Pain after diagnostic mammogram

VioletsAreBlue

I hope I'm on the right forum for this question. This is my first post.

I was surprised to learn that my screening mammogram three weeks ago showed a slight architectural distortion. I went for my diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound yesterday. The result was: Questionable architectural distortion at the left upper central breast, without corresponding sonographic abnormality identified, possibly representing overlapping glandular tissue. Probably benign. Recommend 6 month follow up to evaluate for stability.

I didn't have any pain prior to the mammogram, but now I have a significant ache in the area of my breast where they concentrated the mammogram. It doesn't hurt to touch it unless I press hard. Is pain after a diagnostic mammogram something I should have expected? If I still have pain on Monday, I'll call my doctor. I guess I'm just curious about others' experiences.

MinusTwo

Violets - not out of the realm of possibility. I'd suggest a tylanol or an aspirin and a good nights sleep.

BCat40

I’ve had pain after mammograms—typically from the extra panels they put on for the extra views. It’s sort of like feeling bruised and should go away on the schedule a bruise would heal.