Armpit Pain

prayrv · April 2011

I posted this on another thread, but so far no input so I decided that maybe someone here might give some insight.

Has anyone ever had a bruised feeling in their armpit? I had my left side mx in 06-2007 and lately I have been having a throbbing/bruised feeling in my right armpit that also seems to radiate to the breast.. I just had a physical and my PCP and all my bloodwork (CBC) was normal except low WBC, which is always normally low. Any ideas?

Thanks.

Trish

o2bhealthy · April 2011

prayrv - when my truncal LE flares I get achy and tender in my axillary (arm pit) and breast and sometimes it just plain hurts!!! Have you had an evaluation with a qualified lymphedema therapist???

You can learn more about truncal LE here http://www.stepup-speakout.org/breast_chest_trunckal_lymphedema.htm

and how to find a qualified therapist http://www.stepup-speakout.org/Finding_a_Qualified_Lymphedema_Therapist.htm

I am not saying it is LE (and I am hoping it isn't) but it is something to rule out

I hope you get some relief soon.

Estel · April 2011

prayrv - Lymphedema pain is what came to my mind as well. I have it primarily in my fingers, but when I am having a flare ... I have armpit pain.

The links posted above are very helpful.

I hope it isn't LE ... but I have the pain under my arm.

Much love & hugs to you! xo

prayrv · April 2011

My issue is not on my bc side - it actually feels bumpy and bruised.

I don't believe LE is the issue here. But I will do research as I did not consider it.

Estel · April 2011

prayrv - I didn't read your initial post carefully enough ... sorry. Have you talked to/seen your onocologist? I would call their office and tell them. Hope you find the answer soon!

o2bhealthy · April 2011

prayrv - sorry I guess I didn't read your original post very well either - It just instantly resonated with me and my LE. LE is still a possibility, especially if you favor your MX side and have been over using the right arm. Please let us know if you get any resolution or answers. HUGS!

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