Reactive lymph nodes following ultrasound

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I went to doctors around 8 weeks ago with tender swollen lumps in under arms and a lump on the right side of my neck. I was referred for ultrasound who confirmed they were enlarged reactive lympth nodes. I was put on antibiotics, the under arm tender lumps have since disappeared. However I still have a large lump on my neck which I was told is just reactive but it has not decreased in size six weeks later is this normal? ENT done a camera check down my nose neck and all looked normal. They have discharged me back to GP however I am worried if my neck was reactive why this has not started to decrease and should a biopsy not be done to check? They are saying no but I am really worried. I am 27 and blood work cake back ok with slightly high white blood cell count which they were not concerned about.

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  • Hi,  Jodie. Did you get any answers to this? I am In The exact same position as you... 26 years old, and have had a swollen lymphnode in my neck for 4 months. Bloods came back normal and ultrasound confirmed it as a 'reactive lymph node' but I am still worried sick. I just want to rule out anything else more serious because I cannot relax until I know for certain. I am constantly riddled with anxiety. 
     

    I really hope you are feeling better. Please let me know any updates x

  • I am in the same situation, normal blood and a few reactive lymph nodes looking normal, the biggest one is 8x3 Mm. They told me it's not a cancer. So I'm looking for an infection now 

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