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I have suffered fibrocystic breasts for many years, recently turning at night my bigger breast feels really heavy and pulling like it needs support?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

FBD: Mastalgia= breast pain is quite common in women with FBD. Use of antiinflammatory OTC medications like Advil or Aleve ( if not allergic) or having cysts drained.

Answered 3/22/2017

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A member asked:

I have suffered fibrocystic breasts for many years, recently turning at night my bigger breast feels really heavy and pulling like it needs support?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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