Pain in right armpit lymph node area no lump

Hello there 

 

Im wondering if somebody could shed light, reassure or guide me in the right direction please. 
 

I have had on and off pain in my right armpit now for 2 years. I've had a chest x ray all was fine. I don't have a specific lump, it feels like it's a swollen lymp node. Even though there is no lump... I can pin point the area of pain straight away and where the pain stems from. The area is SO sensitive. The pain runs in to my right  boob, down my arm, in my fingers. I've tried tablets everything and the pain doesn't go. It's on and off and not always around my menstral cycle so I'm not putting it down to hormonal changes. I struggle to lift things and even drive when the pain is present, it's really starting to worry me that something is underlying. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow as I just need to get to the bottom of this as it's been 2 years and the pain is worsening each time. My doctor said he will examine me but if there is no lump that he can feel .. he cannot refer me. So then I would be left to accept this pain with no understanding of what it is why and it keeps flaring up!! Im tempted to just pay for a private ultrasound. I really am starting to be concerned now. Anyone had the same experience of pain? 
 

thanks

polly 

  • Good Evening

    i too have been experiencing the same thing for 5 months.  It's driving me insane! I have tried all painkillers, ice packs, physiotherapy, exercise, nothing takes the feeling away! I have had a mammogram (normal ) X-ray (normal) blood tests (normal) shoulder mri which showed a bit of tendinitis.  I have today been back to the breast clinic and the consultant said my left breast felt a bit nodular and is referring me to have an ultra sound.  He said he's not clinically concerned but I'm now in a state of anxiety !  I can't feel any lumps just what I thought felt like breast tissue. 
    I must say I have been very persistent with my GP who is very understanding but I think I've worn her down.  My mum passed away from breast cancer 18 months ago but no genetic link that we are aware of.  
    I would persist for a referral to the breast clinic, just to set your mind at ease at least.  It's so hard functioning with the worry on your mind ..... I have been doing it and my poor family have been suffering! 
    praying it's nothing sinister but I won't sleep that's for sure ! 

     

  • I'm so sorry to hear of your mums passing. I really hope you manage to get things sorted for you pain. 
     

    I think will just keep persisting with the doctor as you say, I will have to be polite but firm tomorrow when I see him. 
     

    wishing you well and hope everything gets sorted for you soon x 

  • Hope you get some peace of mind .... anxiety is a thing I have never really suffered from until this episode.  I think it makes you realise that good health isn't guaranteed.  
    please stay posted .... positive thoughts to you x 

  • Wishing you both well.

    Back in the summer I noticed a lump under my arm and a red spot on my breast.  My gp referred me for an urgent appointment at my local hospital but due to covid was just a phone consultation. In the end I paid private, which was just a cash cow, but the mammogram showed up cleared. Now 5 months later I'm still experiencing discomfort and pain, bit like a dull ache deep in my armpit. Managed to see a different gp who sent me for an ultrasound which I'd never had before. They have found a small mass and I have a 2nd scan on the 7th Jan. Driving myself mad with worry but trying to remain positive. Hope it's nothing serious for you both xx

  • Hello ladies

    I have also been experiencing pain/sensation which is hard to describe in my left breast and arm for 9 months now. 

    I have had mammogram and an ultrasound at breast clinic which thankfully showed nothing untoward.

    I have had different medications from gp which didn't help. I have also been seeing a private physio but still no better.

    I have never suffered from any kind of anxiety but this is really starting to affect me,so I really sympathise with you ladies. 

    Hoping that you all get some answers and Tibby everything goes well for you. X

  • It's so awful isn't it, the anxiety is all consuming.  Google is the worst thing to do as it feeds the fear.  
    I just can't think of anything else..... 

    it's nice to know we aren't alone

    sending positive thoughts, all keep in touch 

  • Yes i had the same problem and the doctor find there nothing wrong