Hi all!
I'm just looking for people that may have been in a similar situation, and to hear your experiences.
Im a 34 year old female. I've had a very hard (bone like) fixed lump on my collar bone (left side) for a number of years; I'd say at least 3 or 4 years, however I'd never payed much attention to it.
I have recently been hearing a pulsating whooshing sound when laying down. The lump in my collarbone seems to have an artery over the top of it so became concerned that it had grown (I'd estimate it's about the size of a grape). I've also been getting pain in my shoulder and occasional numbness in my arm. I started googling this lump which I suspect is the Virchows node (bad idea, I know) and the outcome sounds very bleak!.
I immediately contacted my GP who put me on a 2 week fast track referral for investigations with a head and neck specialist. It has been 11 days since they made the referral. The cut off date is Christmas day so I'm doubting I will hear anything before that now.
I'm absolutely terrified. I have a four year old. I feel like a can't function properly, having multiple panic attacks daily. I've completely lost my appetite and have constant tightness in my chest like I can't catch a breath. I know this is more than likely due to the anxiety I am experiencing but then I am get anxious that my lungs are being effected by whatever is going on! I've had blood tests done which have come back normal.
Has anybody else experienced similar and would be willing to share your story. Thank you for listening ️<3
