trulycrabby Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 My left underarm has been swollen/enlarged for about two months that I have noticed (who really looks at their underarms?). It's more of a generalized swelling than a hard lump, although I might feel a large lymph node or two in there. My right underarm is also a bit enlarged, but not nearly as large as the left. I don't have fevers, night sweats, or weight loss. I had a mammogram eight months ago, and everything looked fine. There is no itching or rash, although I have switched to a hypoallergenic deodorant. Has anyone experienced this and it turned out to be something like hormones? I am not particularly worried about it, but I will go to the doctor. I have an appointment this Thursday. I know that if it is the lymph nodes, it is much more likely to be infection than anything else. I am more curious to know if anyone else has had this happen, and what caused it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Mine swell and get sore around the time of my period, and it gets much worse when I wear regular deodorant/antiperspirant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I remember my roommate in college getting that when she'd had too much caffeine. Can't remember if it was just one side or both. For me too much caffeine leads to an achy breast--just one side, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 lymph nodes swollen/infected? You mentioned that, and it was my reflex thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm919 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Before I got unbearably lazy, I liked lifting weights and too much exertion made this happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks, it's nice to know it's not uncommon. I drink two cups of coffee per day, and frankly would frefer to blow up like a pufferfish than give them up. Not saying I won't do it, just that I won't like it. :o I can get achy breasts, but take evening primrose oil daily, so they don't get sore. Could definitely be hormones. I do hot yoga and walk about 20-25 miles per week, so it could be exertion. The lymph nodes could be enlarged, but I will let the doctor make that call. They definitely feel swollen, because I can feel it when my arms are at my sides. Not painful, just awareness that there's something there. Thanks for all your help! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 My daughter had a cyst once under her arm. It was easy to take care of. She also perspires a lot and produces a lot of ear wax. For some reason, all of those things seem related. A couple people in my family (husband and another daughter) get swollen lymph nodes so easily, and they'll remain swollen for months. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 For whatever reason, I'm prone to cat-scratch fever. We still have cats, but I don't do a lot with them (the girls look after them). I've had it twice, severely, and my lymph nodes under my arms were swollen, one more than the other. The first time I developed it, I was extremely ill. I lost about thirty pounds and they finally had to remove the lymph nodes in my right armpit and clean it out (some had ruptured). Do you have cats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Whatever it is I hope you feel better soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 For whatever reason, I'm prone to cat-scratch fever. We still have cats, but I don't do a lot with them (the girls look after them). I've had it twice, severely, and my lymph nodes under my arms were swollen, one more than the other. The first time I developed it, I was extremely ill. I lost about thirty pounds and they finally had to remove the lymph nodes in my right armpit and clean it out (some had ruptured). Do you have cats? No cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Allergies too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 My left underarm has been swollen/enlarged for about two months that I have noticed (who really looks at their underarms?). It's more of a generalized swelling than a hard lump, although I might feel a large lymph node or two in there. My right underarm is also a bit enlarged, but not nearly as large as the left. I don't have fevers, night sweats, or weight loss. I had a mammogram eight months ago, and everything looked fine. There is no itching or rash, although I have switched to a hypoallergenic deodorant. Has anyone experienced this and it turned out to be something like hormones? I am not particularly worried about it, but I will go to the doctor. I have an appointment this Thursday. I know that if it is the lymph nodes, it is much more likely to be infection than anything else. I am more curious to know if anyone else has had this happen, and what caused it? Just curious to know if you ever got an answer to what was going on or if you found a solution to fixing it... It's more helpful (for me) to glean from others when there's a conclusion. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Just curious to know if you ever got an answer to what was going on or if you found a solution to fixing it... It's more helpful (for me) to glean from others when there's a conclusion. ;) Sending you a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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