Hi all,
I'm a 24 year old woman who's been suffering from symptoms for almost 9 months now. The whole time, I've faced debilitating fatigue - after being diagnosed with anemia, I received an iron infusion in February, after which I feel only minor changes in my energy levels.
I went to the ENT in June after having persistent swollen lymph nodes in my neck - one is directly underneath my jaw, relatively flexible, but rubbery and tender. There is one nearby of similar size, rubbery-feel, and tenderness. Neither lymph node has grown/changed shape, size, tenderness, and remain rubbery, but they haven't gotten any smaller. Additionally, I have chronically infected tonsils, which are likely to be removed soon.
All of this considered, I am absolutely terrified that these symptoms could be caused by something more sinister, as I know leukemia can often present as extreme fatigue and recurrent infections (both of which I have). I also feel pain randomly throughout my body. I've been worried sick for months but my doctors don't seem to concerned - should I insist on an ultrasound/biopsy if needed?
Wishing good health to you all xxxx