Burning sensation/armpit

Lilac17
Lilac17 Member Posts: 31
edited December 2020 in Pain

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had experienced burning sensations in their armpit and it turned out to be innocent?

I had a double mastectomy in August 2018. No rads, no chemo. Currently on tamoxifen. I started experiencing burning/discomfort in the armpit on the non-cancer side that was noticeable - cannot pin point an exact date but I was seen in March 2020- no lumps found on exam. Had ultrasound for reassurance and that was fine too.

Also saw my MO and BS in October for my check-up and they were not concerned. Nothing found on exam and they basically said armpit pain is one of the top complaints.

Has anyone had something similar?

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  • MountainMia
    MountainMia Member Posts: 1,307
    edited December 2020

    Armpit pain is one of the top complaints. Yes, I've had pain/pinching feeling off and on for a long time that comes from the non-cancer underarm. I had reduction surgery on that side in Nov 2019. The part that has this sensation is not near the skin scars. However, there is a lot of damage that is done to other tissue and nerves during surgery, and the consequence is pain of various types.

    I'm sorry you're uncomfortable. I hope it stops, but I do expect it's completely normal.

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  • Lilac17
    Lilac17 Member Posts: 31
    edited December 2020

    Thank you MountainMia for replying. I worked myself up to tears and you've helped me a great deal. Thank you.

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