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Post by puddleduck on Sept 7, 2007 14:20:40 GMT -5
Hi there,
Wasn't quite sure where to put this...and I can't find another, similar thread.
I've come to recognise that some slight nipple discharge is normal (yellowish) from time to time in small quantities. I haven't had any kids.
I'm also prone to eczema which can affect the nipples, but I thought I'd mastered that one by swapping to organic cotton bras with no seam across the cup a year ago. (Certainly lessened the eczema). Lately I'm producing quite a lot more discharge from the left nipple only, and in the past 3 days it has increased and begun to ooze. I'm wondering if this is related to hormone levels (I've been on natural progesterone for over 4 months now), or something else. I used a very mild steroid cream on the sore area this morning (which normally calms any eczema there) but it's only become worse (now bloody discharge as well as clear ooze) and I ended up having to go and buy cotton nursing pads for some comfort.
Has anyone else noticed this? I think I'll have to see a doctor on Monday... I had a breast lump at 27 (aspirated 3 times) but that was in the right breast. I'm 31.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 7, 2007 19:36:42 GMT -5
I think you should DEFINITELY go see a doctor A.S.A.P. and make sure he checks your prolactin hormone level.
Doctor, doctor, doctor.
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Post by puddleduck on Sept 8, 2007 6:58:19 GMT -5
Thanks for that. You're right. I'll ask about the prolactin levels. I ovulated three days ago, so would that tend to indicate that I don't have a high prolactin level (since it's high prolactin that suppresses ovulation in nursing mothers)?
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Post by ouchy on Sept 9, 2007 13:32:12 GMT -5
Not sure. Just be sure to tell the doctor all the details. Especially that the discharge is bloody. Good luck, puddle. Keep us posted!
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Post by baby bonnet on Sept 10, 2007 8:56:32 GMT -5
I've read in several places (probably in those handouts waiting at the OBGYN to be called)that if you have this type of discharge you have to see your doctor as soon as possible. I hope everything turns out ok for you.
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Post by puddleduck on Sept 15, 2007 7:36:28 GMT -5
Thanks.
I have an appointment coming up to see a specialist.
xx
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Post by cherry on Sept 15, 2007 14:13:38 GMT -5
Hope everything turns out to be ok puddleduck
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Post by puddleduck on Sept 16, 2007 5:04:29 GMT -5
I have this fear that I'm taking up a space in the clinic where there's a postmenopausal woman somewhere who needs it more than I do. Strange that the eczema only affects one nipple and the inversion and blood and yellowy discharge is new, though.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 16, 2007 22:09:23 GMT -5
Don't be a martyr if you have symptoms of something wrong! I have no sympathy at all for that. That is what the clinic is for! If you know there is something possibly wrong and don't get it checked out, that's your own fault. If you had leprosy, would you just let your body parts rot off because there were other people who could also benefit from having an appointment? If so, that's totally your choice, but not one I'd feel any compassion for. There comes a time when niceties are just absurd in my opinion.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 16, 2007 22:14:09 GMT -5
BTW, we've had other women who have used the altruistic approach of wanting to leave appointments for others who might need it more for reasons of avoiding a lap, and in reality, it pretty much came across as attention seeking. Not saying that is what you are doing at all, but these posters seemed to want everyone to try to cheer them up, encourage them, and give them a pat on the back for being so gracious to the women who might need the appointments more than them.
You have some scary symptoms. Get checked!
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Post by puddleduck on Sept 17, 2007 3:37:46 GMT -5
Ouchy, I think if you'd read my earlier posts you will have seen that I have an appointment, which I do intend to keep. Your comments on martyrdom etc are entirely unwarranted. What I was saying was that, despite my intentions to have this checked out, there is sometimes a worry that they will laugh and say that I'm worrying over nothing and I'll be told it's mostly postmenopausal women who get breast cancer. (Statistically true, and yes, everyone WANTS to know in these instances that there's nothing seriously wrong). It can be hard to think straight while awaiting tests. There is really no call for anyone else to make it any more difficult.
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Post by ouchy on Sept 17, 2007 6:54:57 GMT -5
I have this fear that I'm taking up a space in the clinic where there's a postmenopausal woman somewhere who needs it more than I do. Sorry, Puddle. It was this quote that made it sound like it was turning into martyrdom, contemplating giving up your appointment to someone who "needs it more." Guess I misread it. Glad you're keeping your appointment. I thought perhaps you had canceled it as I did read in an earlier post that you did have an appointment scheduled.
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Post by kb on Sept 17, 2007 7:27:17 GMT -5
am sorry for what your going through puddleduck. Its clearly very stressful.
Youd be better to try not to think too much bout whether its serious or not, and just go through the motions like u are.
If its nothing to worry bout, well good, go celebrate, the other women will get there appointments in due time and be treated. If it is serious, well at least ure taking the right steps.
Hope it all turns out ok. Keep us posted. Hugs
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Post by vatechgrad on Sept 17, 2007 12:53:23 GMT -5
I'm not sure how it works in the UK, but if I had bloody discharge from my nipple my gynecologist would squeeze me in that day. Not sure he would for regular discharge as I've had a baby and my breasts occasionally make milk and will more than likely do so forever, joy. I digress though, bloody discharge is a big deal, doesn't mean something is wrong but it should be checked. Unless that specialist appointment were tomorrow I'd be calling to get in today or tomorrow.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Janet
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Post by mel26 on Sept 20, 2007 3:15:12 GMT -5
BTW, we've had other women who have used the altruistic approach of wanting to leave appointments for others who might need it more for reasons of avoiding a lap, and in reality, it pretty much came across as attention seeking. . Pretty harsh... and in whos' reality? I thought this was a site for support? Maybe some of us need to be reassured that we deserve treatment just as much as anyone else. Sometimes you get so used to living with weird symptoms and pain, you downplay things that most ppl would freak about. There are many ways to tell someone they need to take care of their health... Good luck PD
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