Long one so bare with me please:) 

Hi all, about a year ago I started having migraines and ear ache on a daily basis, I've been waiting for an ent appointment since September with no luck  since then it just seems more and more symptoms have been popping up, about 8 months ago I noticed the lymph nodes in my neck were always inflamed, bloodwork came back normal but I had an US anyway in which they weren't concerned because they weren't "big enough to be concerning". In the last year I've been on and off with illnesses which isn't normal for me.

Anywho.. Since early January (2026) I was getting pains in sort of my kidney area which I admit I did ignore because I thought I wasn't drinking enough until roughly 3 weeks ago when the pains came more consistent so I did go doctors who prescribed antibiotics for a UTI. At the same time the pains became more frequent I noticed a purple spotty rash across my abdomen and upper thighs which has been coming and going since then.

This last week and half where the rash is across my stomach it has become painful and tender under the skin. I did go for blood works yesterday which has once again come back normal, but I still don't feel okay within myself. 

I have also found a hard lymph node in my right side groin area with a small ball bearing size lump next to it, I did inform the doctor yesterday who said to watch and wait a month and if it's still there to come back for further investigation.

I could be spiralling with worry at this point but I'm sure all of what I've been experiencing this last 12 months is all linked together, I've heard that cancer doesn't necessarily show up in blood work, I'm trying not to assume the worst but since I have enlarged lymph nodes in my neck already and have recently discovered the one in my groin it's hard not to assume.

Should I be pushing for further investigation and tests?