Lymph node infection or inflammation - worried

Upon recommendation from my GI, I saw the general surgeon on Wednesday. The problem started 2 months ago when I applied an antiperspirant cream that caused me three boils in each of my armpits. I applied then an antibiotic cream and they resolved on their own though I would feel pain every now and then.

When I told my GI, he insisted that I see the surgeon, who is an oncologist as well. The surgeon examined my armpits and I asked me whether I shave them or wax them. When I replied wax, he said that is the problem. He prescribed me a shampoo I have to use every time I wax my armpits in addition to a steroid cream.

As for the main problem of the pain in my armpits, he put me on an antibiotic every 8 hrs and a steroid cream and to get back to him in 10 days. I feel something weird since I started the abx and I am to finish it tomorrow. Since I started it, I have been feeling pain in my underarms. Is it a coincidence? I take the meds religiously but I'm worried. What is the cause of this inflammation or infection? The surgeon didn't sound worried when I told him I have an approaching Remicade infusion but when the assistant told him I'm on Imuran, he got a bit worried though he did not say anything.

Is it normal that the lymph nodes start to hurt after I take the antibiotic? Could it be that they are not that painful but anxiety makes me think so? I know there are several culprits: a compromised immune system, Imuran and Remicade. Should I be worried or as long as the surgeon didn't seem to be so I shouldn't?

73monte, thank you so much. You're right. The surgeon mentioned that it's a dermatological issue but may be as you said my mind is overworking. When I checked the indications of using the steroid cream (fucicort), it is said that it is used in dermatological problems that can mount up to psoriasis, which I'm sure I don't have. I'm just mentioning that it is meant to treat dermatological issues.

I don't want to add any more worry onto your plate, hopefully you heal up and never look back. But if you continue to have trouble with inflamed or infected nodes, you might have a dermatologist check you for Hiddranetis Suppurativa (sp?). I've had some recurring inflamed axillary nodes the last few years, did multiple antibiotic rounds, drainage, biopsy, etc. The radiologist at my mammogram appt is the one that brought it to my attention and sent me to the dermatologist who confirmed it Friday. I think it may sometimes be linked with Crohn's. Now...hopefully...this isn't your situation but if you see this recurring, skip ahead to the dermatologist!