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Swollen lympnodes in neck and armpit

Ra93
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Hello,

I am just searching for a bit of advice and reassurance. Fornthe past 8 weeks or longer I have had about 3/4 neck lumps including in my clavicle. I seen about 6 different doctors that have said they are just swollen lymph nodes. I recent paid to go private to see ENT he said there is nothing sinister but to get a ultra sound for peace of mind, they scanned my neck (not my clavicle though) and said they are just swollen glands... still not happy I went back to my gp and they said they may never go down. 

I've recently been feeling about and found a lump in both my armpits, I am crying most days about this, Andy doctor told me go and live your life. I've googled and symptoms of lymphoma have come up and I am convinced I have it to the point I think I may have convinced I have itchy skin either that or I actually have. 

 

My family think I'm going out my mind as I am determined to pay private now for a biopsy.

 

Has anyone else been through similar? 

 

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    Hi Please dont be scared and feel your alone. Im in the same boat as you. Lymphnodes in neck came up after covid and have never gone down, then one in my left collar bone , Ive presented to hospital and GP  several times and all bloods and Chest XRAY are clear, GP is dismissive and told me long covid and all in my mind (Im a nurse and know my own body). This weekend ive found lumps im my left breast (Im a Man) , Ive gone into freefall. Walkin centre have given me antibiotics ....... The anxirty is terrible ... 

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    Hi,

    Thank you so much for your reply, and I am so sorry you are going through something similar. I'm a student nurse and my gp have dismissed me also down to when learning new cells more things can come to light. I'm just really convinced this is something more. It actually consumes yours life. I have no other way to turn than private now, as my gp said I cant just refer you for a biopsy I have to meet a certain criteria. I have swollen lymphnodes that don't seem to be going down and more are appearing... I'm not sure what more they want

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