im really really worried, need some advice please.............

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i'm 11 weeks pregnant and have developed a swelling under my arm, there is not really a lump. It is tender sometimes. My dr checked it out and didnt know what it was. He said he didnt think it was anything nasty but to keep an eye on it. i have to go back in just over a week and he said if it has not gone by then he will refer me to a surgeon. Im so scared. :o I'm not too well with this pregnancy....vomiting alot, but im really worried about this swelling. It hasnt gone . i was wondering if it is something to do with being pregnant. Hope someone can advise me please.

In the last several months I have noticed that I get a nasty little knot under my arm when I am under lots of stress. It acts like an abscess, but it is what they used to call "blind" and it resolved on its own.

I did use warm moist packs a couple of times a day (mostly because the thing hurt like the dickens!) and began to use antibacterial soap when I showered.

I worried too--and I'm not only not pregnant or nursing, I'm postmenopausal!

As for the nausea and vomitting, try eating frozen popsickles (not sure what they would be called in the UK). I did that and I don't know if it was the cold or the sweet, but it worked.

Do keep us posted, will you?

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In the last several months I have noticed that I get a nasty little knot under my arm when I am under lots of stress. It acts like an abscess, but it is what they used to call "blind" and it resolved on its own.

I did use warm moist packs a couple of times a day (mostly because the thing hurt like the dickens!) and began to use antibacterial soap when I showered.

I worried too--and I'm not only not pregnant or nursing, I'm postmenopausal!

As for the nausea and vomitting, try eating frozen popsickles (not sure what they would be called in the UK). I did that and I don't know if it was the cold or the sweet, but it worked.

Do keep us posted, will you?

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Chris at lucas............hope you ok too.It is a worrying time when these things happen cos you do think of the worst. Thanks all for your replies its nice to know there is someone out there who can advise and support you. I have a docs appt 13th july so will keep you posted..

As for the sickness well i just hope it improves as im off work for 2 weeks or until doc says i can go back. i can keep fluids down which is a good sign but food .yuk. im coming up to 12 weeks pregnant now and it is suppose to ease off, so they say. once again thanks everyone :)

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Chris at lucas............hope you ok too.It is a worrying time when these things happen cos you do think of the worst. Thanks all for your replies its nice to know there is someone out there who can advise and support you. I have a docs appt 13th july so will keep you posted..

As for the sickness well i just hope it improves as im off work for 2 weeks or until doc says i can go back. i can keep fluids down which is a good sign but food .yuk. im coming up to 12 weeks pregnant now and it is suppose to ease off, so they say. once again thanks everyone :)

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keeping you updated.just got back from docs about my swelling under arm He still not sure and has refered me to a breast surgeon for more advice. He said he thinks it may be linked to me being pregnant. I have a rapid appt for next thurs afternoon. Im so scared and worried :o

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Specializes in Endocrinology.

I will pray that everything is just fine with you. Stay positive. We're here for you.

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i hope everything will be o.k. i will keep u in my prays.

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Please keep us informed. There are lymph glands in the axilla that may be "clogged" or infected (I would think an infection would have other sx as well). I took care of a 6 y/o once with Yersinia. She had swollen axillary lymph glands, but her only tx was antibiotic therapy and she responded well to that. Good luck!!

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It's more than likely just swollen mammory glands. This happened to me during one of my pregnancys. It can't hurt to have it checked out tho, better safe than sorry.......Try not to stress too much, not good for the baby and CONGRATULATIONS to you:)

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thanks for all ur support. Its nice to know there are people out there to help and support you. I will keep you posted. Got my 1st scan and check up next weds, but will mention it to midwife and my appt for having lump checked out the day after.Thanks everyone

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

Hang in there. Keep us posted. will be thinking of you! :)

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going for my appointment in 2 hrs........got the butterflies. Had my scan yesterday and i thought i was 14 weeks, but according to my scan i'm 12 weeks and 3 days. It was lovely to see the baby. it was so clear.

will keep you posted with my results............

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