Yesterday, my right under arm was extremely sore and then my left one later. It hurt so much I could barely lift up my arms all the way, but they didn't hurt as much today. My sister told me it was swollen lymph nodes and that it was probably a cold. It's the only thing I think that it could really be since I have a bit of a stuffy nose, but I've had this stuffy nose for the past couple of months. But maybe it's just now flaring up into a cold, I'm not sure. My mom thought I may have layed wierd while working on my art project, but I really don't think so. So could it just be a cold, or something else?
2006-10-20 15:17:13 · 8 answers · asked by kichigai_naynay 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It could be any kind of virus or bacteria, a cold or sinus infection, sinus drainage, lots of stuff.
I have lymph node problems every winter because I catch colds easily and my allergies flare up. Massage the lymphatic system gently and it usually will help the knots work themselves out.
2006-10-20 15:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had what seemed to be swollen lymph node under right arm. I had a surgeon check it out, she said it was an inflammation of the tissue (or was it muscle) due to overexertion, stress, lack of sleep and illness. She suggested I use a heating pad from my neck down and take ibuprofen for the pain. It got so it was painful to wear a bra. I'm going to keep an eye on it to see if it gets larger. I would consult a physician.
2006-10-20 15:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by Saml J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it might be your lymph nodes and you have had a stuffy nose for a few months you need to see a doctor.
Luekemia is a possibility and should be ruled out.
Good luck.
2006-10-20 15:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I myself have never heard of the glands under your arms being affected by a cold
The glands under your arm are part of your breast glands, which you should check under your arms as well as you breast when you check yourself each month. I get sore lymph nodes under my my arms during (pre, post) my period I can hardly put my arms down and the nodes are the size of golf balls. Weather it be a cold or not I'd have it checked out
2006-10-20 15:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general most people don't get swollen lymphnodes with just a cold. Swollen lympnodes is not good...need to get it checked right away.
2006-10-20 15:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be indicative of a wide variety of symptoms, some minor illnesses and others very serious...in short if you wake up tommorrow morning with it, call your doctor right away and get an exam.
2006-10-20 15:26:16 · answer #6 · answered by Greanwitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get it checked out! there are many things that cause the lymphnodes under the arms to swell--the ones in my neck do--dr said from ragweed....
my mother in law ha hers taken out--she has breast cancer... some people just have to have them removed.....? not sure n your case?
try webmd.com or healthcenter.com
2006-10-20 15:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by Deidre~&~Joshua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAD THIS I GOT SCANNED FOR LYMPHOMIA,,BUT IT WAS FROM BREAST CANCER,,DONT WORRY U CAN FIGHT THIS ILLNESS WITH THE HELP OF THE PROFESSIONALS
2006-10-20 15:37:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