... I have a similar lump but am much older than you. I think it is a lymph node. It could be swollen from an infection but it can also be more serious. ... (1 replies)
... Hi, about 3 months ago I realized i had a small hard lump underneath the skin in my armpit. Yesterday this lump was slightly painful so I called the doctors. ... (1 replies)
... For about a month or two, I've noticed that my left armpit had been a little sore, but I just ignored it because I thought it was just infected hairs. ... (1 replies)
... I am 32 years old and have one ten year old son. I am otherwise well and healthy. I found this lump almost 7 weeks ago, on the outer side of my right breast, toward the armpit. At the time I thought it felt like a gland. ... (6 replies)
... Sounds like a Cyst or a boil to me. Pop in to see your dr, he may want to put you on antibiotics for any infection and lance it.
Not much to worry about. (1 replies)
... but this is different. Its nowhere near my period and it actually caused an inflamed area around the lump for about a week. ... (5 replies)
... We have some things in common. Years ago I mentioned that my arm would hurt from pain that started in my breast, went into my armpit and then into my arm. I was sent for a mammo and they said everything looked fine. I was put on Natural Vit. ... (5 replies)
... Here's my issue. I'm 32 and 9 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child I became concerned about a small lump near my right armpit. My OBGYN felt of it and said "It's just normal breast tissue. ... (5 replies)
... I noticed a lump in my armpit when I was in high school. It's very squishy and not hard at all. I was a tad concerned, so I went to the doc. ... (0 replies)
... Hi all! Last night, I was scratching my armpit and felt a lump. I tried hard not to think about it, but checked again this morning and it is definately there. ... (2 replies)
... My breasts are sore especially when touched. And there is a swollen, very painful under the skin lump under my armpit. Went back to the doc yesterday and he said it is an infected lymph node. ... (2 replies)
... I've noticed a large lump in my right armpit for the last couple of months. It was never there before. I've checked and there isn't one on the left side, so I don't think it's just normal anatomy. ... (1 replies)
... Some of the under arm tissue is visible if they position the machine just right. They can do an MRI if anything suspicious shows up on the regular machine. Also don't worry too much about the painfulness until you get the pictures. Too much coffee, tea, or monthly hormone fluctuations can cause achey feeling or burning feeling. Lumps and bumps are a lot of times, your body... (4 replies)
... Don't worry about having a mammogram. When it's done right there is only mild discomfort. I've had at least 10. Only one was painful but that was the technicians fault. (4 replies)
... Hi I am sort of in the same position. My armpit is puffed up but when I feel for an actual lump I can't find any. The doctor told me it was mammary tissue that has migrated up there, that would explain why it doesn't hurt I guess. ... (4 replies)
... Hi , recently ive found a lump about two inches below my left armpit. It's quite deep into the skin and can be moved around. ... (1 replies)
... So glad to hear a reason and lessoning of symptoms. Most of the time, these turn out to be lots of other things that have nothing to do with cancer. We are bombarded with tales of woe, articles about breast cancer, TV warnings about breast cancer so of course, cancer, is the first thing that pops into our minds. It is great you were able to get in to see a doctor who was... (5 replies)
... thanks so much for your support: I managed to get in at the doctors and he looked at it and confirmed that it's an infection in my lymph node, which would block some of the nerves running thro my arm, hence it being painful. As it's on it's way down, he hasn't given me antibiotics because it seems to be healing itself - it's a few days after and the swelling in my pit has gone... (5 replies)
... First I think you are doing the right thing getting it checked. I can't begin to guess what it could be but be sure to describe it just as you have here. With a family history of breast cancer, you can't help but be concerned about that. As humans, we naturally go --to the dark side-- and scare ourselves too. I hope your doctor doesn't blow you off.... if he/she does, can... (5 replies)
... You could be doing some kind of repetitive movement that causes your back pain. As for the lump under your arm, could be your body filtering some kind of infection through your lymph system. ... (1 replies)
