Hi,

Your similar to me.

I noticed a swollen cervical lymph node on the back of my neck 6 weeks ago.

I made an appointment with my GP two weeks later who did an urgent referral.

I had an ultrasound yesterday and less than 24 hours I received a text to contact the surgery to make an urgent appointment to discuss the scan results.

I did see my rheumatologist last week who examined the lump, she said this particular node is linked to itchy scalps and very rarely are linked to anything serious (fingers crossed)

I have mixed connective tissue disease which causes a low immune system.

I'll post tomorrow once I find out what's going on.

Im not a worrier I tend to worry if something's confirmed.

Try and get some rest.

Best wishes

Tracy.

Bless you [@aimee2022]‍ !

I have just read your post. You are bound to be feeling anxious due to what you have gone through. However, the reality is that it is unlikely to be anything sinister. You have been through a horrendous time and you will still be processing it now - this can do strange things to our bodies and how our bodies respond to things.

Sending you a huge hug. Thinking of you  xx

Hello!

Thankyou for your reply! it means so much to me. I am so anxious its just such a scary thought that my child will be without either one of his parents. The lump just doesnt seem to be going down. In some positions it can barley be felt. It was the GP that scared me by saying she felt more then just the 1 lump. She was adamant they were all really small and same size as a normal lymph node. My body feels like it is shutting down with stress 

xx

You are bound to be anxious but from what you say, there is nothing that suggests it is anything sinister. It more points to the extreme stress you are clearly under. The raised levels you refer to are a sign of infection - due to the time of year and the number of colds/flu going round, you would probably find alot of people would have the same result if they had a blood test. It is because you are hyper sensitive to this that you are strsssing so much. Lymph nodes go up and down all the time- they are just doing their job. 
 

Aside from the haematology appointment, have you been referred for any counselling due to your recent bereavement. I think you would find it really beneficial. Health anxiety is a real thing  and totally understandable after what you have been through. You have done amazingly to get this far in my opinion with a young child and another on the way. Sometimes we just need a sounding board to help us along the way xxx

I am hoping it is nothing sinister but nothing is stopping me from the constant feeling of touching it or Dr Google. Extreme stress would be an understatement i just want all this over with. So i can finally enjoy the rest of my pregnancy. I've not enjoyed a moment of it so far.  I dont have any cold or flu at the moment, just pregnancy pains. 

I have got some counselling but doctor refusing to put me back on my anti-depressant. It sure is a real thing. I have never liked health anxiety  but its just been worse since his dad died so suddenly. I have been feeling a little better since posting on here just getting a reply and someone to talk to.

The Lymph nodes aren't going up and down they have just stayed up xxx

Hey, can anyone reply to me

My appointment is coming up and I'm starting to feel sick with worry I can't get these thoughts out my head.

Hello aimee2022

I'm so sorry to hear that you're really struggling at the moment. We know that many people turn to Google during the period of waiting for appointments and unfortunately what most often happens is that they are left feeling even more anxious and still with no answers. Please try to avoid using Google if you can. 

I know from your previous posts that you're dealing with so much at the moment. It's good to hear that you've already spoken with your GP and that you already have some counselling arranged. 

You can always call our nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm to talk through your concerns with them. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available to lend a listening ear 24/7. 

Not too much longer till your appointment now Aimee and hopefully you'll have some reassurance. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator