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ariana · 11-14-2014, 03:36 PM

Jane , I know how you feel. I don't know what kind of Health Insurance you have, or what your financial situation is. BUT if it's worrying you that much, I would go to the ER and tell them your in pain and this swelling is bothersome. YOUR own surgeon would have had it spot Xrayed or an ultrasound done and the ER will give you the same test and you will have the results in about 1 hr and 1/2 (at my hospital anyways). Ive been in your shoes with other issues and I would not take no for an answer and went to the ER. BUT do it during the week in the morning when the radiologist is there to read it. Otherwise its a Dr. who may not catch something that the other person is trained for.

11-14-2014, 03:36 PM	#2
ariana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 162	Re: swelling in arm pit -- am I right to be very concerned? Jane , I know how you feel. I don't know what kind of Health Insurance you have, or what your financial situation is. BUT if it's worrying you that much, I would go to the ER and tell them your in pain and this swelling is bothersome. YOUR own surgeon would have had it spot Xrayed or an ultrasound done and the ER will give you the same test and you will have the results in about 1 hr and 1/2 (at my hospital anyways). Ive been in your shoes with other issues and I would not take no for an answer and went to the ER. BUT do it during the week in the morning when the radiologist is there to read it. Otherwise its a Dr. who may not catch something that the other person is trained for.