Lymph nodes: You have lymph nodes in the armpits which can become inflamed and tender with viral infections. Try Ibuprofen to assist with the discomfort, but it should resolve in a few days.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Arm Pit Pain: The cause is most likely swollen lymph nodes as a result of the immune response your body mounted to the virus. There are also many other possible causes: http://www.Buzzle.Com/articles/armpit-pain-causes.Html. Sometimes one can experience a protracted post-ictal flu syndrome that lasts for weeks. If you don't get over your symptoms, check with your doctor, but bilateral pain will likely subside.
Answered 3/17/2013
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