Question 1

sharp pain in right breast near armpit. pain runs down arm. takes my breath away. feel weak and tired afterward. pain comes and goes. should i be seen?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 2

having pain in chest, back, both armpits and pain radiates down armpits towards elbows. pain more severe when resting and armpit pain comes in pairs

Accepted Answer

May be serious: How long have you had these symptoms and how severe are they?  If of recent onset and pain is 10 out 10, it is safest to go to the er or even to call 911.  If you have had these symptoms slowly progressing over a few months, then see your doctor.  Possible causes are broad depending on the rest of your symptoms and exam (aortic dissection, spinal stenosis, cardiac, lung, esophageal).

Question 3

does cervical disc herniation cause chest, arm and armpit pain?

Accepted Answer

It can: A cervical disc herniation in the lower cervical spine can cause compression to the nerve roots that provide sensation to the armpit, chest and arm.

Question 4

constant pain in left shoulder above fold of armpit. pain increases when arm is raised up, and is the most pain is when i move my arm behind my body.

Accepted Answer

Rotator Cuff Injury?: See your doctor; the diagnosis may be obvious from clinical exam, or need imaging (xray or mri) to treat appropriately (usually involving physical therapy.).

Question 5

causes of armpit pain?randomly my right armpit started hurting,only with movement,if i raise my arm  for example,feels sore but i didn't do anything

Accepted Answer

Multiple, including:: a Shoulder; A Neck or Upper T. Spine, skin or deeper tissues causes: from any nerve, bone, lung, lining of chest cavity. Some skin causes would include an Infection of sweat glands, or around the hair there.
If its occurring randomly, take some Aleve or Tylenol (acetaminophen)  for a week or so. 
If it persists or is getting worse, see your PCP.
Good Luck.

Question 6

shoulder pains around 2-3 inches above my armpit. pain doesnt fade with nsaids. difficulty rotate/lift arm without pain.popping sound..what is this?

Accepted Answer

Is this both sides:  If this is one side we consider a local problem like rotator cuff or other shoulder problem. If both sides that would be something to consider in An arthritis type of setting. Without knowing more about you I wouldn't recommend you discuss this with your physician and depending on what the clinical findings are you may need to see a rheumatologist.

Question 7

i had a johnson and johnson covid-19 vaccination on friday 4/2/21 and minor symptoms of fatigue and headaches, starting yesterday i am having muscular shoulder pain and under armpit pain to where i cant lift my arm.  coughing causes severe pain?

Accepted Answer

: Depending on the degree of needle penetration and potential injury to underlying muscle, as well as the effect of vigorous production of antibodies in response to the J&amp;J vaccine, pain will occur and may last for a week or so.  This will subside shortly, but if it persists, see your physician for an exam and treatment.

Question 8

both breasts burn and hurt/get sharp stabbing pain on the outer sides near the arms. armpit pain as well, mainly the left side. arm joints and elbows hurting, lymph nodes in groin hurting, painless lump on side of neck, painful lump on front of neck.

Accepted Answer

Pains: It's difficult to evaluate this without a physical examination and more details. I recommend you see your primary care doctor

Question 9

upper stomach pain, reflux , burping, armpit pain and slightly breast aches. also arms tend to hurt sometimes. what could it be? my blood work, chest   xray normal; breast,armpit and abdomen ultrasound normal?

Accepted Answer

: Symptoms are frequently similar to those described with COVID-19.  Get a PCR test, and observe quarantine for at least 10 days along with any close contacts.  If respiratory symptoms develop, go to an ED for evaluation.

Question 10

what do you recommend for armpit pain?

Accepted Answer

See your dr: Armpit pain can have a variety of causes, and it is difficult to tell without a full history or an exam. It could be an infection of a hair gland (folliculitis) or sweat gland (hydradenitis) that requires antibiotics, a swollen lymph node from another infection, a muscular injury that might respond to stretching, heat packs, and over the counter pain medicine, or something completely different.

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Sharp pain in right breast near armpit. pain runs down arm. takes my breath away. feel weak and tired afterward. pain comes and goes. should i be seen?

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Having pain in chest, back, both armpits and pain radiates down armpits towards elbows. pain more severe when resting and armpit pain comes in pairs

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Does cervical disc herniation cause chest, arm and armpit pain?

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Constant pain in left shoulder above fold of armpit. pain increases when arm is raised up, and is the most pain is when i move my arm behind my body.

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Causes of armpit pain?randomly my right armpit started hurting,only with movement,if i raise my arm for example,feels sore but i didn't do anything

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Shoulder pains around 2-3 inches above my armpit. pain doesnt fade with nsaids. difficulty rotate/lift arm without pain.popping sound..what is this?

A member asked:

I had a johnson and johnson covid-19 vaccination on friday 4/2/21 and minor symptoms of fatigue and headaches, starting yesterday i am having muscular shoulder pain and under armpit pain to where i cant lift my arm. coughing causes severe pain?

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Both breasts burn and hurt/get sharp stabbing pain on the outer sides near the arms. armpit pain as well, mainly the left side. arm joints and elbows hurting, lymph nodes in groin hurting, painless lump on side of neck, painful lump on front of neck.

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Upper stomach pain, reflux , burping, armpit pain and slightly breast aches. also arms tend to hurt sometimes. what could it be? my blood work, chest xray normal; breast,armpit and abdomen ultrasound normal?

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What do you recommend for armpit pain?

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