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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: LouE on October 26, 2015, 09:47:05 PM

Title: Sore and extremely itchy breasts!
Post by: LouE on October 26, 2015, 09:47:05 PM

I had a recuction ooooh 22 yrs ago now, and suddenly the scars are sooo itchy, and my nipples, been driving me mad today!

Title: Re: Sore and extremely itchy breasts!
Post by: Joyce on October 26, 2015, 10:49:15 PM

I've had itchy nipples on occasion. Not sure of the cause, but it can drive me insane. It disappears as quickly as it appears.

Title: Re: Sore and extremely itchy breasts!
Post by: 20032003 on October 27, 2015, 04:56:17 AM

I've had this a LOT the last few months! Used to be a PMS-thing, but no it's more of an all-the-time-thing... :( Evening primrose oil seems to help, and so does a really thick diaper rash cream after shower/bath. For me, at least. It seems my breasts get itchy when they rub against clothes, especially.

Title: Re: Sore and extremely itchy breasts!
Post by: TheDuchess on October 27, 2015, 07:41:11 PM

Don't want to worry any of you but it's worth mentioning that itching can be a sign of breast disease. If it continues and seems not related to your actual scar, please go and talk to your GP to make sure all is well.

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancers-in-general/cancer-questions/can-itching-be-a-sign-of-breast-cancer

Title: Re: Sore and extremely itchy breasts!
Post by: Cassie on October 27, 2015, 07:54:02 PM

Yes also have had very itchy nipples for long time drive me insane at times....