Swollen Lymph Node Neck- crippled with anxiety

I’m looking for a bit of help and advice. 

I have had a swollen lymph node on the back of my neck for 3 months. It was ultrasounded a month ago. The person scanning it didn’t really say anything I asked is it enlarged and he said it just looks normal and sometimes you get them with an infection. I’ve not had any infections nor been ill since I noticed the node. I’ve since had an MRI on my neck for throat pain on the same side (they are almost certain it’s acid related as I have had cameras down 3 times and they’ve not found anything abnormal.) 

I haven’t mentioned the lymph node to the ENT department just to my GP who said to ask them when they review the MRI to keep this in mind. 

I suppose while I am waiting, should I take comfort in the fact the ultrasound came back fine? Should I pushing for further tests? Everywhere I google it says infection or cancer. I don’t really know anyone who has a permanent enlarged lymph node. 

it is firm, moveable but I would say approx 2cm. 

I can hardly eat or sleep for the fear of Lymphoma. 

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  • Hi Nelly08

    I have an enlarged lymph node in my neck and was told at the ultrasound that it looked suspicious and they took a biopsy straight away.  I’m not sure if that will easy your worries?

    I would most definitely mention it to the ENT team though as they will have the results of your MRI and can hopefully put your mind at ease.

    I totally understand your fear as I lived through that myself too and the unknown was far scarier than the reality for me.  

    Speak to your ENT team - I’m sure you will feel better for it.

    Sending hugs and good luck to you xx

  • Morning! 

    that does help a little thank you, how did your biopsy go? I hope everything is ok. 

    thank you so much xx 

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