I'm Going Insane

I can't believe I'm even here right now. I feel terrible posting because I'm not sure if I have lymphoma but I've had chronic health anxiety for 1 year now. 

I need some help or advice. I'm only 18 yrs old btw (turned 18 in dec) The reason why I think I've got lymphoma is because one night I woke up with my armpits hurting, which prompted me to have a feel and I discovered a lump which was initially an estimated 1.5cm large. This has now grown to around 2cm or more. I have a low grade fever which is at 37.3°c but this sometimes decreases or increases depending if I'm panicking or not. I am known to get panic attacks if my anxiety peaks. 

I also have a small cyst (reduced in size) which is on the side of my neck it is defo soft. I also have a smaller lump at the top of my neck to the right of my neck which seems harder.

I've also lost weight (I'm a skinny person anyway but this has made me feel worse) my parents say it's down to my anxiety and they get v annoyed at me when I keep worrying. I've got 3 symptoms of lymphoma. I do not have an itch, my stomach doesn't get particularly upset unless it's my anxiety. It can get bloated however. I haven't got nightsweats yet but I am hot all the time now. I did get a really bad flare up of a rash (all over back and front) when I had a big panic attack yesterday but it went away as I calmed down. 

All in all I can't keep my mind at rest and I'm starting to belive the worst (lump under armpit is hard and movable). Any help is appreciated  :)

p.s I do feel fatigued and can't tell if it's because of my relentless anxiety or something more sinsiter. I forgot to mention I have the shakes too when I'm hotter/anxious and my extremities are much colder than the rest of my body. 

  • Welcome to the forum Linkinpark03 although I'm very sorry about the symptoms you've been having and for the anxiety they are causing. This must be very tough.

    As you know, anxiety can sometimes heighten or exacerbate symptoms but if you're worried this could be a sign of something else, do be sure to book an appointment with your GP as they'll be able to go through this with you and let you know if this is any cause for concern. Hopefully this won't be the case but it's always good to get any unusual or persistent symptoms checked out, if only for peace of mind.

    I hope some of our members offer their thoughts and advice to you soon but in the meantime, we're thinking of you and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator