Hi Everyone

Last June (after waiting 6 months) I was able to see an ENT dr and I had a camera up my nose to check my thoat area (cant remember procedure name). This being as I could feel a lump (which I now know to be submandibular gland) and It felt uncomfortable. The dr. wasn't convinced anything was wrong, in which I became frustrated. It wasn't until I strained my neck (tilting my head as back as i could) the doctor run his ringer down my neck and felt a "slight" lump.. to which he likened to a "cyst" and that I was to have an ultrasound Scan.

1 month later I was given my US. The doctor who performed the scan was extremely concerned. I found this startling as up until now, the general concencus was that I was a hypochondriac. Her exact words were, "things are absolutely NOT alright with your US, you need to speak to the Dr about the results".

2 weeks later, I met with the dr at the hospital (waited 2 hours) and the dr had LOST my scan but wasn't concerned as I do have an underactive thyroid. I wasn't impressed and got in touch with my GP. The scan was found and sent to my GP who went through the scan with me over telephone. Everything was "fine" and not to worry. 

Fastforward to Feb (I was on holiday with my partner in Florida.. after saving for YEARS).. and I felt a big lump under my chin. I almost wanted to cry on the way to Disney. It wasn't painful and hasn't been the whole time i've had it. I still have it now. I phoned when I got home Mar 13 (my Bday) and an expedited referal to ENT was sent. ENT by this point had discharged me so I was being treated as a "new patient".

I phoned the other day and I told that Mon 15th I would have a phone consulation with a doctor, then I guess from there I will be given an ultraround. By this point, if they make me wait ANOTHER x amount of time for an US I will just go to A&E and ask for an US as I can feel it as an obstruction. It's ALWAYS there and I am having somewhat trouble swallowing (things sticking to my throat)

I am also having blood forms sent to my home address to check full blood count & nodes etc.

I KNOW something is wrong. They continuously tell me I am over reacting. My Submandibular gland has to be at least 2cm, I can feel it in my thumb & index). I work front line NHS, Its always on my mind. I just dont know which was to turn.