2 weeks late for period, have pcos, 2 prior miscarriages 2y ago. spotting and light bleeding - no need for pad or tampon. im 30y/o. tender breasts, uterine cramps, spotting when wiping (stringy dark brown). what could it be?

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I am a 24 yr old female experiencing sore breasts, itchy skin, period cramps but no period not had one for 6 months I do have pcos can you help please?

Answer 1

Some thoughts...: Pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. If not pregnant, other causes of a late or missed period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (especially birth control pills), hormonal disorders, etc… A visit to one’s Ob-Gyn doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome.

Answer 2

Lymph nodes: Doing breast cancer surgery the lymph nodes are removed. This causes the lymphatic fluid to back up in the arm.

Answer 3

Lymphedema: Arm swelling after breast cancer surgery used to be an all-too-common occurrence secondary to the removal of many of the lymph nodes under the armpit . The incidence of lymphedema increases in response to radiation therapy that encompasses this area.Modern techniques for lymph node evaluation (sentinel lymph node biopsy) remove far fewer lymph nodes, dramatically reducing the risk of lymphedema.

Answer 4

Lymphedema: If a person has had surgery in the axilla to check for lymph nodes, they can be at risk for lymphedema or arm swelling. This surgery disrupts the passage way for fluid to drain from the arm which then causes swelling. Thankfully, lymphedema from breast surgery is not a profound as it once was since less lymph nodes are removed.

Answer 5

Pain happens after: most surgical procedures. In mastectomy, a nerve that exits the side of the breast is usually injured or sacrificed and irritation of is causes pain or noxious tingling especially when the arms swing during walking. Swelling is independent of that and can be caused by removal of lymph nodes and exacerbated by not putting the limb thru frequent adequate range of motion- usually out of fear of pain

Answer 6

Most likely flu: With muscle aches, sore throat, runny nose, headache and fever - sure does sound like the flu. Good old rest, fluids, and tylenol (acetaminophen) should help. If the fever lasts more than 3 days, belly pain is getting worse, have blood in the stool, or you can't keep any food down, i'd see your family doctor. Hope you feel better!

Answer 7

Probably, but....: These are typical viral illness symptoms, in which case they will resolve within a week or two. General measures include drink lots of clear fluids, broth, tea, water, ginger. The bad headache is a bit worrisome, but the most common cause of that is dehydration (those with chronic ha--drink 60 ounces clear fluid daily: watch). If ha is severe or 'worst i ever had': see doc immediately.

Answer 8

Very similar symptom: "colds" and "flu"s are both viral infections that have very similar symptoms as you described - both cause stuffy nose and sore throat and muscles and even fevers. Both should also resolve in 2-5 days. The "flu" that the flu shot prevents is "influenza a or b" - which is much more aggressive - causing sudden onset of very high fevers and muscle aches to the point of unable to get out of bed...

Answer 9

Weather not reason: You can get ill with the flu at any time of the year, not just in winter. Typically, colds and flu are different since the flu will give you the body aches and chills more strongly than a cold. Both are caused by viruses so antibiotics don't help!

Answer 10

Many possibilities: See a doctor. This combination of symptoms should be evaluated and treated if necessary.

Answer 11

Unlikely: Most likely, simple respiratory track infection- bronchitis, see your doctor for examination, may give antibiotics along with cough medicine, and possible chest x-ray., metastasis is unlikely diagnosis in stage i

Answer 12

Unusual: More likely is mild radiation pneumonitis - which can be detected on x ray. You might have a simple upper respiratory infection or bronchitis (especially if you smoke). It is unusual for an er+ tumor, stage i to metastasize that rapidly.

Answer 13

Not likely: It is more likely to have bronchitis or pneumonia in the lungs especially following treatment (radiation) for early breast cancer if you develop a cough with phlegm. Check with your doctor who might have you get a chest x-ray.

2 weeks late for period, have pcos, 2 prior miscarriages 2y ago. spotting and light bleeding - no need for pad or tampon. im 30y/o. tender breasts, uterine cramps, spotting when wiping (stringy dark brown). what could it be?

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