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. 

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 :)

Hi, I'm sorry to trouble you but I'm having the same symptoms now and my doc hasn't scanned it done bloods they've just sent me as an urgent referral to the ENT. Our symptoms and the timing seems to be exactly the same. I've looked for updates on your condition and I'm worried because you've not posted. How are you? Did it resolve?

Hi

Sorry to jump on this post. I found a lump in my neck nearly 4 weeks ago - approx 3cm long.

My ear feels full, I've got a constant headache and just always tired.

I have been referred as urgent to ENT and awaiting blood test results.

Would be really interested to see how others have got on

Hi, I had my results back. Initially I was being urgently referred to an ENT. If you're in the U.K. don't expect that to be quick. It could take up to 6 months before you actually see them. Yes... even as an urgent referral. Ask your doctor for an MRI of the ear, head and neck. I had loads of head symptoms but my ear was blocked for 3 months it finally drained but there's still fluid bubbling occasionally. I got my MRIs which took 6 weeks. Trust me, ask for the mri, if you wait for an ent thry will still need to mri you to have any clue. One tried fobbing me off with Ménière's. That's what they say when they don't know. The problem is my neck/spine, multiple nerve  impingements and I think it may be affecting the Eustachian tube but nothing else showed at all on the scan. Great news! Eat bananas, they'll help the fluid levels and healing with the nerves and muscles. Hope it's nothing serious and yes I have a lump touching the spine, on the back of the neck. think it's muscle/ligament being aggravated by spurs, bulging discs and stenosis etc. nothing bad reported other than that. Good luck, my friend.

I have had my appointment through for ENT this week so I've only had to wait a week. I will push for the MRI a d hopefully won't have yo wait too long for it. I had blood tests last week and get my results on Thursday also so fingers crossed. Did they prescribe you with anything or mentioned about removing the lump 

Hello did you ever find out what was causing this? I'm going through the same at the moment x

Hi, how did you get on at your appointment? Xx

Hi, I've come across this post and I'm having very similar symptoms. Waiting for an ENT appointment and feeling very worried. Wondered what happened with you? Thanks