23, Antibiotics and no Answers yet

1994
1994 Member Posts: 8
edited June 2018 in Benign Breast Conditions

Hi,

Just thought I would share what it going on, I'm sure it may be nothing serious but it's hard to know when I haven't had any testing.

I noticed a pain in my left breast a 2-3 months ago and didn't even think of it.. (I have next to know breasts so change is obvious, and never had pain other than blocked ducts when previously breastfeeding) (I haven't breastfed in over a year) Then one day when taking off my bra my breast felt quite hot and swollen, I looked in the mirror and could see a very obvious circular swelling on my breast (behind nipple and around 3-6 o clock). I was a bit worried and booked into the doctorst straight away. (this is a few weeks after I initially felt pain).

I was referred to get an Ultrasound which showed no lump, just increased blood flow which could mean infection(mastitis??? Even though not breastfeeding), so I was given 5 days of antibiotics. The second day of antibiotics I felt very unwell and had a temp. Was fine after that and breast pain (feels like a bruise) went away. The day after I had finished the course the pain was back instantly.

Back to the doctors again and this time she gave me a 10 day course of antibiotics, pain subsided after 4 days in, and the day after I finished the course pain is back!

On next visit she said she will refer me to a breast specialist... I'm just blown as to what's going on. Just want to share. Thanks.

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  • kmartin3243
    kmartin3243 Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2018

    Hmmmm..so the GP did the breast ultrasound? It sounds like you are going in the right direction. I'm really sorry you're having these issues. Hopefully, the breast specialists will be able to shed more light on the situation. I have to wonder why you weren't automatically referred to them in the beginning for a breast issue?Let us know how it goes. Keeping you in my thoughts :)


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  • 1994
    1994 Member Posts: 8
    edited April 2018

    thanks for your reply kmartin3243

    I was referred to get an ultrasound :) and being young (23) I believe this is the normal referral system on steps to seeing an actual breast specialist.

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  • kmartin3243
    kmartin3243 Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2018

    Yes..you're definitely going in the right direction. The breast center should be able to give you some answers after they perform the ultrasound. I hope that it goes well and you can put this behind you behind you very soon.

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  • 1994
    1994 Member Posts: 8
    edited April 2018

    went to the GP again today... Given another lot of antibiotics. 2 weeks 4x a day -.- and a pathology slip.

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  • KittieV
    KittieV Member Posts: 49
    edited April 2018

    Hi 1994. I went through a similar thing last May. I had nonlactational mastitis which cleared up right away with antibiotics but I ended up with an abscess a few months later which I have been dealing with for months now. From what I have read and understand nonlactational mastitis is very hard to get rid of but the fact that the antibiotics are making a difference it great news.

    I hope your infection clears up soon 😊

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  • kmartin3243
    kmartin3243 Member Posts: 108
    edited April 2018

    Okay. That is great. When is your ultrasound?

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  • 1994
    1994 Member Posts: 8
    edited April 2018

    KittieV I feel like antibiotics and getting me no where as as soon as I finish them it's back to how it was... This is the third time I have been given antibiotics..

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  • 1994
    1994 Member Posts: 8
    edited April 2018

    kmartin3243 I have already have an ultrasound (as written in my post) which only showed increased blood flow which made them decide it could probably be 'early' signs of a breast infection.

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  • KittieV
    KittieV Member Posts: 49
    edited May 2018

    When I first developed the abscess a few months later i was on antibiotics for weeks that didn't do anything. Abscesses don't respond well to them.

    Do they have any answer for how you got the infection? Mine was attributed to old nipple ring holes but smoking and diabetes can also cause it.

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  • 1994
    1994 Member Posts: 8
    edited May 2018

    Just updating:

    Rang to chase up bloods. The gp said my bloods were unremarkable and there is NO sign of infection and need to sort out further breast imaging....

    I'm on day 4 of 12 days of antibiotics.. Should I stop...?

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  • KittieV
    KittieV Member Posts: 49
    edited May 2018

    1994 You should speak to your doctor about the medication. He may have a reason for wanting to keep you on them.

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  • 1994
    1994 Member Posts: 8
    edited May 2018

    I stopped taking them... And my pain has settles down and so has the swelling hallelujah!

    If it flares up again I'll be going to back for further imaging :D

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  • Duckmomma
    Duckmomma Member Posts: 26
    edited May 2018

    did you ever get your infection sorted out? I was just diagnosed with mastitis (post menopausal, haven’t breastfed in 6 years) I thought it was strange. I had a small rash and swollen breast with itchiness and soreness. Dr said if it wasn’t better in two weeks, she would send me for mammogram and ultrasound. I am on day 3 of antibiotics and a steroid cream with no change, except they mess up my stomach. Did you have a fever with your infection? I haven’t had a fever and my blood work didn’t show any infection.

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  • 1994
    1994 Member Posts: 8
    edited June 2018

    hey,


    My swelling and pain came back last week after 3 weeks of it being painless. I have gone back to gp and been referred to a breast specialist for further investigation, with possible MRI.

    my bloods showed no signs of infection or inflammation so no point giving me antibiotics again when they were not useful.

    It could just be nothing but I need to know for piece of mind. My ultrasound showed next to nothing although the report says hypoechoic region (appears to be early mastitis (of which it's not)) and also that I had increased vascularity (increased blood flow) .


    Just kind of a wait and see....

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