Waiting for results of Skin Punch Biopsy for IBC

suzy2618
suzy2618 Member Posts: 49
edited April 2019 in Waiting for Test Results

Hi everyone, finally had today a skin punch biopsy. I am extremely nervous. Had a really bad panic attack. Has anyone done a skin punch biopsy to detect IBC? The doctor only did two punch one of the 2 oclock and 6 o clock. Hoping it's enough to get a diagnosis if indeed it is IBC. The doctor who is a breast specialist said she has never seen an IBC person with overnight symptoms. She doesn't think its what I have but I feep like something isn't right. Please keep me in your prayers. The waiting is terrible.

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  • cecyc
    cecyc Member Posts: 59
    edited April 2019

    I hope your results come in fast and that they are beningn. 

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  • alto
    alto Member Posts: 233
    edited April 2019

    I had a skin punch biopsy to diagnose my Paget's. I hope you get benign results, but either way, it's good that you are jumping right on this. I got better at coping over time, but I must admit, it was really hard at first. I think until you have a diagnosis, you can't do much - and doing something is what helps - researching doctors, setting up appointments, etc (even though that is scary at first). Being here helps! Taking walks and appreciating nature made me feel better. I also binge watch a lot of British TV (Netflix has the Great British Baking Show and garden shows that are very calming). I'm not a Brit, so the accents seem calming to me... :) And if you are diagnosed, consider asking your doctor for Ativan for those nights when you are too wound up or can't sleep. You have to balance research/prep with relaxing activities and living life. Again, I'm hoping for good results for you.

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  • suzy2618
    suzy2618 Member Posts: 49
    edited April 2019

    Thank you alto for your response. I truly hope it is benign. This waiting game sucks. I try to keep myself busy but I break down and start to cry. I am at work but my mind isn't here. I will try netflix to see if watching a series can help.

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  • suzy2618
    suzy2618 Member Posts: 49
    edited April 2019

    forgot to ask.. how long did it take to get your biopsy results?

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  • cecyc
    cecyc Member Posts: 59
    edited April 2019

    Can you call and ask if the results are in?  

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  • suzy2618
    suzy2618 Member Posts: 49
    edited April 2019

    doctor just called me!!! She said everything came back benign and that they only saw inflammation. I am still nervous because why would it show inflammation? She said could be because or mastitis. I feel like I need another opinion. I asked for an mri and she said not now due to inflammation it can give a false positive. She said to wait till May.

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited April 2019

    suzy, I’m not sure I understand-why do you not believe that you had mastitis and that it is resolving

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  • suzy2618
    suzy2618 Member Posts: 49
    edited April 2019

    Melissa today the redness got worse. Now its def looking like an orange. I wish I could send you a picture but I am afraid to get kicked out of the group if I do.

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