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Come reassure me, just found a lump

212 replies

Notimeforaname · 08/02/2021 22:54

In my right armpit.
Its very sore to touch/press lightly.

I suddenly noticed the pain about an hour ago and there's a visible red mark where the lump is. Its definitely not an ingrown hair as it doesn't hurt if I drag my finger across the hair follicles if you get me,its definitely in my armpit/a lymph node possibly?

But I've had some other issues over the last few weeks which are really concerning me now.

About 6 weeks ago I started getting pain in that right shoulder,like it was the rotator cuff or something was trapped if I I tried using my full range of motion. I just got on with things. It didn't go away.
For the last two weeks I've had more severe shooting pains in that shoulder and arm.
My neck has been stiff and painful on and off and some small stabbing pains in different parts of my chest and shoulders (sometimes both sides). On and off through the day.
I have lost about 8lbs in the last 3 weeks..I have lost my appetite a little... But I still eat.

Now this coming up in my armpit is freaking me out and I have stabbing pains in my arm/shoulder/armpit area as I write.
The pains are quite strong now. And if I raise my hand above my head...it feels like I'm tugging on the lump kind of..like the lump wont allow me to get my arm up all the way. If that makes sense.

My whole upper arm feels heavy and sore as well as the stabbing pains.

I'm going to call my doctor in the morning and beg to be seen.

My partner was here when I found it. He tried his best to calm me down. I had a shower and got myself together.
He's asleep now and I'm starting to let my mind wander and I really don't want to start crying and panic again so if any of you nice people have any advice,words of encouragement or perhaps a similar story to mine that might help me out do please leave it here.

Thank you so much, I can attach a lovely picture of my pit if it helpsConfused but it just shows up as a small red patch on the photo so not very helpful.

OP posts:
BorisandHarriet · 08/03/2021 06:46

Good luck today. Xx

speakout · 08/03/2021 07:05

Hope all goes well today.

YeahBabyYeahYeah · 08/03/2021 07:38

Wishing you all the very best today, OP, thinking of you.

Inpersuitofhappiness · 08/03/2021 08:28

Thinking of you today @Notimeforaname

notapizzaeater · 08/03/2021 08:41

Hand holding with you xx

ElizaLaLa · 08/03/2021 08:59

Good luck 🤞💐

chocolateoranges33 · 08/03/2021 10:01

Good luck for today. Hoping all goes well

Notimeforaname · 08/03/2021 11:06

Oh wow! Came back on just for another quick read and theres so many of you adding well .

To those of you that have been through it already,thanks so much for taking the time to share your experiences.

I dont have to leave for 2 and a half hours...I'm still sitting in bed drinking tea🙄 must get up!!🤣

Some days mumsnet really irritates me...for days like today..it feels like a security blanket.💕

OP posts:
Notimeforaname · 08/03/2021 11:06

Adding well wishes* Hmm

OP posts:
Notimeforaname · 08/03/2021 11:07

I cant thank you all enough for keeping me calm. Xx

OP posts:
Winecheesesleep · 08/03/2021 13:10

Best of luck for today Flowers

Notimeforaname · 08/03/2021 14:48

Thank you . In the waiting room watching the chase 🙄🤣
Just came back here,to keep myself busy as they are running late.

I just brought a cup of tea back to my seat ,drank it the wrong way and cant stop coughing. The looks I'm getting Grin

OP posts:
Notimeforaname · 08/03/2021 14:49

I also keep putting my hand up over my mask to cough🤣

OP posts:
HollowTalk · 08/03/2021 15:10

Wishing you the very best of luck. Flowers

Positivelysober · 08/03/2021 15:10

Thinking of youFlowers

TedMullins · 08/03/2021 15:26

Wishing you the best OP, you’re doing really well staying so positive

BitOfFun · 08/03/2021 17:59

I am virtually sitting next to you in the waiting room. Probably ruining your crossword clues.

BitOfFun · 08/03/2021 18:00

Actually, I've just put The Chase on ITV+1, so you can pretend to know all the answers.

Cleaningjusttocleanagain · 08/03/2021 18:06

Thinking of you lovely xx

ScabbyHorse · 08/03/2021 18:25

Thinking of you Thanks

Babamamananarama · 08/03/2021 18:25

Thinking of you OP and hoping you have got some answers.

Pusheenparent · 08/03/2021 18:43

Thinking of you OP Flowers

Dobbyismyfavourite · 08/03/2021 18:52

@five67Eight makes a very good point re breast pain. The consultant I saw at a well womens clinic said that breast cancer is not painful which I think is a reassuring point. Good luck OP.

Princessdebthe1st · 08/03/2021 21:00

Hey OP,
I do hope everything has gone ok today and you have been reassured.

five67Eight makes a very good point re breast pain. The consultant I saw at a well womens clinic said that breast cancer is not painful which I think is a reassuring point. Good luck OP

It is important to know that whilst MOST breast cancer does not result in pain that is not always the case. Certain types of breast cancer (like inflammatory breast cancer) are more likely to cause pain and the only reason I went to the doctors was because of pain in my breast. I was diagnosed with breast cancer (not inflammatory breast cancer) two weeks later. Please everyone, whilst pain is not a common symptom please don’t assume it can’t be breast cancer because you have pain. Bottom line, if something about your breasts is different see your GP.

Msmcc1212 · 08/03/2021 21:18

I had a lump recently and learned that pain is usually a sign it’s not breast cancer.

Sorry to hear that some people have had bad experiences of breast clinics. Mine was great. Seen within a week and all done within an a hour. It was just a cyst. I asked how I should tell next time if it’s a cyst or something more worrying and consultant said always get it checked out regardless.

Speak to your GP in the morning and try and get a rest tonight. Flowers

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