differnt signs - Lymphomas Message Board

kathryngoddard · 07-27-2003, 08:57 AM

for about 3 months i have been feeling really tired .then about a month ago i found a lump in my groin. its not hurting just there. no matter what position i am in i can feel it. this last week i get a strange feeling then just sweat. i can be watching t.v and this happen.sometimes I start inching and it won't go away . i ich my arm then my back start iching and so on.my husband said to ignore it but i am scared to death.does this sound serious or should i just wait and see? i also eat lots of junk food i work at a grocery store with out trying at all i went from a size 18 to 12 in 6 months.

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gret · 07-27-2003, 05:58 PM

I am not a doctor, but I would advise you to see one as soon as possible. You may have a virus, which is very common, but you are also describing some classic symptoms of some of the Lymphomas....which by the way, many have a VERY VERY high, excellent cure rate!

Insist on a full blood test, chest x-ray, scans of the lump(CT or MRI), and prob a biopsy. Then you will know for sure and will be able to move forward...and not live in fear of the unknown.

You are in our thoughts and prayers..as are all of the persons on this site.

BrookLynn · 07-27-2003, 07:06 PM

I totally agree. Itching,night sweats,weight loss and enlarged lymph nodes are signs of lymphoma and should b checked out. We dont mean to scare u but if something is wrong its always better 2 find out early than 2 wait. It might b nothing but u will never know unless u check it out.

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kathryngoddard · 07-27-2003, 07:14 PM

after reading the others i don't know if its night sweats all i know is i can be doing nothing get a weird feeling go through me then sweat its enough sweat to make my stomach back and breast pretty wet but not enough to change my cloths plus i have never been woke up from sweating.its been going on for about a week about 3 or 4 times. i do plan on going to get it checked out i just need to find a babysitter I DON'T WANT MY KIDS THERE..

gret · 07-27-2003, 11:18 PM

Just going to the doc they are not going to find anything out on a first visit, just get you started as soon as possible on a series of tests. So even if kids are there, I don't think it would be frightening for them.

It is not just the night sweats, but also the weight loss, and other symptoms that you mentioned. It really is better to get it checked as soon as poss so that you will be on the right track.

Best of Luck