Supraclavicular Lymph Node.. Worried!!!!

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, I've just been reading your story as I was searching online about the same thing. I had my second Pfizer vaccination last Saturday and on Tuesday evening I felt a twinge on my collarbone & when I felt around it was quite tender in one spot and a bit swollen.

    I went to my gp yesterday - he doesn't think it's anything to worry about but is sending me for blood tests next week - I asked him if it could be the vaccine and he said possibly? I got the impression he hadn't heard of it happening before but I've read of a few examples of it online and I think it should be more widely known.

    Any unexplained lump or bump is worrying - I'm reassured to hear other people have had the same thing however I will be more reassured when it disappears!

     

  • Hello

    There are quite a lot of recent posts about the lymph nodes appearing after the vaccine, seems that the UK are not reporting on it as much as the UK. Just looking on Twitter etc there are so many posts. I replied to a few and 2 people from the US said it is widely reported there. Maybe it is here and I just haven't seen it.

    2 weeks ago today I had my first AZ vaccine and 2 days after I felt the lymph node. There are a lot saying to take comfort in it as if it is vaccine related your body is doing what it should but, every lump or bump should be checked out.

     I called my GP when I found mine and hos attitude was shocking, telling me that there was no point in me seeing him as he would just tell me I had a lump, I called again and spoke to another doctor who saw me. Having that attitude might stop someone with a sinister lump get checked!

    He thinks it is vaccine related but didn't seem too know too much I think as it isn't really a thing spoken about here but to relieve my anxiety he is sending me for a scan. I think it might have decreased a bit?

    a pea size lump that sometimes sits on my collarbone, can move it. If I push my collarbone out I can't find it.

    sending best wishes to all. 
     

    Nat

    PS - There is a large thread on this too with over 100 replies that you might find interesting.

  • Thanks for reply - I had a read of all the stories it certainly sounds like quite a problem and causing a lot of worry for people. Hopefully in time we will all be back to normal however in the meantime I'm sure we could all do without the worry!

    Regards Heather.

  • Hi, just come across this thread as I've been out of my mind worrying the same as everyone else. Had my first AZ jab 8 weeks ago, a few days later the supraclavicular lymph node on the same side felt swollen and google has had me stressed to the max. Docs didn't seem interested, first one told me over the phone it was probably nothing. Second one saw me, felt it and said it's probably nothing but she ordered a chest X-ray and an ultrasound. Chest X-ray official results are back on Wednesday, but the radiographer said she couldn't see anything bad on there that immediately jumped out at her. Blood tests are all clear and I haven't had the ultrasound yet. 
    Had my second AZ jab on Friday in the opposite arm, mostly as I wanted to see if the same thing happened, and lo and behold I now have a supraclavicular node coming up that side too. I also have found a small one under my jaw on the opposite side, but I do think that one has been there for a while and is possibly due to the first jab. I'll post more results when I get them, currently waiting for a call back from my doc about the new lump just to be on the safe side. Feel more reassured seeing all your posts though, so thank you all. 

  • Hello,

    Your reply re-assures me a lot. It is interesting that a lymph node came up on the other side after the vaccine. It is almost like you wish for it to happen isn't it.

    can I ask if the one of the left side has decreased at all and what size it is?

    I know everyone is different etc but it is interesting.

    Many thanks

    Nat

  • This is just what I needed to read. I have a raised lymph node under my arm (only noticed after AZ vaccine) it's 5 weeks later now and still there. I have my breast appointment on Wednesday to check it out, I'm so paranoid it's something sinister but I have no other symptoms (other than a sore boob because I had poked and prodded it so much). 

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  • This is just what I needed to read. I have a raised lymph node under my arm (only noticed after AZ vaccine) it's 5 weeks later now and still there. I have my breast appointment on Wednesday to check it out, I'm so paranoid it's something sinister but I have no other symptoms (other than a sore boob because I had poked and prodded it so much). 

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