hi miz,
yes my breasts hurt usually around my monthly periods (no longer an issue due to menopause) but they got really sore before my fibro DX and always around that time. also with fibro you can experience chest pains it's called costochondritis. heat will help the soreness, use a heating pad or rice bag heated warm, NOT hot. hope you feel better (hugs) AB

Yes, and I am tiny! Mine is related to my intake of caffeine. Hope you feel better!

I have fibrocystic breast disease, so my breasts can be very sore anytime, all the time. I get a verrrry good bra, I exercise my pectoral muscles so they give better support (also upper back muscles), and I have found that rubbing in pure aloe vera gel seems to help. Not much out there kills breast pain topically but I use cold packs.

I hope you feel better soon!

check out the myofascial site. I get sore and massage the knots out. Scary but I've had MRI, mamo, etc and there is no problem.

also, see the other posts, caffeine really does add to soreness.

It is likely water weight causing soreness there related to the menstrual cycle. Take a diuretic (water pill.) Or eat diuretic foods (like lots of celery) or drink coffee which is a natural diuretic. Avoiding salty foods around your period can minimize this water weight gain and breast tenderness.

Time to lose weight since you are a self-described "larger girl." Exercise, even if just walking, swimming or yoga. Go vegetarian if you are not already and watch portion sizes. Stay away from: sugar and its substitutes whether "natural" or artificial, alcohol, fats such as oils, butter and margarine, shortening. Animal products like cheeses and meats. No fried foods. Avoid desserts of all kind including cakes, candies, pies, ice cream, pudding, cookies, etc.

I know it is the holidays, but most folks gain every holiday season and never lose that weight. So... they go up in weight 3-10 lb every year. I'll bet you are glad that I am not at your celebration! lol But in all seriousness, my health is more important to me than food and I love to exercise.

Good luck and I hope this advice takes care of the issue.

Merry Christmas to you and all others here who celebrate it!

For me whenever I drink a lot of coffee (w/ caffeine) more so than tea, my breasts feel like sharp pains are running through them. I would eliminate the coffee.

Hi, I too have fibrocystic breasts. Dr. suggested avoiding colas and other caffeinated drinks. That made a huge difference for me. Water with lemon, please.

Ditto on the caffiene. Ask you doctor if a topical pain cream like Voltarem would be a good treatment.
Good Luck

I get sore boobs all the time, if my little grandson pushes on them it hurts I can't rest my arms on them it makes them sore. I have been checked out an all is good. just another fibro thing. hugs P.

I have been blessed... or cursed... with a huge chest (FF cup.) I have minimal pain on a daily basis and when I see my gyno she does a breast exam when I go in for a pap and there is nothing wrong. So I've chalked it up to fibro just doing it's thing. I've heard caffeine can be a culprit but I wouldn't know because I don't drink caffeine.

I do recommend getting properly fitted. for the longest time I was squishing my breasts into D cups that were way to small and wearing a band size that was too big! You have to go someplace that carries a variety of sizes, not like victoria's secret (They said I was a C up... and then told me a C and a D cup are the same thing! RIGHT!), but I had to look online and find a lingerie specialty place. I also got the best sports bra in the world - it's by Freya. It's about 60$ but it is soooo worth it and your boobs will not move at all! It also keeps them from sweating! Anyways getting the correct bra size has reduced not only breast pain but also back pain. I seriously recommend this to everyone, especially those with fibro because anything that can reduce pain is worth it.

There is an herb called skullcap which was used by native americans specifically for breast pain as well as anti inflammatory properties. I take it for pain relief. You can get it at vitamin shoppe for about 10$ they also make it in a tea form. It does help with breast pain but I've also noticed it helps with other pain too (I can't take NSAIDS so Skullcap is a blessing to me.)

Someone here mentioned losing weight - I don't know if that would really help you in this scenario and nor did you mention that you wanted to do this. Our bodies are all built differently - for me, it doesn't matter how much weight I lose I still keep the chest so I could be underweight and still have breast pain. Sorry someone left you a rather condescending comment like that on this topic. I don't think that losing weight automatically equals pain relief or health.

mine hurt all the time but are super sensitive right before my monthly time. Sometimes it gets so bad I can't stand wearing a bra or having my clothes rub on them.
Doc says they are fine although i haven't had a mamo in many years, last time I only had a begnin growth.
I am told it is common to have sore boobs, mine have been like this for two years now. I am a tiny women with the consequential tiny chest so it isn't do to weight or swelling. The least bit of swelling on mine and it would be noticeable...lol
I think it is just a normal hormonal thing.....yet another joy of being a women...maybe linked to FM since it happened after my FM got worse.