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Enlarged lymph nodes and tired

Katy123
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Hi I'm new to this but I've been so worried, 5 weeks ago I discovered enlarged lymph nodes on the back of my next and at the sides, 4 lymph nodes are like jelly and move however 2 are hard and do not move, over the last 4 weeks I've been feeling very tired which isn't like me at all, I've been falling asleep through the day unable to move due to being so tired, I have been refused for a ultra sound scan, and would just like to know whatever else thinks this could be, it's so hard not to worry ! 

  • Hello Katy and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear you've been refused an ultrasound scan. Have they explained the reasons behind this decision? If not, do be sure to have a chat with your GP to find out why and see what other options are available to you.

    Swollen and enlarged lymph nodes are quite a common topic within the Cancer Chat community so hopefully some of our members will be along for a chat soon. In the meantime you can read up on swollen glands and lymph nodes just here.

    I hope this helps and you're able to get to the bottom of this soon.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Oh sorry, that's meant to say I have been referred for a ultra sound scan, the enlarged lymph nodes arnt in my gland area , they are right on the back of my neck near hair line which are hard and don't move and the others are near the bottom near shoulders x

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