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Swollen lymph nodes

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Hi,

I was wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar. 

 

I've had a sore throat since around the middle of December and I first found a hard lump in my neck on Christmas day (no other symptoms) the lump isnt painful and doesnt move. I went to the doctors in the start of Jan where I was told it was my tonsillar lymph node that had swollen and it was Glandular fever or possibly herpes. They did the tests for both and both came back negative and it was negative for all other infections. But my ESR and liver were mildly raised.

Since then around 9 or 10 more lymph nodes have swollen in my head and neck region and 1 in my collarbone and they keep getting bigger (doubled in size in the space of 8 weeks) my skin is itching and im constantly tired. I was sent to the rheumatologist who was really rude and said it was nothing to do with rheumatology without even examining me.

I phoned the Dr who wasn't going to do anything else until I cried over the phone and begged that they did something because my lymph nodes have been swollen for 8 weeks and keep getting bigger and i feel sick with worry. They've eventually agreed to send me for a Full blood count and a non urgent ultrasound (which could take weeks to receive the appointment).

I feel like I'm going insane and I'm worried that it could be something more serious. 

 

 

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    Hi,

    I just wanted to hop on and say I know exactly how you feel. I have quite a few swollen hard lymph nodes as well as 2 large lumps in my neck and I'm trying so hard not to assume the worst but it's very hard not to worry.

    I also have been sent for an ultrasound and I'd highly advise ringing the department if you still haven't had an appointment date sent out. I waited 2 weeks (which is how long my doctor said it would take for me to get an appointment letter) and when I hadn't heard anything I rang the hospital switchboard and asked to be put through. The woman on the phone was super helpful and able to get me booked in over the phone for the 3rd March (much sooner than the 6-8 weeks she said it normally takes). Would definitely recommend ringing if you haven't been sent an appointment as they might be able to do the same for you! Even if they can't fit you in sooner even just knowing a date has helped me a lot!

    Can be very frustrating when doctors don't take things seriously, even though 9 times out of 10 things end up being nothing it's still always best to get peace of mind! If your doctor still seems to be dragging their heels there's no harm in asking for a second opinion and to see a different gp at your surgery

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    Hi,

    I just wanted to hop on and say I know exactly how you feel. I have quite a few swollen hard lymph nodes as well as 2 large lumps in my neck and I'm trying so hard not to assume the worst but it's very hard not to worry.

    I also have been sent for an ultrasound and I'd highly advise ringing the department if you still haven't had an appointment date sent out. I waited 2 weeks (which is how long my doctor said it would take for me to get an appointment letter) and when I hadn't heard anything I rang the hospital switchboard and asked to be put through. The woman on the phone was super helpful and able to get me booked in over the phone for the 3rd March (much sooner than the 6-8 weeks she said it normally takes). Would definitely recommend ringing if you haven't been sent an appointment as they might be able to do the same for you! Even if they can't fit you in sooner even just knowing a date has helped me a lot!

    Can be very frustrating when doctors don't take things seriously, even though 9 times out of 10 things end up being nothing it's still always best to get peace of mind! If your doctor still seems to be dragging their heels there's no harm in asking for a second opinion and to see a different gp at your surgery

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