More pain and swelling in one breast than the other? Started by: Anonymous

I’m having the same problem. I am 5 days post op and my left has been the problem. The pain wakes me up in the middle of the night. I’ve noticed the bruising is coming out on the left. Must admit its annoying me because my right isn’t causing me any problems at all. My left arm is starting to ache. I’m wondering if its because I’m right handed so tend to use that more so the left is more stiff ect. i’m seeing the nurse Tuesday so will mention it then. My left is really tender to touch under the arm. I’m keeping active and trying to make a conscious effort to use my left arm more. Your not alone so don’t worry.

Hi Leah I had similar issues where my left seemed more achy but more the muscle under my arm rather than the actual breast…it felt like a muscle ache type thing and eventually died down. Left is slightly larger than the right and I am a left hander so I put it down to that. Have a surgeon consultation this week so will ask about it and re post.