Lymph nodes going up and down.

Last year I had 9 lymph nodes under my armpits going up and down for 6 weeks. All inflamed all sore and all only lasting 5 days. I had blood tests done all ok. Ultrasounds all ok. They settled down. Now im on my 13th lymph node under my armpit doc has prescribed me antibiotic cream and scrub but still iv had 3 since then. No docters I see are ever worried because they don't last long and go back down. But im so worried as soon as one goes down another comes up in both arms. They hurt are sore and only last 5 days before they settle down again. I can't help but worry because this isn't normal. Im well In myself. I am also 22 weeks pregnant and since being 10 weeks the lower part of my legs have itched like crazy I put it down too hormones and they stopped for a while but now have ramped up itching again. So now I'm so scared of hodgekins lymphoma and no docters will do anything because the lymph nodes go back down in a few days. But I'm so scared there missing something. I don't know what to do or have ever heard of anyone with this experience. Also my anxiety is through the roof as I'm pregnant and can't have any ct or pet scans so feel helpless. 

  • Welcome to the forum Dreamer although I'm very sorry for the worry and anxiety this is causing.

    Many of our members know how worrying and stressful it can be to contend with recurring lymph nodes, so you are not alone and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer you their support and advice.

    If you would like to talk things through with one of our nurses, you can contact them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday (except bank holidays) between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I really do hope you can get some peace of mind over this and wish you a safe and happy pregnancy.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator