I ended up
going to Urgent Care today.
Yesterday, my lumpectomy and lymphedema breast was larger. The scars around the areola were raised, there was a light pink color around the stoles hardly visible. Breast ached and tingled. All the scar tissue hurt. It hurt along the sentinel node scar.
I had to massage my breast twice yesterday.
All night my stomach hurt. No temperature today or yesterday.
I am on antibiotics for 7 days.
Iam supposed to go to ER if my breast gets red or I have a⦠read more
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A member shared their experience getting mastitis after a lumpectomy, describing symptoms like breast swelling, burning, cording, and scar... Read more
Reading through the previous posts- I agree, ask about the possibility of an MRI, compression, when you are already hurting sounds terrible! Gentle hugs!
Hopefully I have a good plan.
@A MyBCTeam Member
Thank you so much.
I saw the PA and she suggested waiting til I finish the antibiotic before a mammogram and ultrasound.
I had the same thought. Avoid that mammo. π
Hello,
Sorry to hear this has happened.
1. The logic of having a mammogram with compression during mastitis and being on antibiotics. Is wrong it needs to wait until the infection has cleared.
2. Use of ice. Definitely ask about use for pain relief/ comfort measure.
3. Range of Motion? Mobility of your arm and shoulder? Are you able to do your normal exercise and movements?
4. Lymph System function agree that could be a slow down as you stated. Have you had a recent evaluation?
There are so many little symptoms that are difficult to tell until we just get a bigger signal from them. Breast cancer is a gift that gives each of us different concerns..hard to pull the pictures together.
Thinking of you.
So sorry for your pain and concern which is justified. Glad you called your MD. Please let the tech know how much pain you are having before she does the mammogram. Unless you say something, she won't know and may be able to accommodate you as much as she can. Good luck. Please let us know how you are doing.