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Burning Sensation And Mild Pain Below Spine. Mammograms Clear. Should I Go For Bone Scan?
Question: hi , i had a masectomy 12 years ago with no further treatments .i have yearly mammograms,my last one in march being all clear .i went to my doctor last week with a muscle ache in my middle back just below bra strap by my spine not on my spine with a mild ache coming round to the front rib with a mild burning.i sometimes get very sore ribs when i press on them underneath mt left breast . and sometimes my breast bone is sore to touch . she is sending me for a bone scan my blood came back that i had no inflammation i do feel quite anxious by this and have started worrying she did say there was a long waiting list for a bone scan , i am otherwise a well and healthy 64 year old woman thankyou
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in your back radiating to the front rib with mild burning could be due to a bone lesion secondary or breast cancer or could be a muscle pain due to bad posture or a tight bra strap.
You can start taking mild pain killers, do a hot fomentation in the area and get some muscle relaxants prescribed from your physician. Application of a local analgesic gel on the area after a hot fomentation will help the muscle related pains.
The best way to get it diagnosed is a bone scan for which you will have to wait.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in your back radiating to the front rib with mild burning could be due to a bone lesion secondary or breast cancer or could be a muscle pain due to bad posture or a tight bra strap.
You can start taking mild pain killers, do a hot fomentation in the area and get some muscle relaxants prescribed from your physician. Application of a local analgesic gel on the area after a hot fomentation will help the muscle related pains.
The best way to get it diagnosed is a bone scan for which you will have to wait.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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