Fibrocystic breast disease

[joelsgirl]

Does anybody else have this? I was diagnosed earlier this year. I had a lump on the side of each of my breasts that hurt so bad for a week or so before my period, and a breast ultrasound showed that I have these benign cysts.

My doctor said I need to quit drinking caffiene and stop wearing underwire. But I'm thinking if this is all benign, then surely I can endure a little pain every month for the sake of my morning coffee, right??

So I'm wondering if anyone else has experience with this condition, and if it really is necessary to quit drinking coffee. (But I have given up wearing a bra with gusto; that was an easy one!)

 

[Sherly]

Sorry, Kellie, I have no experience on this... but, HUGS! I hope it always remain benign.

 

[JMC1988]

Kellie, it is more common than people realize. More women have FBD than not. It sometimes makes it hard to realize what is normal and what is not when examining and doing self breast exams. Caffeine can make it worse but not severely worse. Cutting down on caffeine would make it better but you don't have to totally give it all up. Just caffeine in moderation. I also have FBD and find that cutting down on caffeine helps it but I never cut it all the way out just cut back. Just make sure that you do self breast exams so that you can determine what your breasts feel like normally in case a difference pops up.

 

[crystalbella77]

I do not have any experience with this, but I feel like what JEnnifer said makes sense. Maybe in moderation?! start with cutting back for now? Big hugs friend!!! I hope it isn't too painful or anything?!