Discomfort in right armpit but no lump - anyone had similar?

Hi,

I am reaching out to anyone who has experienced anything similar to myself.....

I am 43 and have been experiencing discomfort in my right armpit for some months now. Been to the doctors and they just dismissed it really.

Originally i put it down to hormones as it seemed to be worse at certain times of the month.

Recently it has been there all the time. I can't call it pain it is more discomfort. (more noticable some days than others)

I went back to the doctors last week, i was examined and told that they could not feel any lumps in my breast or armpit, but could tell it was tender in places when they prodded! (armpit)

I have been given an appointment next week at the breast clinic.

I had bloods done last week, all back normal - although i realise not everything shows up in blood results.

Wrongly i know but i have been consulting 'doctor google' and i am now so worried.

Apologies if i sound dramatic, but i wondered if anyone else has experienced anything similar?

Thank you.

  • Hi Laura 

    Ive had this for about 2 months now, along with swelling. When I first went to the doctor she said she didn't think it was anything sinister but would refer me to breast clinic.
     

    They did mammogram and ultrasound of my armpit and said they didn't see any areas of concern however I'm still not convinced.

     

    It's there constantly and all I can think about. I went to see a specialist who said he thought it was a buildup of glandular tissue but I'm not so sure.

     

    Have to go back and see him in 3 weeks and he'll do another ultrasound if he thinks it's needed. 

  • Hi

    Thank you for sharing this. Did you ever get to the bottom of it? I've had this pain on and off since March time now and the I've had breast checks and ultrasounds but nothing has shown. I've also had blood tests but nothing.  I'm worried it's something to do with my lymphodes. I have arranged another GP appointment but not sure if I should look to go private for a specialist. .