Fao Sqad - Breast Update.

[NoMercy]

I called 111 today regarding my ongoing diarrhoea and blood coming from behind and was given an appointment to see an Out of hours GP. He seemed unconcerned with these symptoms and concurred that it was viral gastroenteritis.

However, when I explained about the Breast problem and the antibiotics I was given, he seemed really concerned. He asked if he could examine me and I agreed. Basically he detected some "thickening" in the upper outer quadrant of the affected breast and he's making a Rapid Access referral to have this investigated further.

I'm trying to hold it together but I'm struggling :(

[Sqad]

Thanks for the update........my opinion remains the same.....fibrocystic disease.

Sometimes, there is a bleed into one of the cysts causing some pain.....producing what is known as the "Blue-domed cysts of Bloodgood."

Not a seroius or life threatening situation NoM.

[NoMercy]

Thank you, Sqad.

[pastafreak]

I'll be thinking of you,NM. My daughter had a scare a little over a year ago. All was well. Remember the odds are that there will be nothing serious.

[NoMercy]

Thanks, Pasta. The Doc did say that 99 out of a 100 cases turn out to be nothing.

[237SJ]

A friend of mine has suffered for this on and off for several years. She has been in and out of the breast clinic more times than you can shake a stick at. The last time she suffered (after yet another round of antibiotics) the breast clinic told her to take the highest dose of GLA that she could find and that seems to have helped (Starflower is generally higher in GLA than Evening Primrose) Holland And Barrett usually have a 2 for 1 offer.

[rockyracoon]

NoM, try not to worry. Most breast problems are rapid referrals, I've had 3 mammograms and ultrasounds in the past few years, appointments within 2 weeks. They all came to nothing, thankfully.

[Ann]

Thinking of you NoM, I know how worrying these things can be x

[NoMercy]

Thanks to everyone for their replies. I'm a bit calmer today x