dakarimom5 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 This morning I found a lump in my armpit. I am totally freaking out!! I called my doctor and have an appointment tomorrow but I am SCARED!! I have cried off and on all day. My DH, who is looking at this logically, keeps telling me not to worry, that I've been sick so it's probably a swollen lymph node. But I can't help being scared. So here I am on The Hive asking for prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Try not to worry. DM had that and it turned out to be a reaction to her semi new deodorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I agree with your dh. If you are sick, then it is probably a swollen lymph node. No need to borrow trouble. ((HUGS)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 If you've been sick then it probably is a swollen lymph node. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ya'll have made me cry!! I love the Hive to ease my fears. Thanks for making me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Voting for a swollen lymph node, also. Feel better! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Another vote for a swollen lymph node, glad you are getting it checked out though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I have had this often -- most likely is an abcess or swollen lymph node. But also get my blood labs run every 6 months (with my rare liver disease) and so far, no sign of cancer or whatever. The only thing that bugs me when it happens is if I am wearing a certain bra... it is irritating. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I almost wrote this post - except I found a lump in my breast. I go on Friday to have an ultrasound done. Good news is that so much is not cancer. I read 80% somewhere is not cancer, it varies with age and risk factors. Let us know how it goes. I will update when I know as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Prayers to you. I had found a lump in my bre@st over a month ago and was terrified. I am fine, and it was nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I almost wrote this post - except I found a lump in my breast. I go on Friday to have an ultrasound done. Good news is that so much is not cancer. I read 80% somewhere is not cancer, it varies with age and risk factors. Let us know how it goes. I will update when I know as well. :grouphug: and prayers to you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I had a lump in my armpit last March (first one ever). Went to the Dr., was given antibiotics, and it was literally gone the next day. I had been feeling under the weather and had a very low grade fever a few days before the lump appeared. I went for a follow-up 10 days later to be sure and all was well. I bet this is what it is :001_smile: . Please don't worry until you know you have something to worry about. I let myself get all worked up over things like this too though so I understand. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I almost wrote this post - except I found a lump in my breast. I go on Friday to have an ultrasound done. Good news is that so much is not cancer. I read 80% somewhere is not cancer, it varies with age and risk factors. Let us know how it goes. I will update when I know as well. Please do update us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I'm voting for lymph node also. Let us know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I had that and it was a lymph node. I had Cat-Scratch Disease! One came up later in my neck also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Try not to panic. I had a lump in my armpit once, and it turned out to be an infection in a hair follicle or something like that. Antibiotics took care of it. If you've been sick, a lymph node is another likely explanation. Don't panic, okay? Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ds has had a hard lump in his neck, a little smaller than a marble, for over a year. It's some sort of swollen gland. His friend had one too. I did struggle to breathe every time I thought about it until we managed to see a doctor, so I know how you feel, but chances are you have something similar. Incidentally, he's just been ill, and I noticed it seemed more prominent, so your dh's explanation seems very likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Update!!!!! I went to the doctor and after a ten minute exam of both armpits...... He has diagnosed me with a fat deposit!! I know I'm a big girl but this never entered my mind. He did say that I have an upper resp. infection but not even my glands are swollen. I'm so glad. Thanks for all the prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 So glad for you. I hope to have good news tomorrow as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Double post again. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I'm glad that your fears were put to rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Excellent news! So glad your doctor saw you right away to save you from days of worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I had this experience about 15 years ago, and it was a swollen lymph node and went away. So glad you were able to see your doctor and get good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I just got back from my appointment. It was a giant cyst. It did not look like a cyst, and they were preparing to take a sample when the dr. Poked it and it drained. It was 3.5 cm by 2.5 and not round. So never give up hope. All is well that ends well. I will never miss a mammogram again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I just got back from my appointment. It was a giant cyst. It did not look like a cyst, and they were preparing to take a sample when the dr. Poked it and it drained. It was 3.5 cm by 2.5 and not round. So never give up hope. All is well that ends well. I will never miss a mammogram again. I'm glad your story ended well, too! :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I am very relieved to hear that all is well for both of you -- finding a lump is SCARY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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