what were your symptoms of lymphoma?

Hi I’m not sure I should even be on here but here goes, 

I’ve had a swollen neck node since around May last year, I thought nothing of it until a few weeks ago. I started getting extremely tired so much so I’m falling asleep at dining table or having to go to bed for a nap. I like running but have found myself a little breathless and of course no energy to run like I use to. A few week ago I had a week of crazy night sweats which I put down to the menopause and my itchy skin I put down to dry skin. Got blood tests done at GP surgery and they’re all normal range, my gp isn’t concerned bout the swollen node and says tiredness is because I suffer from under active thyroid but I have this feeling something isn’t right with me, so should I push for another appointment with GP or just wait? Also what were your symptoms before diagnosis? 

Sorry if I’m not on proper thread 

lou 

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  • Hi Lou, 

    honestly if you feel you’re not right I would get a second opinion. I’ve had a lump which I noticed on the side of my neck around 3 weeks ago now. I have been 2 doctors and have another booked on Monday as it’s getting bigger. Everyone says they’re not worried about it but I am and I know my body. I also have a cough. Until someone can rule anything nasty out and I feel I’ve had proper checks done I won’t rest and will keep going doctors. 

    I’m waiting for my bloods back from my doctor 

     

    xx

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    Hi C 

    thanks for reply, like you say I just know my body and feel something isn’t right. My swelling is noticeable but hasn’t gotten any bigger since I first noticed it last year. You say you have a cough, are you constantly coughing and is it a dry type of cough? I rang my GP this morning but can’t get appointment until middle of next week as receptionist says it’s not an emergency. 

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    Hey, 

    Defo, even if it’s for your peace of mind. I noticed my lump at the end of Feb and it’s got a tad bigger since. It’s more of a swelling. My cough developed around a week ago. It’s a dry cough and mainly gets going if I start talking, hopefully both are nothing serious. I’ve been so anxious and google doesn’t help at all . 

    Let me know how you get on at the doctors. I had a blood test last Thursday for blood count but I’m too anxious to call so I’m going to wait till Monday as it’s my Birthday Sunday and I just want to enjoy that and not worry as I know I will if I call and they said it was abnormal ha. Xx

     

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  • Offline in reply to Llou

    Hey, 

    Defo, even if it’s for your peace of mind. I noticed my lump at the end of Feb and it’s got a tad bigger since. It’s more of a swelling. My cough developed around a week ago. It’s a dry cough and mainly gets going if I start talking, hopefully both are nothing serious. I’ve been so anxious and google doesn’t help at all . 

    Let me know how you get on at the doctors. I had a blood test last Thursday for blood count but I’m too anxious to call so I’m going to wait till Monday as it’s my Birthday Sunday and I just want to enjoy that and not worry as I know I will if I call and they said it was abnormal ha. Xx

     

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