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Overweight, Breast Hurts Constantly And Pain In Underarm. What Could It Be?

i am 36 yrs old and about 115lbs. i know its not good for me but i drink coffee half the day everyday and in the evening, i drink a few beers....daily. a while back, my breasts would hurt around the time for my period. my great grandmaw said hers did the same and she had something removed that was no danger to her ....just stopped that discomfort...i dont know.....she was really old when she told me this. now,for the passed month,at least my breasts hurt constantly...all over,bbut more so by my underarm side on both. my boyfriend thinks its b/c too much sugar. i am never getting a mamagram.....to many nightmare stories about them. i had surgery 13 yrs. ago not to have any more children.
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.

First, understand that the breast is teardrop shaped with the small part of the teardrop extending slightly into the armpit. Bilateral breast pain is common, and one of the triggers is definitely coffee and alcohol in some women. Some women will take Primrose oil for breast pain, but evaluating the problem and diagnosing the triggers will be more effective. Your boyfriend is probably wrong. Finally, there are more nightmare stories about breast cancer than there ever will be about mammograms. Go in to your doctor and get a breast exam.

I hope that this helps!
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Overweight, Breast Hurts Constantly And Pain In Underarm. What Could It Be?

Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question. First, understand that the breast is teardrop shaped with the small part of the teardrop extending slightly into the armpit. Bilateral breast pain is common, and one of the triggers is definitely coffee and alcohol in some women. Some women will take Primrose oil for breast pain, but evaluating the problem and diagnosing the triggers will be more effective. Your boyfriend is probably wrong. Finally, there are more nightmare stories about breast cancer than there ever will be about mammograms. Go in to your doctor and get a breast exam. I hope that this helps!