Swollen lymph on left side of neck

Hi everyone,

my name is Charlotte and over the last few weeks I have been reading some posts on here and I thought I would join in and try and get a bit of reassurance/stories from other users.

Around 3 weeks ago I went to the doctors because I had 2 lumps on the left side of my neck, one hard and one quite soft, located directly underneath; my doctor ordered blood tests which have come back normal except for high bilirubin and low globulin which are being repeated in a month (full blood count, urea and electrolytes etc - don’t think there were any Tumor marker tests) and she also booked me in for an ultrasound which is next Tuesday. But I am really struggling to think of anything positive that could come from hard lymph with no other signs of infection, when tonight I was having a feel and noticed another node on the right side of my neck and I have gone into total melt down. I am on the verge of a panic attack, I’m terrified of dying and leaving my child and baby and I can only think of the worse. Positive stories will help or anyone in the same boat who can advice me. I know I can’t do anything to stop this but I can’t help but feel ‘dirty’? With these hard lumps in my neck, I just want them to go away. I will update as and when. Thanks for listening. 

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  • Hi

    I read your post and wanted to tell you of similar condition i had approx 15 years ago.

    I noticed large lymph node on right side of neck, whilst brushing my hair. The lump was hard to touch and of course it was frightening. My GP ordered blood tests which came back normal. The lump was removed at hospital as day surgery using local anaesthetic. The offending lymph node went off for biopsy.

    The lymph node didnt show any signs of cancer.

    The lymph node was filled with chemicals used in hair dye.  

    I no longer use hair dye.

    The nodes in your neck and head are a first line of defence for anything that gains entry through your scalp, possibly a cut or a scratch from comb/ brush etc. There could be many reasons for an inflamed node in the neck area. 

    Hoping all turns out well for you.

    Sending prayers and blessings to you and yours at this worrying time.

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    Hi Harbour-girl,

    Thank you so much for your post. I am sure that this will not only reassure Riley that not all swellings are ominous and, that some can have good outcomes, but also help others who are undergoing similar tests.

    I am delighted to hear that you didn't get a cancer diagnosis.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx.

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    Hi Harbour-girl,

    Thank you so much for your post. I am sure that this will not only reassure Riley that not all swellings are ominous and, that some can have good outcomes, but also help others who are undergoing similar tests.

    I am delighted to hear that you didn't get a cancer diagnosis.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx.

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