Shoulder lump

berty · Silver Member Joined: 04 Oct 2000 Posts: 237

Hi all. I have problem and I hope someone here will be able to help me out. I’ve had this problem for a long time, so I will begin from the start. Some two years ago I noticed a lump that popped up on the back of my shoulder. I was about the size of a quarter, well underneath the skin, and wasn’t solid. At that time, I had it examined, and it was determined it wasn't cancer. Doc determined that it was just a fluid pocket or growth. Anyway, it has been there ever since. I even notice an odd pattern of it swelling up around the time of my periods. Now, the thing is that it recently changed and I think it hss grown. Also, my shoulder is aching very badly now. About the same time I noticed this, I noticed some pain below my jaw as well – maybe these two things are connected, maybe not. So, I'm very frustrated and confused and have no idea what this realy is !!!
As I'm afraid to go to the doctor unless something is really wrong I first wanted to hear your opinion on this matter. So, any reply will be more than appreciated!!!

suzie · Silver Member Joined: 23 Aug 2001 Posts: 262

I sure hope the professionals that examined your lump did a biopsy. Why?? Well, simply because the biopsy is the one and only way to determine if that was cancer or not. Any time a lump appears on your body you should have biopsy on it immediately. I don’t want to scare you, but I had very bad experience in may family - my dad had a lump, and both his GP and dermatologist said it was just a cyst and not to worry. But, when he finally had biopsy it turned out to be melanoma that had metastisized. By that time it was too late. So, I strongly recommend you to have biopsy – that is the only way to be sure what that lump really is! Take care!

WORRIED911 · Newbie Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

I WANT TO FIND OUT IF YOU KNOW WHY A SMALL BUMP WOULD JUST SHOW UP ON YOUR LEFT SHOULDER?I HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW BUT JUST RECENTYLY I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT HAS A SMALL DISCOLOR TO IT. IT'S ABOUT THE SIZE OF A NICKLE PLEASE REPLY THANK YOU [/b]

Lia518 · Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Queens

Hi everyone,

I recently went swimming (it has been a while since i've been active) and days later my left shoulder was hurting it felt bruised and i had a lump which i pressed down on it w/ my fingers and broke it down a bit and then i used heating pads. A couple of weeks later i decided to go to a chiropractor. The chiropractor first put on my entire shoulder a pulsation machine and that gave me a 15 minute massage along w/ a heating blanket, then he worked on my shoulder by putting this icy hot cream and massaged it further and he tried to pop it back but it was hard to do so. His diagnose was that my shoulder had slightly separated and that's why i had created that fluid and do to swimming and overuse of my left shoulder i tore off 2 of my ligaments. Now my chiropractor asked my not to lift my left arm over my head and let it rest and go back to him 6 days later for further therapy and will give me light exercises to do in the beginning and then as the shoulder heals will progress the exercises. Physical Therapy will be a key to this problem.

Lia518 · Newbie Joined: 21 Aug 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Queens

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Causes of Shoulder Pain

Pain in the shoulder may be caused by overuse or be the result of a fall, a blow, or other injury.

Referred Pain

Referred pain is a pain felt in the shoulder that is actually a symptom of injury or illness somewhere else in your body. If you feel sudden pain in your left arm, tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, or pain in your jaw with no known cause, it could be a sign of a heart attack. Call 911 immediately.

Shoulder lump

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