neck and throat

im a 16 year old female who has had tonsilitis a couple weeks back ive had to let it go naturally due to that im alergic to the antibiotics. last weekend ive come down with a mild cold i didnt want to move out of bed, i was sleeping all day,my throat starting to feel sore and my nose is very blocked, this morning i woke up with swollen tonsils again and me thinking the tonsilitis is coming back but then i started to realise is that one tonsils bigger then the other, i have no puss or spots on my tonsils  so i searched up what could be the course,lymphoma was one of the first things that came up, the symptoms has matched whats going on with me such as ear ache,fever,fatigue but about 2 hours ago now these lumps have traveld up my neck on to my head and they wont stop growing im getting nervous every second i feel around my head to more lumps swelling up can someone held me!.

  • Good morning.

     

    This sounds really uncomfortable and scary for you. I've noticed you sent your message at 1:45 so I can only

    imagine how worried you must have been at this time of night. I have enlarged lymph nodes which are currently being investigated (should have definite results on Tuesday). I remember a few weeks ago checking my neck to find lumps appearing every 5 minutes. They weren't at all and have been there awhile but checking I just managed to convince myself there were more and they were growing. 
     

    If you feel Something is wrong goto your GP. They will be able to put your mind at rest and find away forward to help you feel better. I made the mistake of consulting Dr Google after I was told my bones didn't look reactive. According to Google I must be feeling really poorly and the worst is going to happen. Obviously this is not my current state of health as other than tiredness and not being able to gain weight (I've never been able to) I'm symptom free. It didn't help me feel any better at the time tho.
     

    Deep breathes and try to rationalise with yourself. Our minds are powerful tools. They can make us feel both anxious, terrified and physically ill. However the same power which is yours to own enables you to rationalise and take control of a situation. Don't get me wrong sometimes I just can't rationalise and take medicine for anxiety but with time it can be done :). 

     

    You've got this. Rest up and get well soon.

     

    Bernie