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Swelling armpit

Amyjay
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Hi everyone, 

Im going out of my mind. About 2 months ago I noticed that my right armpit had some swelling I wasn’t overly concerned at the time but the swelling hasn’t gone and got worse. I have seen 2 separate GP’s who both think it’s nothing to worry about but gave 2 separate reasons, I’m worried because they just feel the area and then say what it is without actually investigating. 

The area is starting to hurt some times and my arm gets pain down it from time to time, I don’t know what to do, am I just being completely silly? 

I expressed that I get severely tired now which is effecting my day to day life, bowel habit has changed and also I feel nauseated most of the time but GP just said maybe working too hard. 

Shall I go and see a different GP? Or just have faith and trust that they are right and that I have no need to worry. 

Thank you 

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    Hello Amyjay, 

    I am so sorry to hear that this swelling in your armpit has given you so much worry. Perhaps if you are not totally reassured after seeing two different GPs and being given two different reasons as to what is causing this, it would not hurt to get yet another opinion just for peace of mind. You can find out more about getting a second opinion on this page.

    I hope you get the reassurance you need soon Amyjay!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi there, I was just wondering how you were with your armpit swelling? 

    It sounds identical to what I'm experiencing, it started off mild swelling and pain, but now my upper arm is almost 45 degrees away from my body due to the swelling and the pain down my arm has become just awful. I've been referred to a breast clinic but I'm not sure what they'll do because no way can I tolerate a mammogram and probably not even an ultrasound, since the pain is so bad.

    Hope you're doing ok and things are being properly investigated.

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