Multiple lumps in lower back. Very confused.

Hi guys, sorry to post again about all my lumps and bumps, i suffer horrendously from health anxiety and finding all this lumps has put my mind into overdrive. It helps me to write it all down on here and vent. 

I’m growing increasingly concerned over multiple lumps that I have found in my lower back, just above the hips and near the dimples. They are on both sides of my back and almost mirror each other perfectly. I have counted between 8-10 lumps all varying in different shapes and sizes. Some of them feel like ovals and other feel quite flat with unclear edges. I went to the doctors about this and she said they were lymph nodes and nothing to worry about, which put me into a panic. I couldn’t understand how so many lumps could appear and the doctor just says “no worries it’s fine, just forget about it.” 

The thing is, I have lymph nodes I can feel all over my body, and these don’t feel like lymph nodes at all. They are softer, more uneven and moveable. I did some research online and I found multiple doctors and people saying that there aren’t any lymph nodes in that area of the body?! Is this correct? Because now I don’t know what to believe. None the less, I am absolutely terrified and no matter how much I try to calm myself down I just can’t stop fixating on it. Does anyone else have lumps such as these on their lower back? 

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  • Hello again niknak18,

    No need to apologize for posting I can totally understand why you are feeling the need to write here and how it can help to share your thoughts with others who may have had a similar experience before and I hope others who have had lumps like these on their lower back will come and share their story with you.

    It's good you have shown these to your doctor but it does sound like you are still worried so perhaps you could ask to see another doctor just to get a second opinion. I know it is really hard to resist and we all do it but try not to do too much online research if you can as this is known to just exacerbate our anxieties. Do ask your doctor though when you see him/her whether it is an area of the body where there are lymph nodes.

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 if you want to talk things through with them. Their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so don't hesitate to give them a ring!

    I hope you get to the bottom of this soon - do come back here and let us know how you get on.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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  • Hello again niknak18,

    No need to apologize for posting I can totally understand why you are feeling the need to write here and how it can help to share your thoughts with others who may have had a similar experience before and I hope others who have had lumps like these on their lower back will come and share their story with you.

    It's good you have shown these to your doctor but it does sound like you are still worried so perhaps you could ask to see another doctor just to get a second opinion. I know it is really hard to resist and we all do it but try not to do too much online research if you can as this is known to just exacerbate our anxieties. Do ask your doctor though when you see him/her whether it is an area of the body where there are lymph nodes.

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 if you want to talk things through with them. Their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so don't hesitate to give them a ring!

    I hope you get to the bottom of this soon - do come back here and let us know how you get on.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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