Swollen lymph nodes but clear blood tests

Hi everyone i hope someones able to help me and i just need someone to talk to.

Im 22 year old female and have swollen lymph nodes, i have 2 on my right side in my groin, 1 on the left side of my groin and 1 on the left side above my collar bone.

I went to the doctors yesterday and she said they are swollen lymph nodes but thinks the one in my groin on the left could be an infected hair follical so she perscribed me some broad antibioctics and took some blood.

The doctor messaged me this morning to say my bloods are normal but im concerned because if it is an infected hair folical surely my white blood cell count would be elevated. I have tried phoning the doctors this morning but they are only taking emergancy phone calls and the next routine one wouldnt be until thursday next week. But i just wanted to ask some questions like if my white blood cell count is normal then do i need to keep taking the antibiotics? She has made an appointment for a phone call review in 2 weeks time. 

Apart from my lynoh nodes being swollen i am also fatigued and kinda brushed it off as being tired from chasing my 1 uear old around and ive been losing weight. I started doing regular exercise 5 days a week a month or 2 ago but found i was loosing more weight quicker than i thought so 2 weeks ago i reduced my exercise and now to it 2 times a week and started eating more to try and get my weight up but im still loosing weight. Obviously im worried silly about the C word and would have been much more relaxed if my white blood cell count was elevated.

Sorry for the long post my anxiety is through the roof and just need someone to talk to.

  • Hello Sean, and thanks for posting.

    Vicks hasn't been on here for a while so I though I would post so you get a response.

    Your armpits and your groin have lymph nodes that can feel sore or swollen when the body is fighting off infection or bacteria. Vaccinations can also cause a similar response as nodes are part of our immune system. Its good to hear your blood test have all come back as normal, so maybe they just need time to return to normal. This is different in everyone.

    If you are still concerned it might be good to get back to your GP though, as anyone's experience here on the forum is going to be their own and although sound similar to yours could cause unnecessary anxiety. Always best to double check things through with the doctor.

    Take care,

    Sarah.