Has Covid awaken the beast?

Hi, 

I had the displeasure of catching Covid back in December last year which has left me with blood clots in both lungs along with many Long Covid symptoms such as restless legs, muscle aches, chest pain and even piles which I'm blaming Covid for due to all of the tablets I'm now having to take! 

For the last couple of months I have had a niggle in my neck, there hasn't been any pain so was hard to explain to the doctor over the phone but your body always knows. I've been putting it down to returning to work at looking at computer screens after a month of rest from Covid. Even the inflatable bed I was sleeping on got a blame, that was until one day I felt a lump in my neck that only rears it ugly head when I turn my head to one side. I have no idea how long it's been there, the doctor today has referred me for an ultrasound and the waiting game has started to when I will get my appointment. 

I too like many people has made the terrible mistake of looking at Google at what it can be and have terrified myself. Before Covid I was very fortunate to have not suffered any real kind of health issues, now at 32 years old my days consist of blood thinners, compression socks, anxiety meds and acid reflux to name a few. Now all I can think about is has Covid awaken cancer inside me whilst I wait for the phone to ring! I am very thankful that I survived Covid when so many havent but its times like this where I feel I've gone 20 steps back 

  • Hello Littlelegs88

    I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with the effects of having had Covid. They can be very debilitating and it sounds as if things are quite difficult for you at the moment. 

    It's understandable that you're worried about this lump and hopefully, you won't have to wait too long for your appointment. Unfortunately, as you've discovered, searching google for information can lead you down a real rabbit warren which doesn't give you confirmed answers but will leave you feeling more anxious. Do try to avoid searching Google for information and take things at day at a time. 

    I hope that you have some news and that things improve for you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator