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Post by baby bonnet on Sept 20, 2007 8:59:09 GMT -5
Hi vatechgrad, don't worry you won't produce milk forever. You will stop when your child gets married and moves out of the house.... At least that's the way it happened with my mom. She stopped once my younger brother got married and moved out.
Hi Puddleduck, I hope everything is ok. you have my prayers.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 20, 2007 9:09:32 GMT -5
Pretty harsh... and in whos' reality? Judging by the PM's, quite a few. You weren't around when the previous members were here doing their thing.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 20, 2007 9:15:58 GMT -5
Anyway, back on track. Nipple discharge. All future off-topic posts will be deleted.
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Post by puddleduck on Sept 21, 2007 8:22:16 GMT -5
Thanks for your messages of support. Update:
I had the appointment this morning. Was examined by the consultant (who is from the Middle East and whose comprehension of English is patchy...I had to speak very slowly and repeat everything 4 or 5 times). He can't feel a lump, the skin has cleared from the steroidal cream and there was no discharge coming out today. He didn't send me for an ultrasound, either. It made the appointment seem a bit pointless, to be honest. I'm too young for a mammogram (under 35). I said I didn't feel reassured without some sort of evidence there was nothing underlying this...so he went to get the breast care nurse, who examined me.
Then he started giving me statistics about why this is unlikely to be cancer because I have no relatives with breast cancer and I'm 31 and there's no lump.
Truth is they need the actual discharge to see under a microscope...without it I won't know either way. I still feel they ought to check what's going on directly under the nipple, but I imagine the only way the can do that is via MRI or needle biopsy/something equally unpleasant.
He said I was "highly intelligent" and gave an "excellent history"and overall picture of the condition and seemed pleased. He's also impressed I'm on natural progesterone...
The nurse spent a great deal of time trying to calm me down because I was anxious and apparently trembling. They've asked to see me in 6 weeks, but I've to go back immediately I have any blood/discharge from the nipple. Apparently it's not in the protocol for investigation of bloody nipple discharge/eczema ro do any sort of scan.
I guess I have to trust their judgement and keep using the progesterone cream and hope it helps it to go.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 21, 2007 12:37:09 GMT -5
Hum. That's why I'm shocked they didn't get you in A.S.A.P. when you were having the discharge.
Anyway, hope it stays away. Glad you went.
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Post by JackMcFarland on Sept 21, 2007 16:52:34 GMT -5
Ahh. Ok. I'm going to try this again. My internet pooped out on me just as I clicked 'post'!!!
Ok, is there anyway that you can ask for a MRI or biopsy just because?! I think using your age as a determinate for cancer is sorta silly, no? In fact, I know a 27 year old who just underwent a biopsy for a lump she found in her breast. If the discharge is that bad, I'd have personally demanded more tests.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 21, 2007 17:23:57 GMT -5
Ahh. Ok. I'm going to try this again. My internet pooped out on me just as I clicked 'post'!!! Ok, is there anyway that you can ask for a MRI or biopsy just because?! I think using your age as a determinate for cancer is sorta silly, no? In fact, I know a 27 year old who just underwent a biopsy for a lump she found in her breast. If the discharge is that bad, I'd have personally demanded more tests. Ditto. And I had a friend who had a mammogram at 18. Age is not a factor any longer. Depends on the situation.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 21, 2007 17:24:14 GMT -5
Can you get a second opinion?
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Post by cass on Sept 22, 2007 3:04:33 GMT -5
Glad there was no immediate cause for concern however id make sure you keep on their back about it should it continue. I agree with Ouchy and Tess that age is no longer a determinant when it comes to breast screens. Thankfully you dont have a lump which is great news. I hope this wretched discharge along with my bowel issues will go away soon
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Post by puddleduck on Sept 22, 2007 5:03:00 GMT -5
Hi there, It seems there are clear protocols for the way consultants order tests when patients present with specific symptoms. I was surprised they didn't mention that they'd need to see under the nipple (by biopsy or otherwise). Some consultants are more flexible within these NHS guidelines than others. Obviously this guy is doing things "by the book". Hmmm. The only way I can get a mammo/MRI is by paying for it myself privately. I think I might need to talk to my GP.
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Post by vatechgrad on Sept 24, 2007 12:45:10 GMT -5
I know all countries and insurance companies work differently which is a shame. I wanted to ask, did they try to stimulate the discharge so they could see it or did they just say, well not doing it today? Did they tell you what could cause it? I know here my dr could order the scan, but I'm 32 and have a history of breast cancer all over my family. They would've done an u/s of my breast for my mastitis if I'd wanted, I didn't, I just wanted antibiotics to stop the wretched pain, I didn't really want anyone else to touch it :lol
And here's hoping I don't make milk forever, but my OB said there are a lucky few that have breasts that never forget and every so often just start doing it again. I guess menopause would end that too right :lol
Janet
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Post by puddleduck on Sept 26, 2007 2:27:20 GMT -5
Hi Janet,
Apparently it's very true that once you've given birth, breasts can occasionally produce milk regardless of whether it's actually required. Maybe you could get a job as a wet nurse! Did you know cabbage leaves are good for painful breasts? You can put them in your bra... ;D
They did try to squeeze to bring out any more discharge/blood, but nothing came. It's not mastitis (I've had that before and landed in hospital with it as I eventually developed a lump, too which had to be aspirated several times and no, I've never had children). They've been very clear that I have to examine my breasts myself and go straight in if the discharge recurs. I have a "Green Card", as he said.
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Post by vatechgrad on Sept 26, 2007 8:31:00 GMT -5
Ok, I figured they would've tried but wanted to make sure I had mastitis while nursing, I dont' envy those women that get it when they aren't even breastfeeding cause the nursing baby really helps clear it up, and to just be stuck in the pain or as you said aspirated, ick! I wonder if its a similar problem to mastitis with blocked ducts and such that could lead to bleeding and discharge. Didn't think of that. Glad you got the green card to advance right through the clinic should it occur again. Janet
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Post by mel26 on Sept 27, 2007 2:40:48 GMT -5
Good to see that things have cleared up, PD. I also wondered why they didn't do an ultrasound? I found a lump in my breast and went to get it checked out. The doc said that b/c my breast tissue is so dense, they didn't want to do a mammogram, so they did an ultrasound... Especially considering you seem to have a history of breast 'issues' ya think they would've been more alert?
At least you're well now!!
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