Could it be lymphoma?

I came down with flu round early June felt bad fatigued etc. The flu went but the fatigue lingered and is nothing like i've experienced before in the past and coupled with headaches. I'm concerned about Lymphoma as I have had joint pains in my left leg(where the lymph nodes are), for about a month or longer. I'm worried it is a swollen node. I also have lumps on my neck, however I was told that these were just glands and I've had them for years. I'm worried that this flu has masked something more sinister.

The pain in my joint mainly hurts when I move that part. I've gone to the doctors multiple times as the fatigue has affected my quality of life, but tests I have come back normal. What tests have done is the following:

Blood test - CBC, cortisol, creatine, LDH - all came back normal

Chest X rays (recent)

Past tests:

Echocardiogram (while back)

Endoscopy (last year)

Colonoscopy(last year)

ECGs (while back)

Though these have come back normal, I'm worried that I still have not recovered and these pains in my joints could indicate a problem with the lymph nodes. Is there anything I can do to get the doctor to investigate this?

  • The cough is definitely happening less, but feels like my throat is scratchy and with phelgm. The horsiness maybe a week. It's like something is at the base of my throat worried it's the lymph nodes or acid reflux or something, just want it to be better.

     

    I can understand what you mean about not going here, it's easy to get anxious and pick something. My neck lumps haven't changed nor the groin. I hope the wait isn't too long!

  • It seems like youve had a few viruses in a row which could explain your symptoms. Hope you are starting to feel a bit better! 

  • How are you doing?

    My results from the ultrascan are normal. However, I'm losing a bit of weight which might be my eating habit but going to check. Also during hangovers the neck bumps ache so will check that out too.

  • Hello, 

     

    Did you ever find out what was wrong? I hope all is well. 
     

    I am having the same, especially the pain with hangovers. 
     

    Thank you

  • Hi Amber, 

    I'm sorry to hear you're having a similar issue to orfoahs121.

    I know you were hoping to get an update from them but I've checked their profile and can see that the last time they were on the forum was all the way back in 2019. It is also the last time this discussion was active so there's a chance you may not hear back from them or anyone else on here.

    I really hope that won't be the case but if that does happen do feel free to reach out to others on more recent discussions about this topic. You're also welcome to talk things through with our nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

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    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • I am exactly the same. I am currently convincing myself now I have lymphoma as I have a medium sized, hard, painless lump in groin. Everything you Google is cancer. I can not cope, freaking right out... but I just can't stop with Google all the time x