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Hard large movable lymph nodes referral

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Hi, so I've had 4 large hard lymph nodes for about 3 months now. I've got 1 under each side of my jaw and 1 on each of my neck. I haven't been ill in months, so today I visited the GP. The GP felt them and said they are alot bigger than the 1cm "normal" so he has referred me to see an ENT under the 2 week wait. I am very worried, but glad I will possibly get an answer, just praying for a good one.

Has anyone had similar? And what can I expect at the next appointment?

I thought I would just post here to keep updated and so that people in a similar situation could read.

Thanks all 

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    Hello, new here. About a week ago I noticed when I was swallowing food something didn't feel quite right. Located a small hard pea size lump on the right side of my neck. Visited my GP who said he wasn't overly concerned as the lymph node is reactive. Offered me a blood test if I really wanted one which I am booked in for next week. I've also got an appointment (private) with a ENT on Wednesday. Like many others I've gone down the rabbit hole of Google. I have literally no other symptoms, haven't been unwell and I couldn’t tell you the last time I was. Concerned.. 

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    My GP did bloods and all came back normal, he asked me to wait 2 weeks further to see if any change in size. I had no change all 4/5 lymph nodes still large and firm. When I came in he felt my neck and under jaw and said he was not concerned but due to their size he would like to refer me for a scan for peace of mind. He said its likely they will come back all okay... but as I have not been unwell in the last few months and have no infections and good bloodwork, I am not so sure.

    Please do let me know how you get on with the ENT

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    My GP did bloods and all came back normal, he asked me to wait 2 weeks further to see if any change in size. I had no change all 4/5 lymph nodes still large and firm. When I came in he felt my neck and under jaw and said he was not concerned but due to their size he would like to refer me for a scan for peace of mind. He said its likely they will come back all okay... but as I have not been unwell in the last few months and have no infections and good bloodwork, I am not so sure.

    Please do let me know how you get on with the ENT

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