Collarbone pain and swelling

Hi all,

I have been experiencing various neck, shoulder and throat pains since Dec 2018. I have been backwards and forwards to my GP since January. I was referred to ENT who decided to remove my tonsils due to a tonsil stone. Needless to say whilst this was probably necessary it's not the problem.

Other than this, I've been to see 2 physios 3 times who have both said the same...the muscles are tight in that shoulder but there is no cause they can help with.

I finally requested to see another gp who said within 5 minutes there is visible collarbone swelling (no particular lump just swollen area) which needs investigating. I have been referred  for xray and bloods followed by a scan if necessary. 

She mentioned things like lymphoma and lymphnode issues and thyroid cancer or disease.

I am worried sick, I have wanted this action for 11 months but despite 11 GP visits nothing happened. I can't help but fear the worst and feel angry i have been left like this for so long.

Has anyone experienced similar symptoms;

Sharp pain on left side collarbone

Pain in throat(not sore throat but like a tugging lower of throat)

Swelling around collarbone (not a lump just general swelling)

Ache under armpit and front of breast

 

Thank you

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  • So I have been searching forever for answers too .  .. I have swelling around my collar bone area both sides no fluid although that's what it looks like .. gets worse the more active I get I have had pain and difficulty breathing when it gets inflamed which is everyday . And a hoarse voice and small glands that are painful just below my jaw and on my neck .. No one can tell me why .. gp just says inflammation due to my fibromyalgia I have .. it really makes me feel unwell but just keep getting told fibro . Not sure what to do now .

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  • So I have been searching forever for answers too .  .. I have swelling around my collar bone area both sides no fluid although that's what it looks like .. gets worse the more active I get I have had pain and difficulty breathing when it gets inflamed which is everyday . And a hoarse voice and small glands that are painful just below my jaw and on my neck .. No one can tell me why .. gp just says inflammation due to my fibromyalgia I have .. it really makes me feel unwell but just keep getting told fibro . Not sure what to do now .

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