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Swollen lymph node, full feeling in neck and blocked ear

Worriedmama27
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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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    Hi, I came here from googling the same symptoms. Had swelling on one side for about 2 months and then only recently had fullness in the ear that is the same side of the swelling on my neck. Started with swollen lymph nodes under my jaw. Got a telephone GP appointment for Saturday, will try and update here when I've spoken to them. 
     

    Beat of luck and hope it's nothing serious for you. 

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    Hi I've recently got the same symptoms as ur describing, did you ever hear anything back? Is it worth a GP appointment 

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    Yes I went to the GP, he couldn't feel any lumps but referred me for an ultrasound scan of the area. The ultrasound showed there was a swelling in the lymph node, but nothing serious. Was just sent home and told to monitor it and come back if I have anything else concerning. 
     

    As for if you should go to the GP, I think the answer is always "yes". Let them check it out and if nothing else get some reassurance that there is nothing to worry about. 

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  • Offline in reply to molly456

    Yes I went to the GP, he couldn't feel any lumps but referred me for an ultrasound scan of the area. The ultrasound showed there was a swelling in the lymph node, but nothing serious. Was just sent home and told to monitor it and come back if I have anything else concerning. 
     

    As for if you should go to the GP, I think the answer is always "yes". Let them check it out and if nothing else get some reassurance that there is nothing to worry about. 

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  • Offline in reply to Tomb1987

    Did they not give you a reason for the swollen lymph node? I'm sure that's just what mine is, but I'm not ill so I'm not sure why it's swollen? I don't want to be referred for an ultrasound because I know it will just say swollen lymph node and will be sent home? 
    Thanks for your reply :)

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