Sue Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Hi everyoneMy health problems just never seem to end. Am sure just like everyone else who posts on this board.A week ago, I found a lump and decided to ignore it. Well Saturday morning my left side where I found the lump was swollen and pretty achy, now under my arm pit is swollen. God can anything else go wrong in my life!! I have already talked to my doctor and have to go in immediately tomorrow morning for a mammogram. ( I just had one 4 months ago) Can things happen this fast??? I am just beside myself. We had a family party today, my son turned 16!!! He is such a sweetheart. My mom kept asking me what was wrong, but I have already decided not to say anything til I found out exactly what is going on. Thanks for always being here to listenSue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Tired Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 Oh Sue!! I'm praying that this i just an occluded milk gland or something. How frightened you must be on top of everything else you are coping with. BIG Hugs and prayers coming your way! {{{{{{ HUG }}}}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 29, 2004 Report Share Posted August 29, 2004 I had something similar happen in my 20's--mine was an infected and blocked gland. Warm compresses helped me a great deal. I was told that if it didn't go down on it's own, I'd have to have it drained, but thankfully, it went away within a week or two. However, my younger sister has had multiple lumps removed--I think 4 in all, across 3 surgeries and about a 10 year span. The first was for 2 lumps at age 19. They did the mamograms, then tried to do a fine needle aspiration with each one before going to the surgical removal.I will think good thoughts for you--the rapid onset is most likely as stated above--a blocked gland of some kind. I will hope that's all it is.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hi Sue!If it helps any, I was told by my doctor that if a lump hurts that is a good thing....it is the painless ones that more often turn out to be cancerous. He also told me that if it is movable than that is a good thing too. I've had surgery 3 times to remove lumps. I had a few removed from my breast years ago, then one from my arm and then one from my ovary. I know it can be scary. I'm sending good thoughts, prayers and cyber hugs your way.Take care,Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrill Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 You're in my thoughts and prayers, Sue. Please keep us posted!Merrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 good luck sue, sending good thoughts and prayers your way! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ling Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 You are in my prays, please let us know the results as soon as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelle Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Sue,You have had enough "bad luck" lately. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I am sending big strong hugs your way. Please let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Sure,I agree with the above posts, it sounds like it is something that will be treatable. Please don't worry too much, but it's smart of you to have it checked out! Here come some hugs and positive thoughts .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hi Sue,I wish this didn't happen to you. Since I don't pray I'll send you a lot of hugs and wish you all the best.Corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Well went to the doctors office this morning, she was able to find the lump right away, I had my mammogram but now I have to go on Thursday for an ultrasound and needle biopsy. God I need a break but am keeping my chin up and trying to keep good thoughts. thanksSue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwolf Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Hang in there Sue. All my prayers. Blackwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Tired Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 Sue, I have had 4 removed. The last one (this isn't for the faint of heart!) was seen on mammogram. I couldn't feel it, my doctor couldn't feel it, and the surgeon couldn't feel it. It was located right behind the nipple and I had to go for an ultrasound wire placement before I went to the surgeon's office to have it removed. The radiologist numbed "the area" and put a thin wire into the lump so the surgeon could follow it to the lump. I concluded that people who have their nipples pierced are MUCH tougher than I am!! Good luck - I am praying for you that everything will turn out okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelle Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Sue,I'm sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way for your appt tomorrow. Please let us know how it goes and know we will be thinking of you Hugs, Danelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Well today was rough but I made it through. My second mammogram wasn't too bad, but I am extremely sore from all the prodding. The ultrasound was a disaster, there was no way to do this without laying flat on my back. Not a good spot for me. By the time she was done I was hurling the poor technician, I felt worse for her then myself They have already called me to confirm my doctors appointment on Tuesday. Keep the good thoughts coming. Thanks everyoneSue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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