Shoulder question

magenta
magenta Member Posts: 1,604
edited 23. Dec 2010, 06:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello,
Anyone who suffers from shoulder pain? Do you ever get swelling/pain near the breast bone where your underarm is? Difficult to describe but hopefully someone will know what I'm trying to say x:rudolf
Thanks,
Magenta x
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  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Magenta

    I don't know what type of arthritis you have but, with my RA, I do have problems with my shoulders periodically. Both shoulders are giving me gyp at the moment unfortunately - no swelling though and the discomfort is around the top of my shoulders and down my arms, rather than underneath. Could the pain and swelling you describe under your arm be a swollen lymph gland, as can happen if you are unwell generally?

    Thinking of you.

    Tilly xxx
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Tilly,
    I have all the pain around the top of my shoulder and down my arm. I think I was hoping that someone would have the same pain underneath. I'm kinda worried, thinking of the worst. I hope it's an infection but I'm going to call my drs tomorrow for an urgent appointment-partly to put my mind at rest. I'll let you know how I get on,
    Magenta x
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,395
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck with the appointment Eileen - must say I have shoulder problems but not like you describe. x:?
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi magenta

    Just want to wish you luck with dr appointment today
    Juliepf x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Eileen,

    Oh flower I do hope they have put your mind at rest and will try and get in later to see what they have said. Its a different kind of shoulder thing to mine and really hope they have helped you. ((( ))) and love Cris xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Eileen
    Sorry I cant help with your question, I just want to wish you good luck with your appointment, please let us know how it goes.
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, I have shoulder pain, but like the others, it is across the top of my shoulders and down my arms. Glad you'r going to see your GP, theirs so many things tha can go wrong with us and if you have an infection you will perhaps need anti-biotics or something, to make it go away. I also think that when you have something like arthritis, you tend to, naturally, think every ache and pain you get is due to that and sometimes it isn't. Anyway, I hope you soon feel better and the doc gives you some help.
    Love Sue xxx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Magenta

    Hope you managed to get an appt at the docs today and that he was able to put your mind at rest.

    Thinking of you.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi all,
    Not great news today. Went to drs and I've got an urgent referral to a breast clinic, should be before christmas,
    Sorry, not feeling up to chatting just now,
    Thanks for all your kind messages,
    Magenta x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Magenta
    We will be here for you when you feel like talking, I will be thinking about you.
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Magenta,

    I am so sorry that you have all the worry of waiting for the appointment. Not much of a comfort I know but I have known three people who have been sent to the breast clinic and their results were clear.

    Just take one day at a time flower.

    Many hugs coming your way,
    Lv, Ix
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,395
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Eileen, I'm so sorry you have this worry now.

    Fingers crossed and sending positive vibes and hugs (((())))

    We're here for you if you need to talk.

    Love, Linda XX
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Magenta

    I'm so sorry that you need to see someone else, but well done for going to the GP rather than turning a blind eye like we're all often tempted to do.

    I'll be thinking of you, and will gladly jump into your pockets to be with you when your appointment arrives.

    I know they will do everything they can to see you asap, so hopefully it won't be long.

    loads of calming hugs (((((((())))))))

    Wonky xxxx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I'm so sorry, you must be feeling shocked but try and be positive. At least they are fast tracking you. I know a bit about the feeling. Thinking about you and hoping all will be fine. Its natural to feel on a rollercoster, or it is for me. My appointment is for gyne in early Jan. I'll be thinking of you, hold the positive thoughts and try and let go of the bad ones. Lots of love Sue (((()))xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Eileen I am sorry you have all this worry and so hope they see you son and ts not what you fear.

    As Legs said there will always be someone here for you if you need us.

    leaving you ((((( ))))) and a hope. Love Cris xx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Magenta

    I was so sorry to read your post but, as the other peeps have said, it is really good that you will be seen quickly.

    I am thinking of you.

    Lots love Tilly xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Eileen,

    Just dropping in some more ((((( ))))) and hopes. Love Cris xx
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hiya all,
    Thanks everyone of you. Sorry I've not named you all but you know who I mean :wink: I've been all doom and gloom these past 2 days. I just need to get appointment done and out the way. I am not going to let it ruin my Christmas.
    I'm still a bit shocked (and scared). I'll try and keep you updated,
    Thanks to you all and I hope you're all well and looking forward to Christmas,
    love Eileen xxxxxx

    PS Thanks for the hugs, I'm needing them x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Some more (((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))) and a bucket of hopes as well Eileen. Love Cris xx
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    Appointment 21st December. I'll let you know how I get on,
    Magenta xx
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Magenta, what a worry. Good though that your appointment has come through for 21st. Take care and keep us updated.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi all,
    Panic over! I'm fine. Got fibrocystoid tissue(?) but nothing sinister-phew!
    Thanks again everyone for thinking about me and wishing me well :wink:
    Magenta xxx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,395
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That is the best news ever Magenta :)) :)) :)) :))
    Love, Legs x
    'Make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing'
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Magenta,

    Wonderful news! What a great relief for you, a great weight off your shoulders.

    Relax now and have an extra special Christmas and New Year.
    I am so pleased for you.

    Lv, Ix
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks xxxx