Can MLD cause lymph node swelling?

I had a similar lump appear in my armpit, and both my gynecologist's p.a. and my oncologist expressed concern.  However, I am prone to infections that look a lot like scary lumps, and a course of Keflex reduced the lump to nothing.  The MLD you were doing could have inspired a little infection in the area, like a troubled hair follicle--which is usually how mine begin.  

Mine was not a node, as I have no nodes there.  My infection lumps are always painful to the touch. Keflex is my antibiotic of choice.

Cathy 

Etherize, I agree with Cathy that this is not likely a big health issue. Lymph nodes can swell for any number of benign reasons -- infection of some kind is one possibility. But done correctly, MLD is more likely to reduce infection risk than cause it.

It's hard to get MLD pressure right, partly because we're so earnest about it. It just seems as though more pressure is better for moving the stupid lymph fluid along. But in fact, the lymph vessels are delicate and they lie just below the skin, so too much pressure smushes them instead of opening them up the way we hope to do. The right amount of pressure is just what you'd use to pet a kitten -- not even a full-grown cat. Think kitten, and think slooooooow. As Kira's therapist famously says, the lymph system is slow and stupid. Kitten-petting gentle and stupid-slow is what's called for.

Sometimes it's easier if you turn the lights down, light a sweet-smelling candle and play some slow mood music while you do MLD. Make it a home spa treatment!

Let us know what the doc has to say.

Hugs,
Binney

I have to say two things about my lymph nodes on my uninvolved side - they DO swell up when either of these things happen: I am doing wrapping and MLD and fluid is being routed to that side (at which point I gently clear them) OR when I am getting sick. Isn't that bizarre? I know when I am getting any kind of virus before it hits because those nodes will get uncomfortable. It seems that my body really feels the strain of taking on the extra fluid that can no longer be taken up by my involved side. Interesting phenomenon... . But you are definitely not alone!

Etherize- I had something similar, went to myBS and had ultrasound done on them. They said they were lymphoceles which are little sacs of lymph fluid. Nothing needed to be done with them. Not saying yours are the same thing but they could be. They are like pea sized lumps up in the area where the breast would connect with the underarm. Mine are still there 2 months later.