Swollen lymph nodes and itching

[michaeld]

Hi all,

I have been struggling with swollen lymph nodes for about 2,5 months. I had an US on them a week ago and the radiologist basically dismissed them as "two small nodes, nothing to worry about". The 3 days after that were absolute bliss. I didn't worry about anything and was convinced I was 100% healthy.

After the 3rd day I made the horrible mistake of looking up my results on the doctors platform. It said that the lymph node lower in my neck was 10x3mm, which is basically nothing. The lymph node under my chin however was 13x13x5mm which means it is rounded. I read that rounded lymph nodes are often cancerous and now I'm having a full blown panic attack again.

In addition to this I have an itching sensation over my whole body during different parts of the day. It's not that horrible, I don't really need to scratch most of the time but the sensation bothers me. The itching typically lasts between 15min - 3 hours, so I don't really know it this is lymphoma itching or just my mind that's playing tricks with me.

Can anyone give me some peace of mind? I'm really on the verge of a nervous breakdown...

 

[FinneousRex]

If your doctor told you they were nothing to worry about and not cancerous you should believe them... they don’t want to see people not get treated for cancer. They stand to make more money if they treat you for it. Call them again and let them know your concerns and have them explain clinically why it’s not cancer.

 

[Asgmiami1]

I'm not sure what you mean by under your chin. But for what it's worth, I've had what seems to be nodes under my jaw that seem large and round for as long as I can remember.

 

[mandathensome]

Hi all,

I have been struggling with swollen lymph nodes for about 2,5 months. I had an US on them a week ago and the radiologist basically dismissed them as "two small nodes, nothing to worry about". The 3 days after that were absolute bliss. I didn't worry about anything and was convinced I was 100% healthy.

After the 3rd day I made the horrible mistake of looking up my results on the doctors platform. It said that the lymph node lower in my neck was 10x3mm, which is basically nothing. The lymph node under my chin however was 13x13x5mm which means it is rounded. I read that rounded lymph nodes are often cancerous and now I'm having a full blown panic attack again.

In addition to this I have an itching sensation over my whole body during different parts of the day. It's not that horrible, I don't really need to scratch most of the time but the sensation bothers me. The itching typically lasts between 15min - 3 hours, so I don't really know it this is lymphoma itching or just my mind that's playing tricks with me.

Can anyone give me some peace of mind? I'm really on the verge of a nervous breakdown...

I’ve experienced the same thing i constantly have swollen lymph nodes on my neck and scalp and i’ve had unltrasounds performed and my dr keeps telling me i’m fine. that my body is just doing its job reacting to whatever it is that’s come up like acne and what not. but i do often get worrisome and scared as well cuz i feel like my lymph nodes are over reactive and i don’t want to get caught up later with cancer because they didn’t treat me or test me right away but i had blood work done in december and it was all normal. but yet i have aches in my stomach and they say there’s lymph nodes in your stomach too that could inflame. it just sucks too cuz i have them on my neck and head too and i’m tired of them i want them to resolve already !! so peace of mind i feel you


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[michaeld]

If your doctor told you they were nothing to worry about and not cancerous you should believe them... they don’t want to see people not get treated for cancer. They stand to make more money if they treat you for it. Call them again and let them know your concerns and have them explain clinically why it’s not cancer.

Followed your advice and called the doctors office again this morning... She looked over the results and told me that they were very reassuring and that I shouldn't worry too much about them. If they stay enlarged she wants to do an ultrasound in like 3 months to compare but that's about it.

I'm going to try to accept it now... Even though it's hard with the itching going on. Thanks for your advice!