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Posted 7/4/2012 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone here have breast pain? I still do not know if I have fibromyalgia, but for the last few days, I have been having pain that reminds me of the pain I would have when nursing (and engorged). There is no chance that I am pregnant, so that is not it, but I have been told that I have fibrocystic breasts (although I have never had pain because of it before). I just want to know if anyone here has had breast pain that knows that they have fibromyalgia.
Posted 7/4/2012 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
At one time I was getting shotting pains in my breast. I do suffer from the fibro cystic breast. My method of chronic pain is that if it doesn't go away in at least two weeks get it checked out. I just had my monogram done and the fibro tissue was very noticeable on the x-rays.
Posted 7/4/2012 12:41 PM (GMT 0)
I have those engorged pains, and the shooting pains sometimes.... my Dr told me its just another loving touch from fibro :-)
Posted 7/4/2012 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you! At least I know that it is a good possibility that it is related to fibro, if that is what I have. I will bring it up withcthe rheumy when I see him on Friday.
Posted 7/5/2012 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Um, yeah, I had a few pains. I asked for a mamogram.

I start chemo Tues. Please get it checked out.
Posted 7/5/2012 1:24 AM (GMT 0)
Um, yeah, I had a few pains. I asked for a mamogram.

I start chemo Tues. Please get it checked out.
Posted 7/5/2012 5:42 AM (GMT 0)
That's what got me to the dr to begin with. I would be driving down the Rd and all of a sudden start having severe chest pains!! They were really bad and hit me out if nowhere. That's when I got diagnosed with fibro. Tramadol helped a lot. Altho that was 6 or 7 yrs ago and now I'm having more chest pains.
Posted 7/5/2012 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
It is not something I plan on dismissing. It is not something that I often feel, or at least not lately. I will mention it to the dr on Friday, and if he does not seem to feel he should look at it, I will mention it to my primary care. She is usually very proactive. :)

I have noticed that it seems worse at night though. It is just odd (and it makes me want to take something for it).
Posted 7/5/2012 1:45 PM (GMT 0)
I have the stabbing pains in my breasts at times, like what others have described.  I also have the fullnes and achiness, and, at times, am even unable to wear a bra.  I have been diagnosed with fibrocystic breast disease, also.
Posted 7/6/2012 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Stabbing shooting pains sometimes, fibrocystic feeling more now since Fibro. Gynecologist said taking Vitamin E could help.
Posted 7/26/2012 10:06 AM (GMT 0)
I occasionally get very painful engorged breasts so much so that last for weeks to months and I can't stand the thought of having them "squished" during a mammogram, my doctor understood and sent me for an ultrasound instead, at least I have peace of mind and I will go for my mammogram next time round when I can pick a non painful period.
Posted 7/26/2012 10:06 AM (GMT 0)
I occasionally get very painful engorged breasts so much so that last for weeks to months and I can't stand the thought of having them "squished" during a mammogram, my doctor understood and sent me for an ultrasound instead, at least I have peace of mind and I will go for my mammogram next time round when I can pick a non painful period.
Posted 7/26/2012 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I was diagnosed because of chest pain. I went to the dr and he done a mri and it was abnormal so I was immediately admitted into the heart section of the hospital but then they couldn't found anything wrong with my heart so after several tests they diagnosed fibro. The heart muscles was affected by the fibro which caused similar symptoms than fibro. Good luck. Thanks dr James for the interesting bit on Anthony Field. I will get the book.
Marianne
Posted 7/26/2012 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I was diagnosed because of chest pain. I went to the dr and he done a mri and it was abnormal so I was immediately admitted into the heart section of the hospital but then they couldn't found anything wrong with my heart so after several tests they diagnosed fibro. The heart muscles was affected by the fibro which caused similar symptoms than fibro. Good luck. Thanks dr James for the interesting bit on Anthony Field. I will get the book.
Marianne
Posted 7/26/2012 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
This may be TMI lol but when I get those pains, I squeeze and release a small amount of breast milk. Seriously, I know it's gross! blush I haven't nursed in over 4 years, but when that sensation gets to be too strong I will gently squeeze and release just a little dribble or two and instantly the breast pain is gone.
Posted 7/26/2012 1:45 PM (GMT 0)

drjamesstoxendc said...
Have you read How I Got My Wiggle Back by Anthony Field?

This is the new book, featuring entertainer Anthony Field discussing his decades-long search for assistance on misdiagnosed fibromyalgia on three continents.

Field, the creator and a founding member of the world’s most successful musical groups for young children, The Wiggles, was handicapped by chronic pain, chronic, chronic fatigue, misdiagnosed fibromyalgia and depression during his 20 years on the road.

You can check it out on Amazon.com at

http://www.amazon.com/How-Got-My-Wiggle-Back/dp/1118019334

Watch the interview on the Today Show where he explains how he recovered with all NATURAL TREATMENTS.

http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article/8427286/how-anthony-got-his-wiggle-back

I hope you learn some valuable lessons from reading the book. To learn more visit www.teamdoctorsblog.com where you can find over 200 video tutorials on this approach as well as news coverage from ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, People Magazine, the Today Show and many more.

Dr James Stoxen DC


I *knew* there was a reason Anthony was always my favorite Wiggle!!!! He's a fibro like me!!
Posted 7/26/2012 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
I had these pains it was time for my mammogram . so was put to ease i did,nt have to fight another illness. remember to get your yearly mammo,they are usually free.i have seen many women discover cancer too late . they where to busy.
there not busy any more.......
kathy
Posted 6/24/2013 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
I've had Mamos and ultrasounds and it is not cancer, the dr is baffled other then to say it has to be related to Fibro, I don't get my period anymore so the pain isn't surrounding my monthly.......the pain is horrible and constant mostly in one breast sometimes a little sore I. My left to.......my right breast is bad, I am also right handed,
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