pain from exercising (methinks)

Hi @Miss Chrissy, I started having a pain in my right breast, mastectomy on left, after second chemo last November. My oncologist thought it was due to exercise. My surgeon performed 2 ultrasounds over 4 months  but couldn't find anything.  For the last 10 days the pain was more intense & there seemed to be a sore spot on the rib under my breast. My mammogram & ultrasound were coming up on Friday so was quite anxious. They were fine & after another examination by my surgeon I had a chest x ray which fortunately was fine too. She now thinks it might be from the Femara which I have been on for 10 weeks, started 2 weeks after chemo & before radio. Hopefully it will settle. Occasionally I have aches where I had mastectomy but there is nothing to compare it to. If nothing takes the pain away you should get it checked just for peace of mind.

Oh...also I did think about your bone density...are you having regular checks since starting arimidex? Possible you have some hairline fractures if it is low. Still needs checking of course. Kath x

I guess you would be used to the normal aches and pains from exercise and this must feel different or you wouldn't be posting. It is possible scar tissue has formed that is causing pulling / pain issues but really you need to get it checked out so you know what it is. You know it...we get it. It's friggin scary and dealing with our head games is exhausting. But the sooner you see a Dr the sooner you know and can get back to enjoying life again. Kath x

Is the pain new or has it always been there? Does it ever go away?
There could be several causes for your pain - the exercise, the arimidex, something from your treatment or even the one we all dread - spread of your cancer.
The only way to find out is to check with your doctor. Good luck xx