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KatenotKathy
KatenotKathy Member Posts: 3
edited February 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

I had 2 stereotactic biopsies, one right after the other on the same day, about 3 weeks ago, and in addition to massive bruising, my nipple has been erect since then. It hurts, obviously. Is it likely to be nerve damage? Will this eventually get better?

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2019

    Hello, KatenotKathy, and welcome to Breastcancer.org!

    We're sorry you didn't get any real answers yet. We're bumping your topic with this post, so more people will see it and you have a better chance of a reply. Is your nipple still hurting? Did you get your biopsy results?

    Please let us know. We look forward to hearing more from you soon!

    The Mods

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  • Bikerchick95129
    Bikerchick95129 Member Posts: 5
    edited February 2019

    Hi KatenotKathy,

    I don't know if this helps but I discussed this with my RO on Monday and he explained that the mammary ducts running through the breast all converge on the nipple and so those "pissed off nerves" take a little while to settle down. I had surgery (lumpectomy - DCIS) 3 weeks ago tomorrow and while my nipple is still erect, it's not as sensitive as it was. I found that wearing tight fitting sports bras helped reduce the rubbing on the nipple that was causing me pain during the day - and night for that matter.

    Best of luck to you.

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  • KatenotKathy
    KatenotKathy Member Posts: 3
    edited February 2019

    Thanks! Pretty sure those nerves will be pissed off a little longer, since this morning I had a surgical

    excision of proximal tissue. Pathology results in a few days

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  • KatenotKathy
    KatenotKathy Member Posts: 3
    edited February 2019

    Thanks! Initial biopsy results returned atypical cells, so this morning, actually, I had a surgical

    excision of proximal tissue for examination. Pathology results in a few days.

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