Swolen gland? - General Health Message Board

partyturtle · 07-11-2005, 09:22 PM

I wasn't sure where to put this so I just put it here.

About two or so months ago I discovered a small lump about the size of a pimple, a little bit smaller than a mosquito bite, on the back of my neck. I knew it wasn't either of these because it was under my skin; you couldn't actually see it by looking at the back of my neck, you could only notice it if you rubbed it. If I pinched it between my fingers and sort of rolled it between them, it felt as if there was a string extending from the bottom of it going into my neck.

I complained about it to several people and a few of them said it was just a gland. My sister says that she has a bunch on her neck, and her boyfriend has huge swolen glands on the back of his neck, so I figured I didn't have anything to worry about. However, recently it's gotten a lot bigger and almost developed some pimple attributes. It's protruding slightly from my neck, and it didn't hurt when I touched it before, but now it hurts a little bit.

Am I getting all worked up over nothing? I'm thinking it's just your average swolen gland, but I've never had one before so I have no idea. I HAVE been prodding the stupid thing quite a bit, so maybe that's why it started swelling.

meatball · 07-12-2005, 04:20 AM

It could be a swollen or inflammed node, cyst or something else.. you should go to the doc and have him/her check it out.

Pandra · 07-12-2005, 07:02 AM

It is probably just a swollen gland, calcium deposit, or a mass growing on a muscle. More than likely, nothing to worry about. Definitely go see the Dr though. It will put your mind at ease. I have a small lump on the right side of my neck. I had a CT scan last Thursday and got the results yesterday. Nothing abnormal showed up, yeah! I know....it's nerve wracking though. Do you have health insurance...if so, just go see the doc.

partyturtle · 07-12-2005, 11:25 AM

When I woke up this morning it was less swolen than it was last night. Probably 'cause I was poking it so much yesterday.. But that kind of makes me feel better, 'cause I think if it was something serious like lymphoma (which I know is very unlikely, but I always tend to assume the absolute worst), it would have gotten worse instead of better.

I'm going to the doctor tomorrow, though.

Pandra · 07-12-2005, 12:55 PM

Oh, great! I'm so glad you are going to the Dr! Best of luck and don't worry! I know easier said than done..... I worry about anything and everything possible! Will you post a reply as to what you find out?? I'll be thinking of you!