Worried Again- Swollen Nipple Concerns

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Amanda2692
Amanda2692 Member Posts: 29
edited December 2021 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

I have been here before with other breast issues which all came out fine on my left breast but now I have an issue with my right and yet again the fear and anxiety has set it.


I'm am currently breastfeeding my almost 2 year old. A few days ago I started having pain with my nipple. Part of the nipple and areola are swollen. After doing some feeling around I noticed in that area that it feels like a firm tube (duct perhaps?). It is just in that area. I have done hot and cold packs, massaging, breastfeeding on all fours... you name it. This has been going on about a week. The rest of the breast feels fine. I have an appointment in the morning to see my breast surgeon (who I have seen in the past for other concerns with the opposite breast which all turned out to be fine). Google is truly the worst so I am terrified again about tomorrow's appointment.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited December 2021

    Amanda - so many things can happen during breastfeeding - almost NONE of them cancer. Hang in there.

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  • AliceBastable
    AliceBastable Member Posts: 3,461
    edited December 2021

    Stay off Google. See your OB-Gyn, who would take care of normal breast issues during lactation.

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  • Amanda2692
    Amanda2692 Member Posts: 29
    edited December 2021

    Thank you, MinusTwo. That's what I am trying to remind myself while waiting for my appointment today. It is hard for your mind not to go to the what ifs though. I honestly counldn't find much about the firmness of a "tube" I am feeling which made me feel better at times, and worse lol. I nearly made it a whole year without needing to be seen lol.

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  • Amanda2692
    Amanda2692 Member Posts: 29
    edited December 2021

    I saw the surgeon who does believe it is breastfeeding related and prescribed a topical steroid. I hope it is successful and I can get back to not being overly obsessed about my breasts... for awhile. Thank you both for your input again.

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