Hi [@AnxietyGirl]‍ 

this “lump” or “muscle knot” you had in your neck long ago, what was it? i’m 16, and i’ve had this small lumpy-thing in the side of my neck for years which has remained the same size, and nothing has brought issue. i’m just worried what it could be - i don’t know if it’s a muscle knot; i don’t wanna get myself worked up. thank you x 

Hi [@AnxietyGirl]‍ 

this “lump” or “muscle knot” you had in your neck long ago, what was it? i’m 16, and i’ve had this small lumpy-thing in the side of my neck for years which has remained the same size, and nothing has brought issue. i’m just worried what it could be - i don’t know if it’s a muscle knot; i don’t wanna get myself worked up. thank you x 

Hi it ended up just being a node that is just there nothing sinister it's just the way it is. As long as it doesn't get big like a golf ball size where is visibly protruding out of your neck then I honestly would not worry. If you are feeling so worried where you can't get on with normal life then go to a doctor to put your mind at ease. 

Hi -kurtis_12.  Welcome to the forum.

I'm not a doctor.

If it's been there for a few years then it's unlikely to be anything significant.  If had been something nasty then it would most likely have blown up well before now.  If you're worried or if it starts to swell or get painful, show it to your GP. 

Hi there, I know this post was years ago but I just wanted to say thank you. I am in the exact situation you have described worried about a small lump on the side of my neck with pain and have been sick with extreme anxiety for days - seeing the doctor tomorrow. This has really calmed me down knowing someone with the same thing was all ok so thank you. I understand the struggle of debilitating health anxiety and I hope you’re doing ok.