Medications are highly effective for anxiety, either alone or in combination with behavior therapy. Rest, eat a balanced diet and exercise. Avoid caffeine and nicotine, which can worsen anxiety. Ignoring your breast pain hasn't worked - even a hug from your grandchild makes you wince. Now you're worried something might be seriously wrong.
Breast pain is a common problem, affecting women of all ages.
Fortunately, it rarely signals a serious problem, according to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. For others, it's a fleeting, stabbing pain. The pain is thought to be caused by hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle or by breast tissue changes. Your physician can suggest options to relieve the pain. Oral supplements of evening primrose oil reduce pain for about half of the women with breast pain related to hormonal changes.