Underarm Pain - Yes, it's me - Again!

[milly143]

I've had pain in my right arm pit for a few days. I'm pretty sure it's just muscular following the use of crutches over the weekend but how long should I leave it before I get it checked out if the pain doesn't ease?

[China Doll]

I would say a week and take painkillers. if you know what's caused it (and it sounds reasonable), then just give it a chance to heal and rest it as much as possible.

[fliptheswitch]

Are you still on crutches? Try some Deep Heat and painkillers.

[carmalee]

crutches must be awful and your armpits weren't designed for that so most likely you've self diagnosed properly - agree with chinadoll - give it time - although didn't you have a nasty abscess in your leg and were in hospital? sure I remember you did in which case just keep a closer eye on it if that makes sense.

[milly143]

Only used the crutches over the weekend as I knew I would be having to walk alot and had an op on my leg 2 weeks ago so they took the pressure off for the extra walking but not using them now.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[fliptheswitch]

I should imagine it would be like using gym equipment heavily, for an entire weekend! Not nice. Plenty of rest and, if it doesn't get better within a week as Chinadoll has suggested, then go and see your GP.

[milly143]

Indeed I did Carmalee, hence the use of the crutches over that weekend but the nurses seem happy with how that is healing (although it's going to take a long time) and after a couple of weeks on cocodamol, I'm trying to wean myself off. :o)

[carmalee]

know what you mean milly143 - have just had shoulder op recently and found I was looking forward to the next 'pill popping time' rather too much so have sstopped taking them - best wishes for a speedy recovery