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Post by charlottetown on Nov 29, 2016 21:11:47 GMT
Hello Peas,
I'm coming out of lurkdom because I've been around the Peas for a very long time and I know that there just might be someone here who's had a similar experience and can maybe offer me some answers. I have a call in to my doctor and I'm hoping to hear from him soon but in the meantime please let me know if you've had anything like this.
Late this morning I noticed that my right breast felt unusually itchy. When I went to shower I noticed a sizeable rash on the side of the breast. It's itchy and uncomfortable, red and puffy. There isn't any other discoloration on the breast. I looked up this symptom on Google and I'm a little freaked out about Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Both of my breasts have felt heavy and swollen the past couple of days. I thought it was just due to ovulation. I know I'm not pregnant, but took a test anyway which came back negative.
Has anyone here experienced this and, if so, what was it? Looking for any info at all!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 21:47:23 GMT
No experience but hoping your doctor will tell you it's nothing to worry about.
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 29, 2016 21:55:24 GMT
Have you had the heat on yet where you live? Dry heat can cause the skin to really dry out, especially on the beasts, which makes it very itchy and then the itching causes the redness and irritation. It can also be caused by a bra. See the doctor if you are worried but try some anti itch creams.
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Post by Loydene on Nov 29, 2016 21:59:05 GMT
I had a raging itchy rash under my boob -- but it was just a fungus that cleared up with regular application of some prescription cream. Don't borrow trouble.
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Post by pridemom on Nov 29, 2016 22:08:58 GMT
Get it checked, but I am hoping it's just yeast as listed below. I get yeast there and treat it with lotramin cream. I had a raging itchy rash under my boob -- but it was just a fungus that cleared up with regular application of some prescription cream. Don't borrow trouble. |
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Post by peatlejuice on Nov 29, 2016 22:18:45 GMT
Hello Peas, I'm coming out of lurkdom because I've been around the Peas for a very long time and I know that there just might be someone here who's had a similar experience and can maybe offer me some answers. I have a call in to my doctor and I'm hoping to hear from him soon but in the meantime please let me know if you've had anything like this. Late this morning I noticed that my right breast felt unusually itchy. When I went to shower I noticed a sizeable rash on the side of the breast. It's itchy and uncomfortable, red and puffy. There isn't any other discoloration on the breast. I looked up this symptom on Google and I'm a little freaked out about Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Both of my breasts have felt heavy and swollen the past couple of days. I thought it was just due to ovulation. I know I'm not pregnant, but took a test anyway which came back negative. Has anyone here experienced this and, if so, what was it? Looking for any info at all! I get this from time to time. I've never been to the doctor solely for it, but I believe it is (for me) some kind of dermatitis reaction. I have noticed that it happens more often when I wear ill-fitting bras and when I am particularly stressed or anxious about something. It usually goes away in a few days. |
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Post by melissa on Nov 29, 2016 23:16:19 GMT
There are many skin conditions this could be. Inflammatory breast ca is the worst possible scenario and probably the least likely. Go get it treated. If it doesn't respond to whatever the appropriate treatment is for the diagnosis, then you should ask for a biopsy.
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Post by SockMonkey on Nov 29, 2016 23:32:53 GMT
Go get it checked. For your own peace of mind. Don't mess with the ta tas.
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Post by grove420 on Nov 29, 2016 23:40:12 GMT
I've had this to the point that I've itched the area until it bled. I never found out what caused it but the cream prescribed by my doctor cleared it up.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Nov 30, 2016 0:55:37 GMT
I went in for a rash a few years ago. They scheduled me immediately when I called. It turned out to be just a rash. Our school had just switched to a new efficient cooling system  and I was hot and sweaty most days. My bra irritated my skin. Thankfully they've changed the system a bit. It doesn't hurt to get it checked out! |
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Post by anonrefugee on Nov 30, 2016 1:01:40 GMT
Goodness, hope you got it checked, and stepped away from Mr. Google! Most of all I hope your itch has stopped-how annoying!
