Another medical question...sorry..

[mommasita]

I have a lump in my arm. It is about a pea size (or a tad larger), and is just before my elbow, on the lower part. It does not hurt too touch, I don't think it moves. You can see it when my arm is straight, and my palm is open...


I think it may be a cyst? Anyone.

 

[grinningghost]

Possibly just a lipoma. Harmless little lumps that develop on our bodies as we get older. Get it checked, but if it's a lipoma, it's common and it won't hurt you - so don't get panicky yet.

 

[mommasita]

Possibly just a lipoma. Harmless little lumps that develop on our bodies as we get older. Get it checked, but if it's a lipoma, it's common and it won't hurt you - so don't get panicky yet.

Thanks..I am VERY much a hypo I think I will go on Tuesday and tag along on my DH's appt..

 

[#1MMFan]

Could be one of a number of things, but a lipoma is a possibility, tho' they tend to be quite mobile (having examined these things on patients numerous times). Another possibility is a rheumatoid nodule - don't know if you do have any stiffness/joint problems, but your doctor would advise if you needed any rheumatological blood investigations. Most likely tho' is a simple lipoma, so don't get all worried!

 

[texaslassie]

I have a lump in the exact same place. I noticed it when I was 20, went to the doctor and had it examined...lipoma. It's still there and I'm 43 now. You'll be just fine.