Breast tenderness

[mrneduc]

I have mentioned this before but wanted to revisit as this is troubling me still. I’ve been on levothyroxine 100 mcg for about 9 months. Within a couple of weeks of starting this medication I developed tenderness and occasionally pain in my right breast. I think if I take T3 this makes it worse and I no longer take this. I had a mammogram last Dec that was clear. However something in the Levo seems to be affecting me and causing this issue. I am 20 years post menopause and have never had this before. I wondered if anyone had similar problems? Views on whether NDT might help as more ‘natural’ . Seems the hormonal effects of Levo are not well considered.

[silverfox7]

It sounds as though it could be a blockage but why I wouldn't like to guess. When you had a mammogram was it a routine one or were they aware you have a problem? If it was routine and you never saw a doctor there I would ask for a referral as they are the experts and can give you better advice.

[mrneduc in reply to silverfox7]

No it was a special breast check that included a mammogram. Checking why the pain but without any conclusion as to what’s causing it

[silverfox7 in reply to mrneduc]

Ah I see. Glad they have been thorough with you but annoying they haven't yet been able to solve the problem. Hope you soon get to the bottom of it or it ceases to be a problem.