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Nipple discharge.

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Phoenix13 Sun 20-Mar-16 17:56:25

Hi, I'm new to the site and wasn't sure where to post this. I am 64 and I have a a little clear discharge from my left nipple. It had been itching and I ran my fingers over it and the had a bit of wetness on them. I haven't had anything like this before and wonder if I should make a doctors appointment? Has anybody else experienced this? Thank you.

whitewave Sun 20-Mar-16 18:04:18

Yes! Probably nothing -but go and insist on a manmagram.

whitewave Sun 20-Mar-16 18:23:01

It happened to me 12 years ago. Initially I was told nothing wrong but knew something was wrong. Early stage breast cancer. Still here though so don't panic almost certainly OK. Speak if you need to again.

Phoenix13 Sun 20-Mar-16 18:25:53

Thank you whitewave, I will make an appointment in the morning and I will ask for a mammogram.

Phoenix13 Sun 20-Mar-16 18:27:21

Oh and I'm glad to hear that you are almost certainly okay. smile

whitewave Sun 20-Mar-16 18:33:49

Good- oh - Dr. assured me it was normal which to be honest I thankfully accepted, then she later contacted me saying perhaps she ought to refer me, the consultant sent me off for a mammagram and the rest is history -thank God.

annsixty Sun 20-Mar-16 19:02:56

Always better safe than sorry.

Luckygirl Sun 20-Mar-16 19:07:07

Yes - see the doc. Let us know how you get on.

pollyparrot Sun 20-Mar-16 19:27:31

Good advice given, fingers crossed for you Phoenix.

harrigran Sun 20-Mar-16 19:30:46

Discharge with itching should always be investigated.

Galen Sun 20-Mar-16 19:44:03

Definitely see GP

Phoenix13 Mon 21-Mar-16 09:49:23

Thank you to all of you for your comments, I have an appointment for Wednesday afternoon. I will let you know what happens.

whitewave Mon 21-Mar-16 09:53:30

Good luck for Wednesday and absolutely everything crossed that it is OK.

Do keep in contact we will all be gunning for you.

Phoenix13 Mon 21-Mar-16 12:31:59

Thanks whitewall, I certainly will. smile

LullyDully Mon 21-Mar-16 12:43:08

I had that a couple of years ago. You must go to the doctor soon. I went and was thoroughly checked over. I was fine and told it was" wear and tear."!!!!!! All the best.

It hasn't come back.

Phoenix13 Tue 22-Mar-16 10:14:38

Thank you LullyDully, that is encouraging smile

So glad yours never came back.

whitewave Wed 23-Mar-16 09:13:43

Good luck for today - bet you are feeling jittery - ever onwards ever upwards!!! Speak later

MiniMouse Wed 23-Mar-16 10:05:46

Good luck today smile

annodomini Wed 23-Mar-16 10:24:45

Good luck Phoenix13. Any breast abnormality needs to be checked as soon as possible. I had a minute lump a few years ago and my feet didn't touch the ground until I'd been cleared by a thorough examination at the local breast clinic. Thinking of you this afternoon.

LullyDully Wed 23-Mar-16 12:49:05

Hope all is going well.

Phoenix13 Thu 31-Mar-16 20:17:39

Thank you all for your encouraging comments. I went to the doctor and she gave me a thorough examination and said that although she can't find anything which she would consider abnormal, she will refer me to the breast clinic as discharge always needs to be investigated. So now I am waiting for an appointment, and I'll let you know when I get the letter. It's nice to be able to 'speak' to somebody else about this, thank you for your support. smile

Luckygirl Thu 31-Mar-16 20:25:40

Well done for going to GP. I hope that your appointment will come through soon - waiting is always a pain.

Phoenix13 Sun 03-Apr-16 16:40:40

Thanks, and yes you are right Luckygirl, waiting is a pain.

hildajenniJ Sun 03-Apr-16 21:27:31

I had an itchy nipple and went to GP in fear and trembling. It turned out to be eczema. Since then I have been moisturising regularly.