Appears this was lost in yesterdays site crash, so thought I would re-post it:
Wanted to take a moment to say hello and introduce myself. I am new to this disorder and have much learning to do. I was recently diagnosed with Gyncomastia. Not only was this the first time I ever heard this word, but I had no clue such a condition even existed.
As a child, I was very overweight (about 110 lbs) until about 12 years old. At that time, my body sprouted upward without gaining much weight. In high school, I wrestled in the 125 lb class as a senior. It wasn't until my mid 20's when I began to put the weight back on. By the time I was in my late 20's and early 30's, I was weighing in around 225 lbs. In my late 30's, I developed some serious health issues and underwent a few operations. By my early 40's, I was tipping the scales around 265.
With a lot of hard work, exercise and diet, I was able to drop down to 170 lbs. I noticed at that time that no matter how much weight I lifted or exercise I did, I could not get my chest to firm up.
In my late 40's I was diagnosed with onset type 2 diabetes and my weight was back up to 225. Back in April of this year, I began to notice some discomfort in both my breast and severe pain in both my nipples. I went to my PCP and after many test and exams, my diagnoses was Gyncomastia.
To this day, I suffer with Very Sensitive breast and nipples. While researching this condition and possible cures, I came upon this site. All I can say is...... WOW
I never heard the word Gyncomastia before, let alone realize how many men it affects. After much reading and lurking, I decided to join here and share.
Let me say Thank You to everyone who has shared their stories here, for this alone has helped me more than you will ever know. After reading so many of Your stories, I took the advice of many here and went to be measured for a bra. I know I am not that big, compared to some here (46H.... Ouch...), but wearing a bra (42B) has helped tremendously alleviate much of my discomfort.
Again, my sincere thanks to all who have shared their stories, for I NOW know I am not alone in this newest journey of my life......
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Dave
