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Ultrasound on neck? What to expect?

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Hi everyone :)

Tomorrow I am going for an ultrasound of my neck due to having multiple (6 that I can count) enlarged lymph nodes. 

I just wondered if anyone could tell me their experiences with ultrasound on the neck? 

I have a few questions:

● How long does it take?

● Will I get any answers there and then?

● Will they ultrasound in front/behind my ears too? As I have enlarged nodes there!

● How long after the ultrasound did you have results?

● I have enlarged nodes under my armpits too but my ultrasound has only been put through for my neck - could I ask for a test on my armpits while I'm there also? 

● Am I wasting their time? I have enlarged lymph nodes, confirmed by GP, but I can't help but think nothing will come out of the ultrasound and I will have wasted everyone's time. I do have GAD so I have these type of worries often. 

 

I'd appreciate any advice/ similar situations you can offer me. 

Thank you and good vibes for you all x

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    Hi

    Did you have your scan? How did you get on?

    I have enlarged lymph nodes on one side of my neck, behind my ear and on in my armpit. All on the same side. Been a couple of weeks now. Had bloods all came back normal. Back to GP Monday and last time she mentioned she could request an ultrasound if I'm worried. I too have GAD and currently struggling with irrational fears of cancer and death.

    I hope you're feeling better.

     

    Rachel

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    Hi

    Did you have your scan? How did you get on?

    I have enlarged lymph nodes on one side of my neck, behind my ear and on in my armpit. All on the same side. Been a couple of weeks now. Had bloods all came back normal. Back to GP Monday and last time she mentioned she could request an ultrasound if I'm worried. I too have GAD and currently struggling with irrational fears of cancer and death.

    I hope you're feeling better.

     

    Rachel

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