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Can evening primrose oil really work for sore breasts and nipples?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: Cutting back on caffeine consumption works better.

Answered 8/10/2013

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Is it safe to take evening primrose oil/borage oil (star flower oil capsules) daily for joint relief, helps my mood, skin & immensely helps with breast tenderness/pms/cramps. With occasional 5mg Valium prescribed by my GP when needed for anxiety??

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Hello. I have been told by my doctor that i have fibrocycstic breast! I av started takin primrose oil bit bumps feel bigger. I am really worried. Like is thos normal?

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If I have breast cancer background should I not take primrose oil?

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What are the symptoms for sore bosoms and sensitive nipples?" i really can't explain it's just that my breast are so tender i don't be wanting to touch them.

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