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Soreness under arm/in breast
I have the same symptoms as the other women who have posted. My soreness seems to be related to stress. I am a 45 year old mother of two teenagers and I am a teacher. Six years ago, I went back to school to get my degree in teaching. That's when the symptoms began. I had 2 mammograms and discovered that I had calcifications that apparently were not pre-cancerous. I went out and bought some bras that did not have underwires and that helped a lot. The symptoms eventually went away until just this week. Again, I am under a lot of stress with teenage issues and juggling a full-time career and being a Mom. However, this is not new! I am wondering why I have this soreness back again??? One person wrote that her lymph nodes in her leg were sore as well. Mine often are too! I chalked it up to an old muscle injury but maybe the two are related. I need to go out and buy another bra with no underwire...threw mine out. I thought (stupidly) that I wouldn't need them anymore. If the problem is lymph nodes, what can I do to clear them ?
This discussion is related to Pain under arm - Same exact symptoms.
This discussion is related to Pain under arm - Same exact symptoms.
Hi,
"Underarm pain" is most likely related to swollen underarm lymph nodes, of which there are numerous causes. Other possiblities include a skin lump that appears under the arm, such as an infected skin follicle in underarm hair.Because of the possibility of severe conditions,this symptom needs prompt professional medical diagnosis . Avoid any kind of stress and learn to relax as much as possible...chronic stress can impair your immune system in a major way.I can imagine how difficult it can be juggling between kids,work and being a mom!.But you should try to find some time to do relaxing exercises so you can better deal with all the hard work you are doing.
I presume that your pathology report about the calcification in your breast was benign,but I am sure that your doctor has advise you to have periodic mammograms to monitor any changes.
Wishing all the best and God Bless.
"Underarm pain" is most likely related to swollen underarm lymph nodes, of which there are numerous causes. Other possiblities include a skin lump that appears under the arm, such as an infected skin follicle in underarm hair.Because of the possibility of severe conditions,this symptom needs prompt professional medical diagnosis . Avoid any kind of stress and learn to relax as much as possible...chronic stress can impair your immune system in a major way.I can imagine how difficult it can be juggling between kids,work and being a mom!.But you should try to find some time to do relaxing exercises so you can better deal with all the hard work you are doing.
I presume that your pathology report about the calcification in your breast was benign,but I am sure that your doctor has advise you to have periodic mammograms to monitor any changes.
Wishing all the best and God Bless.
It is important to have any new or unusual symptoms checked out by your physician, but if no medical causation is found, yes, stress can definitely cause pain, including tension headaches, neck pain, and muscle pain in many parts of the body.
As an experiment, try this: make tight fists with both hands, and extend both arms straight out to the side at shoulder level. Observe how short a period of time it takes for pain and burning sensations to begin, probably forcing you to drop your arms down before long. When we are stressed, worried, or upset, we may tense the muscles in various parts of our bodies, without even being aware of it, with resulting pain or burning as in the experiment above.
During difficult times, many people also eat in a less healthful manner, often turning to refined carbs and salty foods for "comfort." In susceptible people, this can lead to edema (swelling) which further disrupts the system and causes unpleasant sensations, particularly in the feet and legs.
When under stress it is particularly important to emphasize good nutrition, make time for exercise and relaxation for stress relief, and to get adequate rest.
Best wishes...
As an experiment, try this: make tight fists with both hands, and extend both arms straight out to the side at shoulder level. Observe how short a period of time it takes for pain and burning sensations to begin, probably forcing you to drop your arms down before long. When we are stressed, worried, or upset, we may tense the muscles in various parts of our bodies, without even being aware of it, with resulting pain or burning as in the experiment above.
During difficult times, many people also eat in a less healthful manner, often turning to refined carbs and salty foods for "comfort." In susceptible people, this can lead to edema (swelling) which further disrupts the system and causes unpleasant sensations, particularly in the feet and legs.
When under stress it is particularly important to emphasize good nutrition, make time for exercise and relaxation for stress relief, and to get adequate rest.
Best wishes...
Do not ignore this symptom. It may be nothing and it may be something.
The only symptom I had for my breast cancer was my bra's never fitting properly. I kept pulling at the right side and it was always uncomfortable no matter what bra I wore. I also had pain in that area. I had invasive lobular carcinoma and it was 10 cm or 4 inches and went under my arm. It did not show up on mammograms. A piece (1.5 cm)was found on ultra sound but the MRI showed it to be 10 cm.
It sounds like it's time for some tests for you. Never ignore what your body is telling you.
Best wishes.
The only symptom I had for my breast cancer was my bra's never fitting properly. I kept pulling at the right side and it was always uncomfortable no matter what bra I wore. I also had pain in that area. I had invasive lobular carcinoma and it was 10 cm or 4 inches and went under my arm. It did not show up on mammograms. A piece (1.5 cm)was found on ultra sound but the MRI showed it to be 10 cm.
It sounds like it's time for some tests for you. Never ignore what your body is telling you.
Best wishes.
You say "I had 2 mammograms and discovered that I had calcifications that apparently were not pre-cancerous" why do you say "apparently", did your doctor not the radiologist say that?
Were your calcifications macrocalcifications, large ones like rice thrown into the gland?
Were your calcifications microcalcifications, like white dust over the gland?
Were there any clusters?
Once you answer the above questions many others will be able to help you but information is required.
Regards.
Were your calcifications macrocalcifications, large ones like rice thrown into the gland?
Were your calcifications microcalcifications, like white dust over the gland?
Were there any clusters?
Once you answer the above questions many others will be able to help you but information is required.
Regards.
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