Hello,

Sorry that you’re going through this worry at the moment. I am currently going through the exact same. I have 8 lymph nodes that I can feel, 3 on the base of the back of my neck have defiantly been there for about 2 years. Recently found more above my collar bone and sides of neck and behind ear. All pea sized, soft and very moveable. I haven’t been ill recently which sparked my worry.

I went to the doctors on Wednesday who felt them all, had to point him to some as he couldn’t feel them but found them eventually. Said it was unlikely anything sinister but referred me to have an ultrasound so I’m waiting for an appointment to come through. He didn’t tell me if it was going through as urgent.

my anxiety is also through the roof I have no other symptoms apart from being tired but I have a one and half year old and I am also 10 weeks pregnant. I feel so worried about all of this and can only think the worse all information I can find points to cancer. 

how did you get on at the doctors?

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Hi sorry so late at posting again I didn't think anyone would've text me on this lol , the doctor that day said she couldn't feel the one which I think is around 2cm , she kept trying but couldn't feel it which was very frustrating because I know it's deffinatley there and but the other ones she could feel she said felt normal, I also discussed with her my health anxiety and she referred me for CBT which I haven't had yet I just hope when I do it's going to help with this horrendous anxiety, still got all the same nodes now , haven't changed in size I don't think but still worry me daily

Amazing news!! Wishing you all the best Miks. :D

The relief must be next to none!

Take care 

x

Thanks AriaM

It is good your getting seen soon by ENT and getting a biopsy ( I should’ve pushed more for a biopsy a long time ago!) and I hope everything turns out ok for you too! Will be thinking of you and have my fingers crossed

Take care

xxx

This is absolutely brilliant news Miks! So pleased to hear it :) No more worrying for you!

My ultrasound went well and the Dr said the lymph nodes are normal with the largest couple being 1cm. He said he couldn't see anything 'nasty'. They are still growing though so I'm going to leave them for a bit now and see what happens. I developed a blocked ear on the same side as the nodes about 3 weeks ago so going to see if my GP will refer me to an ENT Dr to get that sorted. Also developed some chest pains but hoping that's just as a result of anxiety from stressing about all of this!

Hope you're doing something nice to celebrate your great news!

Thanks Ewar! Yes I’m extremely relieved! Great news about your ultrasound and that nothing looks suspicious! Maybe it was to do with your ear perhaps you had a little infection you weren’t aware of. I hope you feel better soon and re: chest pains I had to at times I think it was definitely related to anxiety! 

Wish you a great weekend and hope you feel back to normal soon! 

Take care 

Miks xxx

Hi.i hope you don't mind me jumping on this thread.i got an ultrasound due to pain in my neck and feeling exhausted.it showed a lump in my submandible space? I got referred for an urgent mri last week.when I got there they said they were giving me the mri with contrast dye then they said they weren't sure.they called a doctor half way through the mri then did another one.i should have asked more but I just wanted home.my mum died of lymphoma so I'm scared it's a similar thing.i feel exhausted all the time.any words of wisdom or advice would be welcomed

Hi, sorry you are in this site but that’s what we are here for, to support each other. Did they do any biopsies when they did the ultrasound? That’s the only way they can diagnose lymphoma. Maybe if they didn’t do it, that’s a good sign and went onto do the mri to rule out other things. It’s usually a ct scan after biopsies as this tells them what stage it’s at. It’s a pity they don’t explain what they are doing but they very rarely tell you anything after these tests, it’s your consultant that has that job to do. It’s a worrying time for you but treatment has come a long way now and maybe you will be one of the lucky ones. Let us know how it goes. 

Hi, how are you now? Hope you are well.

Hi everyone, I am 14. I am terrified. I found a lump about three weeks ago about 1.3cm in length, I know this isn't quite big but still bloody terrified, it is located under my jaw and sometimes my jaw gets a bit stiff. I have no symptoms of lymphoma disease or anything but I'm still consulting the stupid doctor that is google and is literally killing my brain, please if someone could put me at peace of mind or anything else would be much appreciated, thank you.

Hello AlexM,

I would have been terrified to find a lump like that when I was 14. As I have grown older, I have found it easier to cope with medical fears, but I can still remember the feeling of dread that I would have had at that age.

There are lots of things that can cause a lump under your jaw. For example, a temporarily-blocked salivary gland. A few years ago I found a lump under my jaw, 2cm by 3cm in size. I had an ultrasound examination (painless), but the lump looked a bit dodgy so they gave me an MRI scan (also painless, though a bit awkward). Then they declared that it was definitely nothing abnormal - and a few months later the lump disappeared.

Anyway, why not make an appointment with your GP? They will probably talk to you over the phone at first, and arrange to check it out if they think that's needed. The chances are your lump is harmless, but that's for the doctor to decide.

Roger.

Thank you so much, I was thinking it was nothing but I was just a bit scared, I'm going to see how I get on for a few days and I'll make an appointment, thanks very much Roger.

Thank you so much, I was thinking it was nothing but I was just a bit scared, I'm going to see how I get on for a few days and I'll make an appointment, thanks very much Roger.

Hello everyone, I’ve been reading threw these post... thought I would jump on, last week I found a lump under my chin but rite in the center that doesn’t move and a little smaller one underneath it that doesn’t move either you Carnt see them I can feel them when I press in . I generally don’t know how long they have been there IM FREAKING OUT! Can lymph nodes not move if they been swollen for a while ??? X

Hi court1992

This is the sublingual lymph node or salivary gland if I'm not mistaken. My slightly swollen lymph node on the left side of my jaw is about 1.3cm in length and about 0.5cm in width. How big is your one? It could be absolutely anything like a blocked salivary gland from the sublingual gland or maybe you mightve had a cold or a sore throat a while back and it just hasn't gone down fully. It's nothing to be worried about if it's not to big and if it is tender, this probably just means it's fightin an infection and succeeding,, but hey! I'm not a doctor!! Go check it out with your GP and let them have a look at it, it's most likely nothing! It could also be dental issues( I only found that out yesterday ) ! 

Hiya , Thanks for getting back to me , erm The bigger one is a bit bigger then a pea and the other one is smaller, Do yours move mine dont they feel stiff! Oooooh I never knew you could get them threw dental problems. It’s literally right in the center. X