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Hello

I'm awaiting an ultrasound for a raised neck lymph node, I've been referred on the 2 week pathway, after waiting and watching for 4 weeks.  I had a telephone assessment yesterday with ENT and I'm feeling so scared, I feel so anxious that I sense that I can't swallow, this came on suddenly (I've had this on occasion before when highly stressed). I don't have any signs of infection

xx.  
 

Thank you Jolamine 

The ultrasound will take place a week on Thursday,  it's one of case of dread and in some part relief getting it over and done with. In the interim I'm trying to distract myself and when that not possible I'm trying to stop thinking about it. 
 

Thank you again xx

Hi Riley,

The wait is always an anxious time. You're doing the right thing in trying to distract yourself. Do you have any pastimes that could keep you occupied for the next ten days? Keeping yourself busy makes the time seem to pass more quickly.

I shall be thinking of you a week on Thursday and hope that all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you Jolamine

I've been able to keep myself busy and I can swallow again which  was as I suspected an anxious response. If I'm not working or busy with other things I'm listening to an audiobook as it's nicely distracting.  

I will keep you posted, just over a week to wait for the ultrasound now. I'm hoping that I will be offered an appointment soon after with ENT to discuss the findings. For the first time ever I'm not looking forward to a long bank holiday weekend. 

Thank you again xx

Hi all

im so so glad to see this active atm! I'm in the same boat! I've had a swollen lymph node in my neck now after getting a wisdom tooth removed due to infection but I'm having the doubts if it's been there before? Anyways. I've had the issues with my scalp and my ent said that could be causing the node I've had a massive outbreak from hair dye lots of spots! My ent wasn't concerned at all about the node and said it was very soft. This node has always come up when I'm sick I believe to the best of my ability but self doubt always kicks in like (has it really ever been there in the past!) but my mum has confirmed I'd always feel it when I was sick and say mum the weird lump is there again! anyways my ultrasound seemed to have gone well that the node wasn't big at all but I'll be hearing more today from my ent I'm meeting him about 6. if anything I'd like to push for the biopsy just so I know once and for all. So reassuring to know others are in this situation right now with me don't feel so alone. Would love to keep updating you all! Just wondering if touching it a lot causes problems and makes it bigger?

Hi, I have a swelling on my left hand side of my neck. It's soft, not a lump as such just a swelling. I haven't been ill or had any signs of infection. I'm absolutely terrified. I have two little boys 2 and 3, and I'm so scared I'm going to be diagnosed with cancer 

My lymph node is not soft, I do think that is changes in size slightly (although it's hard to rely on touch alone). I am aware that these nodes are sensitive to being prodded and poked so I have avoided doing so.  I will be thinking of you at 6pm, it's good to hear that the ultrasound went well, did the radiologist provide some feedback at the appointment you attended? 

xx

Hi Sophie

I'm also feeling very scared but I'm trying to distract myself as much as I can. Do you have an ultrasound booked or an appointment with ENT? I guess we are all here for each other and that's so important and that we can reach out to one another  as often as needed. Xx

Hi, it's such an awful feeling isn't it. I think I'd rather know than being in the dark about it. Yeah I have an ultrasound, I was referred Monday so not sure when I'll get the actual appointment. Have you had an appointment through? X

Hey 

thanks for getting back to me! I've noticed mine changes size alot when I touch it too much it goes from being really soft and Mobile to quite hard when I keep pestering it. I've had this node come up for years when I get sick but this time my heads gone into overtime. The radiologist said it looks perfect was in the normal range just slightly bigger than my others. That it would almost be too small to biopsy but that's why I'm talking about today if there's any chance for it to be done! I really hope you're ok, this anxiety is so worrying an awful worst I've ever felt in my life xx 

Have you had any tests done? Please don't be worried and try think as positive as you can I'm really not doing good either! it makes you appreciate your life so much more doesnt it? Really sending you my thoughts xx 

Have you had any tests done? Please don't be worried and try think as positive as you can I'm really not doing good either! it makes you appreciate your life so much more doesnt it? Really sending you my thoughts xx 

I have an ultrasound a week tomorrow and I honestly feel completely overwhelmed with anxious thoughts, not all the time but when I allow myself too.  I've downloaded an audiobook, listened to podcasts, and keeping busy when possible.  If you are able to distract yourself it may help. I can't believe we have a bank holiday weekend approaching, for me that will be hard.  
I will keep you and all of us, in my thoughts and prayers xx