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Jo_Mac
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14 years ago

Breast oedema and 'not quite' menopause

Hi all, I finished Radiotherapy at the end of July and once the burning healed I was feeling pretty good. But the last few weeks my boob has been really sore, with occasional shooting pains. Found out today I have breast oedema. I'd heard of lymph oedema but not breast. Wondering if anyone can shed light? I see a physio on Wednesday for massage and tips. I've also been feeling really miserable (despite having always been 'the glass half full' girl). Apparently I'm peri-menopausal, but my period hasn't stopped, and yesterday I got my 2nd period in 3 weeks (maybe that explains the misery)! So, Just wondering if anyone else has been through this feeling and if you have any advice on how to handle things? I've put on about 7 kilos since I was diagnosed and that's not making me feel any better about myself, although I started back at the gym last week (holding onto the sore boob when I jump up and down). Anyway, I guess I just needed to vent (sorry about that). But really, any advice on breast oedema, peri-menopausal life, or ways to beat the blues would be much appreciated! Thanks :-)

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  • Jo_Mac's avatar
    Jo_Mac
    Member
    14 years ago
    Hi Wellness. I really appreciate the info. I'll talk to my medical team about it. Best wishes, Jo
  • wellness's avatar
    wellness
    Member
    14 years ago

    My heart goes out to you Jo. 

    I have heard many women have been helped with general oedema by a natural product called Lymphodran.

    So I thought  you may wish to consider if it would help you with your breast oedema.

    The details of what is contained in the product and its general description can be found at: http://www.b2bworld.com.au/hp/category75_1.htm

    There is also an upgraded version with an added anti-inflammatory to give it a boost called Lymphodran Plus:  http://www.b2bworld.com.au/hp/category106_1.htm

    I know both these products have helped a lot of people.  Get well soon Jo

     

  • helen_anne's avatar
    helen_anne
    Member
    14 years ago

    Well with the exception of the breast odema this sounds very familiar!  I was peri-menopausal before I was diagnosed and I was a misery-guts!  Moody, bloated, hardly any periods but when they came - OMG!!!  Nothing under 10 days and really heavy as well as painful - hated it! 

    Ironically the last full on period I had occured on my big 50th birthday party!  Happy birthday to moi - NOT!  Then 1 yr and a couple months later I had another one - on the day I was having my lumpectomy!  Just what I needed...

    Anyway there is hope - don't despair!  I'd definitely been talking to your GP about your feelings and frequency of the periods.  He may be able prescribe you something that will help.

    I've looked up a couple of info sites for you regarding the breast oedema.

    Here is one : http://www.lymphoedemanz.org.nz/About+Lymphoedema/Breast+Oedema.html

    Here is some info I found about a clinical trial regarding breast oedema, but it also offers you a contact name and telephone number where you can get info.

    It is called Breast Edema and Exercise Trial (BEET) and is run by the

    If you are interested in participating in this study or you would like more information please contact Lanni Lin or the Breast Cancer Research group on  02 9036 7309 or email us at fhs.bcrg@sydney.edu.au.

    Here is the link to the info:

    http://sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/clinical-rehabilitation-sciences/breast_cancer/projects/index.shtml#BEET

    I hope this helps.

    cheers

    Luv Helen

  • helen_anne's avatar
    helen_anne
    Member
    14 years ago

    Well with the exception of the breast odema this sounds very familiar!  I was peri-menopausal before I was diagnosed and I was a misery-guts!  Moody, bloated, hardly any periods but when they came - OMG!!!  Nothing under 10 days and really heavy as well as painful - hated it! 

    Ironically the last full on period I had occured on my big 50th birthday party!  Happy birthday to moi - NOT!  Then 1 yr and a couple months later I had another one - on the day I was having my lumpectomy!  Just what I needed...

    Anyway there is hope - don't despair!  I'd definitely been talking to your GP about your feelings and frequency of the periods.  He may be able prescribe you something that will help.

    I've looked up a couple of info sites for you regarding the breast oedema.

    Here is one : http://www.lymphoedemanz.org.nz/About+Lymphoedema/Breast+Oedema.html

    Here is some info I found about a clinical trial regarding breast oedema, but it also offers you a contact name and telephone number where you can get info.

    It is called Breast Edema and Exercise Trial (BEET) and is run by the

    If you are interested in participating in this study or you would like more information please contact Lanni Lin or the Breast Cancer Research group on  02 9036 7309 or email us at fhs.bcrg@sydney.edu.au.

    Here is the link to the info:

    http://sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/clinical-rehabilitation-sciences/breast_cancer/projects/index.shtml#BEET

    I hope this helps.

    cheers

    Luv Helen