Persistent Underarm Soreness
 

For about 2 weeks now I've had a nagging ache/soreness in my left armpit. It feels similar to your muscle after you've had a tetnis (sp?) shot.

My initial thought was that it was an aggravated nerve that is constantly re-aggravated by putting my 13 month old to sleep. The way I cradle her seems to put pressure on the nerve at the crook of my elbow, which then causes soreness under my arm.

The strange thing is that it is most painful when I'm not doing anything. Laying in bed or sitting down doing nothing is when it's the worst. So it's not a muscle thing, as it doesn't hurt to lift or hold things.

I've felt under my arm a little and didn't notice any obvious swelling or redness. Still, should I see a doctor? I don't want to assume it's a nerve thing when it's actually a gland or node problem

Sometimes this is normal, but other times it can indicate problems with the lymphatic system. It can't hurt to get it checked out.

As a general aside, you should always seek medical advice from your doctor, not from an internet forum ;)

right, I know, just like to see what people think while i'm waiting to see the doctor

i agree get an appointment with your family physician, it doesn't hurt to have the knowledge what is causing the problem no matter how minor or big the problem is