Hi

I have had a small hard fixed lump on the back of my neck for a couple of months. It's in the hairline and I'm convinced it's a occipital lymph node. It's not big ... just 'there'. In fact I think its slightly bigger when I wake up and then seems to go smaller during the daytime (odd I know).

I first noticed it when I found a large lump in May, but given it's reduced in size I just didn't think much of it. That is until I started fiddling again and noticed it hadn't gone away completely.

I also get lots of aches and pains and my neck does ache - but I put that down to excessive stress (work and the fact I am now continually prodding and poking this lump and trying to find more - I've become manically obsessed).

I have had extensive blood tests and everthing has come back normal. But because of the length of time I've had it, my doctor has referred me for al US which is next week. 

I'm petrified and have significant health anxiety ever since I lost my mum to lung cancer 10 years ago. I've spent hours on google and have convinced myself I have some sort of cancer. I'm driving my very well balanced husband insane.

Has anyone experienced anything similar?

thanks in advance

Leanne xx