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Breasts both sore to the touch this time of the month. have a mammo in 5 days. should i reschedule it after my period to avoid being in more pain? i haven't taken any meds for the pain, should i take aleve?

Q: breasts both sore to the touch this time of the month. have a mammo in 5 days. should i reschedule it after my period to avoid being in more pain? i haven't taken any meds for the pain, should i take aleve?

: It seems you have cyclic mastalgia. Yes, you should take ibuprofen OTC 200 mg x 2 or 3 (preferred, less upset stomach) or aleve 200 mg as needed. If mammogram is scheduled before the expected period, you should have it rescheduled.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It seems you have cyclic mastalgia. Yes, you should take ibuprofen OTC 200 mg x 2 or 3 (preferred, less upset stomach) or aleve 200 mg as needed. If mammogram is scheduled before the expected period, you should have it rescheduled.

Dr Amico Sr agreed

Answered 3/15/2022

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A member asked:

Breasts both sore to the touch this time of the month. have a mammo in 5 days. should i reschedule it after my period to avoid being in more pain? i haven't taken any meds for the pain, should i take aleve?

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