Lump in neck, gp not concerned

ive had a lump in my neck, right side, for about 5-6 weeks. Well thats when i noticed it. I booked an app with gp, ended up with a trainee gp who said lymph gland it should go down and booked me blood tests for 2 weeks. Blood test came back normal apart from raised platelets. Gp advised retake blood tests in 4 weeks. The lump is bigger than a pea but not grape size and hard doesnt move and is deffinately not a swollen gland. Its not painfull. Im not ill generally fit and well but a little overweight. Ive had an audible wheeze for a couple of weeks and sore throat maybe abit tired although i do have 2 children 1 im sure is the devil recarnated :D and 1 asd, so this could be why im tired. Im petrified something sinister is going on and my gp thinks im a paranoid patient talking to me like im irrational at having to wait four weeks for a blood test then further waiting for an ultrasound. 

Can you guys tell me what your first symptoms were and the pathway to diagnoses or all clear. 

Im not sure to just ride it out and wait or insist on faster test/ultrasound.

thanks for reading and hope you all are well 

 

  • Hi Guys, I am late to the party so I apologise. Recently I had a really sore throat, I was prescribed a 10 day course of antibiotics and whilst this was ongoing I noticed my lymph nodes were really swollen, as per, I assumed this was due to the infection in my throat. I'm currently on day 13 and my throat is still tender but improved I've found a hard bump/lump in the back of my right neck just around my hair line. I'm tired (but I have two kids (1 and 5), I work full time and I've been under the weather with little to no rest so was trying not to concern myself and other than the still  persistent sore throat I have no other symptoms. I visited the doctors yesterday and they said they couldnt even feel said lumps or have any concerns so come back in a week if still struggling?! I thought that would put me at ease but I'm still googling and touching the area and today I got emotional AGAIN. I am so scared but doctors won't cooperate, I'm convinced it's cancer. What can I do? Am I stressing for nothing has anyone had anything similar? Sorry to sound dramatic but honestly I'm struggling so much!

  • hi chloe, i also have a lump right where you have explained i went to my GP about it and they also said they ain't concerned as i keep poking at it it will swell up. i have stopped poking and it is all fine. i wouldn't worry at all i search up on the internet and convince myself i am dying but always gives you the worse case scenario 

  • Rubi, Did you have any pain or discomfit? I have slight pain and feel uncomfortable down to my shoulder? General unwell symptoms as I'm stressed and just finished some antibiotics. Thank you for your reply!!!

  • hi yes i still have discomfort till this day in my neck and all the way round to my shoulder but i just rest it. i was putting some heat on it and it felt so much better. and your welcome