very concerned about IBC 22 years old

NASM123 - A dermatologist can do a biopsy for IBC. It may be worthwhile to see if you can see a dermatologist this coming week. Hopefully, the results will be benign but if they are positive you would have results when you go to your appointment at U of A. I'm really sorry that your doctors are not taking your concern seriously because of your age.

NASM123, I dont know how you manage to get through these days without any support from these doctors. I check the board every day hoping that you will put a post up to say that it isn't IBC, as you are so young. These doctors don't seem to have a conscience. Oh well, you don't have to wait much longer before the 31st, and I hope that your doctor takes the right path to rule out IBC. Keep in touch and focus on your family in the meantime. ((hugs))

Every second counts with possible IBC,its already at stage 3 when diagnosed,so stage 4 comes quickly after stage 3,,,within weeks,,,so tell your DOC to forget antibiotic crap and get a biopsy..we tell you this coz we care,,,,,

jess

Of course you're anxious about the appointment.  Can you do something really special and fun with your kids?  Get a sitter and have a date night with your husband where you get all dressed up and talk about anything other than this?  Walk or hike outside if the weather allows and breathe.  You've fought hard to do what you need to do - now it's out of your hands for a couple of days and you deserve a break from it (easier said than done I know). 

good luck, and we are all thinking of you. Let's hope you get some answers soon.

 Hi,

After my punch biopsy (actually 3 done at once in 3 different areas) I had bruising for the first time. Try icing it -- 20 minutes of cloth covered ice, then a break and repeat. If that doesn't help, call your doc. I'm surprised your weren't sent home with ice as part of the treatment.

Thinking of you,

bride

Sweetie, I have not posted but have been waiting for your results along with everyone else. I am praying for you and hoping that whatever is going on is an infection. I am so glad that you are finally seeing a doctor and had the biopsy. I hope you get some answers and some relief very soon. We are here for you no matter what the outcome. I know you are scared. Breast cancer is evil and sneaky and someone as young as you should not have to even think about his awful disease. Just know we are here! xoxo

Ziggy is right. There are new strains of bacteria which are very resistant to antibiotics. Not that this would be great news for you to hear, but certainly better than IBC. And keep in mind that the odds of not having cancer are completely in your favor. ((((HUGS))))