Anyone with swollen tender lymph nodes and lumps?

Anyone having similar symptoms? Had enlarged nodes since October last year, they are all over my neck under jaw behind my ears ect biggest was 1.5 cm. Also in my groin on both sides I think around 1 to 1.1 /1.2 cm. They are achy, I can feel achy spots in my chest around my collarbone but can't really feel big lumps. I just assume they are there being tender as they feel the same way as the palpable ones. I have also had lumps appear on the outside of my hips, more on the left and they are tender as well. I don't have any itching or night sweats and the nodes haven't increased in size. I have noticed a lot of lower back pain as well. My rheumatologist has referred me for a very urgent CT scan, neck abdomen and pelvis, along with a referral to haematology and a range of blood tests. I am having a hard time remaining calm. Anyone had else in the same boat?? 

  • Hello Tar2019

    I can see from your other posts that you've been dealing with these concerns for a while now. I'm glad to hear that you have some further tests in the pipeline. Hopefully these will give you some answers and some reassurance. 

    It's natural to feel worried when waiting for tests and results. I think that most members here will be able to understand that. You mentioned in another post that you were going to speak to your Gp about some help with managing your anxiety. Were you able to do that? If you feel that you're struggling then don't be afraid to go back and speak to your GP again about this. 

    I hope that you have some news soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hi hope all ok im in similar situation 

  • It took a while for them to actually go down and stop aching but it seems to have been just a lingering infection. They really can take months -half a year for me- to go down and you're still fine. Mandyarty, hope you're okay... most of the time lymph nodes are really just reactive to an infection and can take a really long time to settle and might stay a little enlarged for good. Just remember that and I wish you all the best.