I’m so scared cause I had 2 swollen nodes (one 1 cm the other 2 cm) on the right of my neck since like 2 months ago. Another popped up 2 days ago. Today a couple more came up on the opposite side of my neck and I’m just so paranoid. I always get neck pain when they first come up. They hurt for like some time and eventually just become painless. I’m going in my doctors office tomorrow and I’m praying it isn’t something bad :( 

also, how do you tell if you have scalp psoriasis? I had and have pretty bad dandruff (it’s just there no matter how often I wash) but I don’t know why. 

Hi,

have you felt unwell at all? Naturally we will feel stressed about these things and full of worry so chances are our immune system will be low so any small infection we can get which will make them pop up. Are you continuously touching them? This stopped my one going down. Even though the doctor reassured me it's nothing to worry about I still feel for it throughout the day and at times it isn't there so I feel abit harder then it pops up! :laugh: Best thing to do is yes go to the doctors, even if they examine and say swollen glands due to an infection push for a CBC (complete blood count) that way they will be able to see if there is any infections etc going on. In the meantime please try to relax. If your under 40 it's 0.4% chance lumps are lymphoma. I hope I have put your mind at rest. Let me no how you get on please? Also scalp psoriasis will be like flakey, itchy, I have it across my hair line so on the top of my neck and it's red scaly. I hope this helps 

Thanks so much for replying :) I really hope it’s nothing as I’m only 14. Heard Hodgkins mostly affects young people and that’s what really worried me. I’m going to the doctor to get it checked tommorow. I feel like I’m manifesting random itches on to myself due to the anxiety and stress. Its sooo hard not to get worried and prod it. Maybe that’s why it’s still not down yet lol I think I check and touch it at least 20 times a day. Praying it’s just an infection :D

Your welcome, I have been on tenderhooks with this too so I know exactly how you feel. Anxiety does take over, even when she said it's a reactive gland because it hasn't disappeared overnight like I would like ha! I second guess her but we really shouldn't. Just try to relax and just know it's your anxiety which is making you think negatively. I should also add I need to take my own advice as I have brushed my fingers across it already multiple times it's only 9:43am! And at times it's so small at times it's like a pea where I keep touching it. Just spend today not touching it, not googling do something which will keep your mind occupied have a relaxing bubble bath tonight get a good night rest you'll be surprised how you will feel in the morning :happy: if you have any questions throughout the day or any worries instead of googling just message on here I am happy to try and help you xx

Hey! I know this post is a couple of months old but THANK YOU! I noticed a small lump on the left side of my neck just under my hair like around 2 months ago, I have been googling symptoms almost every single day and convinced myself I had cancer as that was the only thing that was showing on google. I also have really bad scalp psoriasis which I struggle to get control of but this does flare up with my stress and anxiety also (there has been a lot of that lately). I have been to the doctors a few weeks ago who said they weren't worried but would refer me for blood tests and to the head and neck clinic. By blood test came back all okay and still waiting for an appointment for the clinic. The lump like you said changes size on a daily basis which is making me think it's reactive and not actually cancerous but you just never know. My doctor prescribed naproxen as an anti inflammatory which does help also but every few days I just get such an intense overwhelming wave of worry that it's something more serious. Your post has definitely calmed me down this morning though after spending the last hour on google - so thank you x

Hi, I'd just like to thank you for your post. It really has put my mind at rest. Last night I found 2 or 3 swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my neck. I was awake the whole night worrying and on google. I have terrible health anxiety too and convinced myself it was lymphoma or similar. My psoriasis is really bad just now, especially at my scalp.  I have a telephone appointment on Friday with the Dr but I'm hoping he will ask me to come in and examine these lumps to give me comfort and do bloods. 
I hope you are keeping well and your isn't giving you any bother. 
I really appreciate reading your post. Thanks again. 
xx