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I want to r/o lymphoma however feel GP isn't taking me seriously

EJS24
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Would like some advice please.

I have suffered with migraines and tiredness/ fatigue for years! I also have 2 swollen lymph nodes one each side of my neck for a very long time, never thought anything of them just assumed they were my norm.

I do feel they may have grown a little, they are around 2cm each, rubbery not sore and move when pressed they never go down. I suffer with headaches and with itching skin more so at night. 

I saw the GP who wasn't concerned about the lumps as said they are enlarged due to chronic sinusitis however they never go down?

I have had bloods which are all normal. I would just like a second option or USS just to rule out, how can a GP be sure from feeling? 

Also last night I found another small lump, this one is above my clavicle it's very small and feels hard not sore. I have constant neck ache the last few days.

Should I push for an USS? Or just stop over reacting with my bloods being normal. 

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  • Hello EJS24 and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about your ongoing symptoms and concerns

    Unfortunately no one here can give you a medical opinion about what the matter might be.

    Symptoms can be caused by many different things and in most cases won't be cancer but if they persist they should be checked out. If you don't feel you were taken seriously by your GP first time around I suggest going back and asking to speak to a different doctor.

    Doctors are trained to assess symptoms and if they are unsure or think further tests are needed they can then arrange these. The patient association has information about how to get the most out of your doctors appointment at the following link. 

    https://www.patients-association.org.uk/make-the-most-of-your-gp-appointment

    Take care,

    Naomi

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  • Hello EJS24 and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about your ongoing symptoms and concerns

    Unfortunately no one here can give you a medical opinion about what the matter might be.

    Symptoms can be caused by many different things and in most cases won't be cancer but if they persist they should be checked out. If you don't feel you were taken seriously by your GP first time around I suggest going back and asking to speak to a different doctor.

    Doctors are trained to assess symptoms and if they are unsure or think further tests are needed they can then arrange these. The patient association has information about how to get the most out of your doctors appointment at the following link. 

    https://www.patients-association.org.uk/make-the-most-of-your-gp-appointment

    Take care,

    Naomi

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