Swollen node and clear blood and chest xray

Hi, 

 

I have had a swollen node on the right under my jaw for a few weeks (minimum 4 quite possibly more), I went to see the GP and was told it was a viral infection and to go home. Over the weekend it dawned on me I had no symptoms of that, no temperature, no illness in general. I went back and had another appointment with another GP who said yes you seem fine so sent me for a chest X-ray to investigate it that came back clear, I was sent for some bloods (FBC full blood count) (PBS) PB glandular fever test  (ZESR) esr it that makes any sense that was returned 2 days later as clear. I have been referred to the head and neck dept and when the letter arrived it said it was an emergency referral to test for cancer (huge shock as I had not expected this) since then I find myself looking online for what it could be. The node is up on the right, but on the left I find it u comftable not painful almost like it clicks when I swallow, i am now getting a strange sensation in my right ear again no pain but almost a little numb and tunnel sound if that makes sense. Has anyone had similar to this?

 

many thanks in advance 

  • I'm sorry that there are more things happening and you can't even get it looked at. Not sure I can type what I actually want to put about that, but it's a stronger version of 'that sucks'. 

    I'm certainly no expert, but when reading up on enlarged lymph nodes it did say a warm compress could help. Know that's not a fix, but hopefully it could ease your discomfort a bit. 

    Take care and do keep on letting me know how you're getting on.

  • I got my ultrasound scan today the scanner and the consultant looked and said they didn't feel a biopsy was needed and the shape and size of the node was fine, she also put a camera up the nose and said that she is not concerned and believes it to be "silent reflux" she has given me 6 week course of tablets and gaviscon and will call me back in 6 weeks. Fingers crossed it is that as I have been worried beyond belief. 

  • Sorry its taken a while for my response.

    That's absolutely great news that they didn't think a biopsy was necessary and your nodes are looking ok. Really pleased you've had your mind put at rest a bit