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Let's see, about me. I've been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Clinical Depression, as well as some other related mental and physical illnesses. Despite this, I'm happier now than I can ever remember being.
I've been a vegan since August 2007. In other words, I do my best not to consume anything of animal origin, ranging from the obvious (meat), to the somewhat obvious (eggs and dairy), to the not-so-obvious (honey, wool, silk, and more). I love this life. I have so much more appreciation for everything and everyone around me, and I feel so at peace with myself and the world. I wake up everyday and know that I'm making a difference. It's been a huge turning point in my life.
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Hey-
this is embarassing to do, but I have a question. My breasts [around the nipples] have been sore lately-is this a problem? Should I be worried? I'm still a teenager and going through puberty, but this has never happened before.
My mom died when I was twelve, so please don't go saying that this is a personal matter I should discuss with her. My dad doesn't get it.
First of all, I'm sorry about your mom.
Breast tenderness and pain is relatively common around when you get your period, or even when your breasts are growing. Chances are, it's nothing serious.
If you're worried about breast cancer, you probably don't have to be--most types of cancer cause no pain, hence the difficulty in diagnosing at times.
If it continues, you might want to see a doctor just in case. Maybe embarrassing, but it is your LIFE, after all. You should be able to see the doctor yourself, so your dad wouldn't have to know (at least not what it's about, even if he has to drive you there).
So, basically, don't worry too much, but do pay attention to your body. And try not to be embarrassed! All women have breasts. ;0)
This site might be of some assistance:
http://familydoctor.org/571.xml
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Thank you so much! My mom actually died of cancer, and I know it's a disease that's possible to inherit, so I'm so glad someone else was able to reassure me. Your advice really calmed me down, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Thank you.
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