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

uk_nurse · Jul 3, 2004

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. 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.

Blackcat99 · Jul 3, 2004

Sorry I don't know if the swelling has anything to do with your pregnancy or not. I just wish you well and hope it will be gone when you go back to the doctor again. Good luck

Blackcat99 · Jul 3, 2004

Sorry I don't know if the swelling has anything to do with your pregnancy or not. I just wish you well and hope it will be gone when you go back to the doctor again. Good luck

J Lynn · Jul 3, 2004

I remember when I was breastfeeding I had a swollen milk duct near my armpit. I know you are still pregnant, but my sister had mastitis (sp) which is a yeast-like breast infection and the dr told her it was unusual to have that while still pregnant, normally you get that while breastfeeding. So maybe some lactation nurses on this board could explain if that is a blocked milk duct. Also look up when you body actually starts producing milk (i'm not sure of that one).

Try not to worry, just do some research to let off some worry energy.

J Lynn · Jul 3, 2004

I remember when I was breastfeeding I had a swollen milk duct near my armpit. I know you are still pregnant, but my sister had mastitis (sp) which is a yeast-like breast infection and the dr told her it was unusual to have that while still pregnant, normally you get that while breastfeeding. So maybe some lactation nurses on this board could explain if that is a blocked milk duct. Also look up when you body actually starts producing milk (i'm not sure of that one).

Try not to worry, just do some research to let off some worry energy.

uk_nurse · Jul 4, 2004

thank u for your replies. we do some resarch tho.

uk_nurse · Jul 4, 2004

thank u for your replies. we do some resarch tho.

SCRN1 · Jul 4, 2004

You can have breast tissue in that area too. Maybe it's just enlarging just as the actual breasts do when pregnant.

SCRN1 · Jul 4, 2004

You can have breast tissue in that area too. Maybe it's just enlarging just as the actual breasts do when pregnant.

Energizer Bunny · Jul 4, 2004

Could this maybe have anything to do with hormones? Just wondering...

I wish you all the luck in the world with this pregnancy!!! Congrats!

Energizer Bunny · Jul 4, 2004

Could this maybe have anything to do with hormones? Just wondering...

I wish you all the luck in the world with this pregnancy!!! Congrats!