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ML1209
ML1209 Member Posts: 241
edited September 2018 in Lymphedema

I had increased fluid in my arm last visit to LET plan is to do massage, exercises, and wear sleeve for 4 weeks - then remeasure. Yesterday while at work I started having pain in my armpit, inner upper arm, and breast. Attempted to do exercises but everything was so tight and painful. And I noticed my breast had an area that was slightly pink and hard/full. Sorta like mastitis when you are nursing. This came out of the blue. Would be grateful for your thoughts. And of course it is a holiday weekend😆.

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  • Binney4
    Binney4 Member Posts: 8,609
    edited September 2018

    ML, you need to get some eyes on that pronto. Sounds like it could be cellulitis, which is an infection that is common with LE. It is an emergency because it can take off and spread rapidly. Here's more information about it:

    http://www.stepup-speakout.org/Emergencies_and_Med...

    Emergency room or urgent care, since it's a weekend. Be sure to say the words "lymphedema" and "cellulitis" because sometimes they can be slow to pick up on us lymphers. Please do keep us posted.

    Gentle hugs,
    Binney

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