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Post by lesley on Nov 30, 2016 1:40:48 GMT
Have you had the heat on yet where you live? Dry heat can cause the skin to really dry out, especially on the beasts, which makes it very itchy and then the itching causes the redness and irritation. It can also be caused by a bra. See the doctor if you are worried but try some anti itch creams. This typo made me giggle!  |
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Post by freebird on Nov 30, 2016 1:42:36 GMT
Well, this fall when I get rashes anywhere it's pretty much oak mites. They are terrible this year.
I feel 100% confident, Dr. Google is wrong and you don't have cancer.
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Post by scrappintoee on Nov 30, 2016 9:36:51 GMT
They really CAN be beasts sometimes, ugh---!!!  (thank you for making me giggle!) But seriously, charlottetown ---hope you're okay! |
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Post by myboysnme on Nov 30, 2016 13:01:03 GMT
My breasts used to be beasts but then menopause and sh#t....... now they are more like road kill.
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Post by wellway on Nov 30, 2016 13:03:51 GMT
My breasts used to be beasts but then menopause and sh#t....... now they are more like road kill. |
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Post by mcscrapper on Nov 30, 2016 13:53:48 GMT
I can think of twenty things it could be and breast cancer is not on that list.
My first thought is a dermatitis or even shingles if the rash burns and is only on one side. Could be tinea versicolor, could be allergic dermatitis, could be an allergic reaction.
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Post by charlottetown on Nov 30, 2016 19:12:49 GMT
Thank you so much, everyone, for all your thoughts and suggestions. I was able to get in to the doctor who diagnosed me with shingles. Since I was able to start the meds within 24 hours of the rash appearing they are hopeful that I won't develop any open sores (ew!) So, yay! I know some people have horror stories with shingles and they can be no fun, but honestly after fearing cancer, shingles is like a new lease on life. Haha! I appreciate all of your input and the giggles you gave me. Beasts! Ha! |
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Post by RosieKat on Nov 30, 2016 19:31:12 GMT
Oh, that's (relatively) good news! And here's hoping that they're right about catching it early!
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 30, 2016 19:45:49 GMT
I can think of twenty things it could be and breast cancer is not on that list. My first thought is a dermatitis or even shingles if the rash burns and is only on one side. Could be tinea versicolor, could be allergic dermatitis, could be an allergic reaction. for the win. Guess that fancy degree paid off!  OP, I'm so glad it wasn't more serious. And best of luck to you that you float through shingles painlessly!  |
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Post by melissa on Nov 30, 2016 20:01:36 GMT
Ouch! Shingles! Glad treatment started quickly!
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Post by kernriver on Nov 30, 2016 20:55:53 GMT
Could just be a soft tissue infection. Take a sharpie and mark the outlines. This will help you see if its spreading. And you need to go to the doctor. At the very least you may need antibiotics.
ive had this very thing happen at least 6 times in the last 20 years. I had breast cancer in my right breast and all the doctors decided that the radiation affected the tissue and made it more susceptible to infection.
Good luck.
eta. Just read it was shingles. Be well.
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Post by mcscrapper on Nov 30, 2016 20:58:47 GMT
I am sorry I was right.
Shingles SUCKS. I had a very mild case because I caught mine within a few hours of feeling the burning. Even with a very mild case, I was so uncomfortable! I was cold but didn't want anything touching me in that spot. wearing a bra was a nightmare!
Hope you are on the mend very soon!
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Post by scrappert on Nov 30, 2016 21:06:16 GMT
Ugh, glad you got a diagnosis, but sorry it's that. Take care of yourself and hoping you recover quickly!
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 30, 2016 21:30:05 GMT
I'm sorry it's shingles but so glad it's not cancer. I get eczema on my breasts. It's uncomfortable and the first time my latest doctor saw it she was worried about it too. I had to tell her I was diagnosed by a dermatologist when I was a teen. And it responds to steroid creams.
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(thank you for making me giggle!) 
