Swollen lymph node, full feeling in neck and blocked ear

Hi there ,

I wondered if anyone had had a similar experience to me and could possibly help? I've had a swollen lymph node in the right side of my neck for the past 3/4 months. Mentioned it at the GP back in October but told not to worry. Since around 5 weeks ago I've noticed a really full feeling on the right side of the neck, the lymph node does not feel bigger in itself but feels like it's protruding more with something else. I've also started having consistent ear ache on the same side, with a real fullness in the ear. I'm a nurse (paediatric ED not ENT haha) so I've had one of the ED doctors at work look in my ear and he said I have a bulging ear drum so just to wait it out but that was 4 weeks ago and it's getting worse! Amoxicillin has done nothing at all so it doesn't seem to be from an infection. I had some bloods done today and I've been referred for an ultrasound in 2 weeks time but I'm terrified. Google keeps telling me the big C word! I've had one tonsil larger than the other for the past couple of years on the same side so I'm wondering if it's inflamed. I'm constantly super tired but I write that off to work and motherhood when really I've perhaps been much more tired than I should be. I've also noticed that when I breathe through the right nostril it feels blocked but the other side is clear. Other than that I haven't lost weight, don't have any pain anywhere else and feel okay. 
 

Does anyone have any experience with this? 
 

TIA 

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  • Hey, I have a lump behind my ear and have done since I was a young child. I know the scenario isn't exactly similar however my parents were worried about it being cancer so they checked it out. Luckily, it wasn't, however I became prone to ear infections and things like that for quite a few years growing up until I presume about 8 years old. It had caused swelling and my ear was blocked a lot but by the age of about 10 I was completely fine. I'm 17 now and still here so glad it wasn't harmful. As I said, our scenarios aren't the same however symptoms are similar. I live by always preparing for the worst just so I keep a positive mindset without having to worry. Hopefully things all go well with you and your results!

    Wish you the best,

    MM

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  • Hey, I have a lump behind my ear and have done since I was a young child. I know the scenario isn't exactly similar however my parents were worried about it being cancer so they checked it out. Luckily, it wasn't, however I became prone to ear infections and things like that for quite a few years growing up until I presume about 8 years old. It had caused swelling and my ear was blocked a lot but by the age of about 10 I was completely fine. I'm 17 now and still here so glad it wasn't harmful. As I said, our scenarios aren't the same however symptoms are similar. I live by always preparing for the worst just so I keep a positive mindset without having to worry. Hopefully things all go well with you and your results!

    Wish you the best,

    MM

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