Guest guest Posted May 30, 2002 Report Share Posted May 30, 2002 Anne, I get swelling in my armpits and groin when I have an infection because that is the site of your lymph nodes which fight infection. Now, 14 years ago, I had TB in my sternum (not in my lungs, which is normal for most people) and it did effect my lymph systems. At least that is how the doctors explain the swelling. Occasionally, it will turn into an abscess and I've had to have them surgically drained. Please let me know if your doctors can explain it. I'd love to hear any other theories. Thanks! ~ :-D thanks for your answers re. breast pain/ fibrocystic breasts? Thanks for your answers about my breast, armpit, chest pain. You were all so helpful. Last summer, my internist found a small lump in my breast which turned out to be a little cyst. I had mammogram, ultrasound, etc at Mayo, all turned out fine. What I'm wondering is if fibrocystic breasts are common with fibromyalgia. Has anyone else had problems with cysts? The funny thing is that my Mom has the same pain, cyst, on the same side! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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