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Nerve pain in the breast...thoughts?

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Airisto
Airisto

i hope i am posting this in the right place but i really need a better understanding of this, i have horrible health anxiety so i always think the worst:

a year ago when i was 19 i was woken up in the middle of the night by a very sharp pain in the left side of my breast. the pain hasnt been as sharp since then but a few times a month i will get short pinches in that area, ive gone to 3 doctors about it who examined my breast and said they dont know what it is but not to worry.

one doctor suggested nerve pain, MAYBE from the back? i have kyphosis and i get lots of pain in my back and neck, does anything think this sounds like my pain is caused by a nerve somewhere in my body? thank you.

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Airisto

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    Sometimes before your period, you can get breast pain and you can also get this with costochondritis which is inflammation of the cartilage in the ribcage. I have had both these things and they are very painful. My doctor identified costochondritis straight away by a simple examination and asking me about my symptoms. Sometimes, an X Ray is done to confirm it if your doctor can't diagnose you based on your symptoms. Costochondritis can be caused by stress and anxiety.

    Ask your doctor for a nerve conduction study to see if you have neuralgia. You could also ask to see a neurologist who specializes in nerve conduction problems. I am surprised your doctor has not suggested this already if he thinks you have nerve pain. Keep going back to your doctor or see different doctors and do not worry!

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