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Supraclavicular Lymph Node.. Worried!!!!

mumofhals
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Hello All, 

I recently had my covid vaccine - I noticed my shoulder / collarbone was sensitive when I touched it a day after I noticed I had a small, moveable, lump. 
 

I spoke to the GP on the phone (because of covid) she said it's likely a lymph node from the jab. I went away and still wasn't happy as no one saw me... so I called back and spoke to a different GP... she didn't sound worried either, but called me in... I saw her, she felt it and didn't blink an eye lid... but said she would give me a blood test for peace of mind. 
 

I rang back to get the results and spoke to a further GP... my blood tests were completely normal.... I explained it to him too and he also didn't seem like he was concerned. 
 

I work at a private hospital, so went to see a consultant dermatologist on his lunch break ( he has had a special interest in lumps and bumps for 28 years ) - he wasn't worried, said it was small like a little finger tip size, it was moveable etc... and then he said come and see me in three weeks for a follow up. I went back, he said there's been no change. So he wasn't worried... 

I have severe health anxiety and Google is sending me through the roof...

has anyone had a supraclavicular node story and it not be sinister?? 
 

I suffer with breast acne, could this cause the swelling???

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    Hi 

    So sorry to hear the stress you are going through. It seems like more and more of us are reporting the same possible side effect. My experience is identical - 4 days after my AZ jab I felt a raised node above my collarbone on the same side as the vaccine. 7 weeks later it's still there but slightly reduced in size ( or maybe that's wishful thinking!! ). I am giving it a bit longer to see if it resolves but sounds like nodes can remain swollen for quite a while. I haven't contacted my gp yet but have some routine blood tests coming up soon. I do feel reassured that others are reporting the same side effects but some days my anxiety goes through the roof so know exactly how you feel. 
    Do hope it turns out ok for everyone and let us know how you get on. 

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    Hi 

    So sorry to hear the stress you are going through. It seems like more and more of us are reporting the same possible side effect. My experience is identical - 4 days after my AZ jab I felt a raised node above my collarbone on the same side as the vaccine. 7 weeks later it's still there but slightly reduced in size ( or maybe that's wishful thinking!! ). I am giving it a bit longer to see if it resolves but sounds like nodes can remain swollen for quite a while. I haven't contacted my gp yet but have some routine blood tests coming up soon. I do feel reassured that others are reporting the same side effects but some days my anxiety goes through the roof so know exactly how you feel. 
    Do hope it turns out ok for everyone and let us know how you get on. 

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    Hiya. How are you getting on?? I've had mine 7 weeks now too.. 

    I've had blood tests and all clear, I've spoken to the consultant 2 times and that was clear. But I paid for a private ultrasound as I was so worried... the scan showed a 3mm lymph node... super tiny but felt bigger to me!! No worrying appearances either, the consultant radiographer wasn't worried in the slightest about it!!! 
     

    I hope this makes you feel better, to me it feels like a slightly firm, very moveable pea.. I'm so relieved and hope this brings you some reassurance too! 
     

    maybe if I stop poking it now it'll go away!! 

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    That's great news and thank you for sharing. I'm about to have blood tests but my swollen node has definitely decreased in size. It's positive news that people who have had tests seem to have had similarly reassuring results - although I realise everybody's case is different. Mine sounds identical to yours - a moveable pea sums it up exactly!! I just can't resist rolling it each day!! 
    You wonder how many cases there are of swollen nodes after Covid vaccines  - and seems like they are staying swollen longer than expected. I do hope you can relax now - and thanks again. 
     

    Jx

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