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Q: Stabbing pain in breast

asked by: kris1982 on January 4th, 2008

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I am a healthy 25 year old woman. However, for atleast the past 3 years I have been having the worst pains imaginable in my left breast. When the weather is cold I will get a sharp cold burning stabbing pain through my left nipple. The left side of my left breast near the armpit will also be extremely sensitive to touch. The pain is so intense and unbearable that my gyno has prescribed me 500mg of hydrocodone. I've been to the doctor several times about it but nothing ever comes from it. She first thought it was fibrocystic breast tissue. So she changed my birth control to a diurectic. Nothing changed. I've had sonograms but there is no lump. There is no pattern to the pain either. It has nothing to do with my hormones.

I'm pretty much lost. My father, who is in the medical field, believes it to be nerve related. When I read about nerve pain, it hit my symptoms to a tee.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? I can't seem to find anything on the internet about it.

Replies(27)

Jude-Love

replied on January 4th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

I have never heard of such a thing, no, but your father is probably right. Ask your gyno or PCP for a referral.

emmycat

replied on February 7th, 2008

New User

Cold weather breast pain

6 months ago I had a breast lift and implants replaced. Now whenever I get cold I get a sharp, unbearble pain in my nipples and my breasts become terribly tender. The only solution is a long hot bath. It doesn't even have to be that cold - 55-degrees. What is it?

anyoleways

replied on October 1st, 2008

New User

breat pain

Well, I too have extreme stabbing sharp breast pain at my nipple area periodically throughout each and every day. Weather is not a factor for me. I also have cyst. fib. and have had two lumps removed, but from right breast.

The only thing I can say is that it's hurts and really is uncomfortable and some days are worse than others. If anyone has a suggestion to help figure out what the heck it is let me know.

gcfigueroa

replied on October 6th, 2008

New User

Stabbing Breast Pain

I have been having this pain for about a month off and on and weather is not a issue. I just get stabbing pain in my left breast from the side under my armpit area to my nipple area. It shoots a stabbing sensination. I am worried but I am not pregnant, have no lumps and no matter how I am, sitting, standing and or laying down it still hurts. Today I continue to have it most of the day.

Can any one tell me and help me out?? Thanks

Selena19

replied on November 20th, 2008

New User

i get really back pain in my cest mostly my breast and under them. i don't know why but if you find something out can you post it. thanks

dana03

replied on November 25th, 2008

New User

left breast pain by armpit

i am 26 and i have been experiencing the same thing. its really painful when u start feeling around ur armpit and breast. i dont feel no lump but it does scare me.

jkoogle

replied on January 21st, 2009

New User

Same Symptoms

I have been experiencing the exact same breast pain symptoms and only when the weather is cold. Sharp pains in my left breast and nipple, but so far not under the armpit. I too have had my regular mammograms and a sonogram, but they found nothing. I am 40 years old and my mother died from breast cancer so I am very concerned. I am going to bring it up with my PCP next week when I see her. Have you had any luck finding a cause / diagnosis for your pain?

sweetc

replied on January 31st, 2009

New User

somewhat same symptoms

sometimes i get a shooting pain, but it is in a random area of my breast, but it'll happen twice, then stop.. then a couple weeks later, or sometimes a month later, it'll happen again. but ALSO, i get this in random areas of my body.. like, my side, near my kidney, and or back sometimes.. it'll happen once or twice then stop. but it's very painful when it does happen.

can it just be nerves? nothing to worry about? i hope so...

sheIZuseless

replied on February 11th, 2009

New User

My BooB Pain

I seem to get this "boob pain" every couple of months, nothing to do with wheather, maybe it has to do with that time of the month. I do not have nipple pain at all. Just sharp pains within both breasts. Usually off and on for a few days. Than it's gone and they're not tender.

Mtyahoo1068

replied on February 11th, 2009

New User

breast pain

I too get pain but in my right breat a stabbing pain not near my nipple but more towardsthe inner part of my chest if any body finds any anwer to this please post

mstakd

replied on February 19th, 2009

New User

broken ribs

I have broken 2 ribs on my right side and now get the burn under my right arm and shooting pain to my right breast right into my nipple! OMG! This kills and scream so loud! What is this? I am not sure if it is from the swelling from my ribs that circles my nerves but someone please give me a clue?

albaida

replied on March 10th, 2009

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raynaud's phenomena

it sounds very much like the signs and symptoms that you all have been describing. it can happen to the nipple and breast area too, usually called nipple vasospasm and they say it is treatable with Nifedipine a calcium channel blocker that is usually used for high blood pressure and it can be taken anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks (rarely over 6 weeks). if you do a search on google for nipple vasospasm (usually is described in breastfeeding websites but it doesn't have to happen only when nursing it can happen spontaneously) you will see that what you are describing sounds very much like it. hope it helps

lizzieish

replied on March 16th, 2009

New User

It's so comforting to find other people with this! I actually just joined this website for this topic.

I am a 22 year old girl with no serious medical issues. But, like the thread started I have very sharp painful stabbing pains in my breasts. I have had them for a few years but thought it was just one of those things. However lately it has been more painful and in the same spot over and over and it really hurts, is it worth going to a doctor about this or will it be a waste of time?

karakat89

replied on March 27th, 2009

New User

breast pain

i am getting stabbing pains in my left breast and nipple-it actually feels like a papercut across the nipple. after some reseach i have discovered it is either cancer or just my body saying its period time. so im off to the dr to get checked out. i suggest everyone does this, it is in no way a waste of time-it could save your life! good luck

mryan72801

replied on April 6th, 2009

New User

lightning from breast to nipple

I am so glad I am not alone!!!! I thought I was just crazy. I have very irregular periods and the pain doesn't seem to be related to that. It comes on so suddenly. and it repeates over and over for a sustained period of time. It seems to happen at least once daily. Apply pressure, heat, cool compress...doesn't eleveate the pain or affect it in any way. It feels like I have a battery clamped on my nipple and it is sending currents through my breast.

misshudsonriver

replied on August 14th, 2009

New User

Stabbing Breast Pains

I have the stabbing pain in my right breast but not in the nipple. I have been under extreme stress and I have been blaming it on that. I had a mamogram several years ago and no lumps. I do self breast exams and no lumps. Of course, I'm worried but glad to know I am not alone with the stabbing pain. I experienced it maybe a couple times throughout my adult life but pretty frequent for some reason within the past 3 months. I had a hysterectomy 6 years ago so It would not have anything to do with my periods. I am 46 years old and have 2 children.

tgifish

replied on August 22nd, 2009

New User

stabbing breast pain

misshudsonriver
I have the exact simptoms as you , even tonight . i am not sure what to do about them they have been on and off for years but today it has been and on going thing for the entire day, the pain got so bad i thought i was going to have to go to the ER.....

tamica

replied on September 19th, 2009

New User

can you tell me what i have please

i am 23 and i have discovered yesterday that the is a lump on my right breast and it really pains and i am breast feeding for almost ten months .can you kindly help me to find out what it is

babygirl1983_69

replied on September 29th, 2009

New User

i'm 26 and i also have pains in my boobs i havent talked to my doctor yet but i think i need to my girfriend has the same problem and she had to go see a different doctor but i dont know what happened but all i do is when it happeneds i just hold myself and it goes away faster

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