I get yearly exams and all is normal. My Dr has not said that she thinks it is my Fibro it does help to hear that others have this same issue, although I do hope that you find some help with your pain.  I also have more pain on the left side.  I hope this information helps.  Prayers and blessings to all!  :-)
    • Freckles78
      Freckles78 Fashionldy

      Posted

      Ty, it seems to be mostly my left side too although I have started getting it more regular on the right now, I have been checked and docs say all is fine so they putting it down to fibro as there is no other cause that they can find. X 
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