Lump on left side of neck

Hi over the past year I've become really itchy on my body esp my nipples.

The nipple has no rash but because of the constant itching its caused it to become dry.

A year ago I had 6 swollen lymph nodes develop on my neck which disappeared within a week so my doctor said just keep an eye on them but I have never had swollen lymph nodes before.

Under my armpits I have 2 pea size nodes which move and dont hurt so I wasn't concerned as they have been there for a year.

My nodes started swelling up under my ear which I thought was due to my new piercings but decided to call my doctor as my neck looks swollen and feel like something is right at the back of my throat.

I hesitate to swallow and im really itchy all over scalp legs arms etc I get raised bumps after I scratch my arms and back which disappear  after abit.

My doctor sent me for blood test but got the receptionist to call me and tell me she's prescribed me with 4mg of folic acid to to blood results. I asked to speak to speak to her to explain but again got the receptionist to ring me back and tell me its nothing to worry about.

I wanted to speak to the doctor about my symptoms but 2 days ago I have noticed a lump possibly 2 just over a centimeter that are not painfull or hot to touch.they don't move well the large one dont and the smaller one is just under it.

Shall I wait and see if they go or just ring the doctors again as I feel I should just wait and see if it gets bigger as I dont want to see them when all is OK.

  • Hello Amyamy84

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some health concerns over the past year. Hopefully the blood results that you're waiting on will shed some light on what is causing your symptoms. 

    If the lumps that you've mentioned are new lumps that you've not previously spoken to your GP about then do give them a call next week so that they are aware. They may be happy to wait until your results come back or they may want to see you before but if you let them know about these new lumps they can make the decision. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Hi ive already had my blood results back and my doctor has just prescribed me with folic acid but she hasn't discussed this with me just got a prescription.

    My lumps on my neck have developed for 3 days now but are not painful or move