lump in chest pics included Second UPDATE post #30 - Page 2

[Juvysen]

Hope it's nothing big...

[pianojazzgirl]

Originally Posted by KatWrangler

I agree with Kate. I don't think x-rays affect nursing at all.

eta - I wonder if an ultrsound be better? Hmmm

I have an ultrasound scheduled to take a look at my lump. I guess it shows if it's solid or fluid-filled. As to what they do with that info (what further tests might be in order) I'm not sure. I do know that when I had the ER dr look at it she said "your family dr will probably order an US". And then later (without me having said this to him) he did go ahead and order the US. So it seemed like standard procedure for my kind of lump. But every lump is different!

[Peacemamalove]

interesting

[indigosky]

I am also a nursing mama of a 2 year old (29 months), with no plans to stop anytime soon! I'm also a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 26, ten years ago, in remission since then.

I had a chest x-ray a month ago and researched it ahead of time -- they are totally safe for nursing. The radiation does not stay in your body.

Breast MRIs and mammograms are different -- there are varying opinions about whether they're appropriate/effective/safe for nursing moms, so I haven't had either since I got pregnant. But lucky for you, that's not what you need.

Based on what you've written, it seems perfectly appropriate (and probably important) to have the x-ray they recommended.

I know it's harder to do when you're feeling vulnerable and scared, but ignore the stupid nurse who clearly has not been educated about the health issues related to breastfeeding. File her in the same place one files ignorant relatives and obnoxious strangers: in the Ignore file. Hopefully you won't cross paths with her again as you go through this. If she works in the office where you'll need to go, it's probably possible to request a different nurse -- quietly tell the person at the front desk that you had a bit of personality conflict and if there's a way to request a different nurse, you'd really appreciate it.

Sending you lots of healing energy!

[Peacemamalove]

Thanks indigosky so much!

[pianojazzgirl]

Any update mama?

[Peacemamalove]

nope nothing yet have to wait for my next doc appointment blah!!!!

[pianojazzgirl]

[Koalamom]

Wow, Just saw this thread now, and sending you a big hug.

[Peacemamalove]

Update:

I went in for my appointment this morning. And Well No one knows what the lump is I have to go and get tons of testing and blood work next week. Then I will be seeing a Orthopedic doctor and they want to Rule out Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

[indigosky]

Oh my gosh, the unknown must be so scary and stressful! Hopefully they'll figure out what it is quickly, and it will be something that's super-easy to treat and cure! Sending you healing energy...

[Peacemamalove]

Thanks it is very nerve racking! I just want to know what is going on!! So I can feel better.

[pianojazzgirl]

What did they do at the appointment? Did they do any kind of scan (x-ray, ultrasound) or did they just palpate it?

Keeping you in my thoughts mama, with tons of no-big-deal lump vibes heading your way!!!

(BTW I have an ultrasound of my chest lump coming up in a week or so - I'll let you know what happens).

[Peacemamalove]

I have had an x-ray which came back clear. They also had a few different palpate it . Will be waiting for your update mama!

[01007204]

I am 16 and i have the EXACT same thing only mine is on the right side. its hard and does not move, it is in the same spot as yours, ive had it for 3 years and its still growing! it hurts sometimes, i went to the doctor once and he tried telling me that it was a cosmetic issue and that im only complaining about it because i dont like the way it looks. BUT IM 16! who is going to see it other than me? im complaining because nobody can tell me what it is! its a scary bump and it hurts it keeps growing (it started where yours is then the next year it had spread to my sternum, and this year i realized its spreading to underneath my breast) weird thing is its only on my right side, if you find out what it is PLEASE LET ME KNOW. best of luck to you and finding answers hope all is well