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Swollen lymph nodes after Pfizer vaccine

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Hi everyone, 

first time posting here but needing some reassurance or advice.

I got my first Pfizer vaccine in June and I found a lump under my armpit a week afterwards. I didn't worry too much as I expected this from online research. 

A few weeks later, i found a small pea sized lump above my collar bone (more on my shoulder next to my neck). Again, I  just thought this was a side effect.

I then got my second vaccine in September and a week later, I found a larger lump on the side of my neck, which could be visibly seen when I tilted my head. At this point, I still had all of my other lumps, all painless.

I went to 2 different doctors who told me the armpit lump was a nerve, which I didn't really understand. And I have also been referred for an ultrasound for my neck lumps, which I should be at this month.

Sorry for such a long post, but has anyone experienced these side effects from the Pfizer vaccine?

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    Hi not sure if my experience is completely relevant but my left armpit has been sore since around the time I had my flu vaccine which was about 7 weeks ago and its still bothering me. Went to the doctors after a month and they said it felt tender, could tell the lymph node was iritated but not swollen, also examined my breast and found a pea sized lump on my breast so now referred to breast clinic for a mammogram and armpit ultrasound. Any vaccines can irritate the lymph nodes though. I hope all your ultrasounds are clear try not to stress to much until you know, which I know is impossible, but treat yourself kindly 

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    Hi not sure if my experience is completely relevant but my left armpit has been sore since around the time I had my flu vaccine which was about 7 weeks ago and its still bothering me. Went to the doctors after a month and they said it felt tender, could tell the lymph node was iritated but not swollen, also examined my breast and found a pea sized lump on my breast so now referred to breast clinic for a mammogram and armpit ultrasound. Any vaccines can irritate the lymph nodes though. I hope all your ultrasounds are clear try not to stress to much until you know, which I know is impossible, but treat yourself kindly 

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