lymph node is STILL there.... - Lymphomas Message Board

Karolina810 · 09-22-2006, 09:50 AM

i'm really starting to freak out now.... i went for a follow-up with my ENT today after i noticed an enlarged node following strep throat. ENT put me on antibiotics and steroid to reduce the swelling. the swelling wend down... but i can still feel the lymph node. When the ENT examined it, he said it is still slightly enlarged. he said he is not concerned about this being anything serious....BUT he said if it wold make me feel better, he can biopsy it. so that is what i decided to do. i am scheduled to have a biopsy next thursday.

i am devastated that this node is still here. i just want it to go away.... i have always been in perfect health and now i feel like my life is crashing. i never imagined going thru something like this at such a young age (i'm 27). i haven't even told my parents about this... and my husband just blows it off and sais that i will be fine and not to worry, he is sick of talking about it with me. i feel like i have nobody to turn to or to talk with.

i just want to thank those who have responded to my previous post with words of encouragement.... that meant alot. thank you!

Nassau one · 09-22-2006, 10:43 AM

I am sorry you are still so worried but the biopsy will give you the best idea what is going on. It may well be a reactive lymph node but you will not be convinced until the biopsy results are in. It is hard not to worry in the meantime but try to keep your mind occupied on good things!

Love and prayers,

ash0479 · 09-22-2006, 11:30 AM

Try not to worry about it, I know everything about stressing and worrying, as many of the people here know, I have been there and done that...Nonetheless I am sure if you continously focus and touch the node it will not properly heal...so just sit back and wait, keep positive thoughts and trust your doctor's, believe it or not they usually know what they are talking about...

mirandarose · 09-22-2006, 01:39 PM

Hello, I can totally relate to you. I have had a so called "swollen lymph node" for exaclty a year. When I first found it I saw three ER doctors (I was very sick at the time and I have anxiety), I also saw a gland specialist, and have since seen two seurgeons. The first suergeon told me it felt benign and that maybe at one time I had a infection and this particular node is like scar tissue and will never go away.The second seurgeon I saw said pretty much the same thing.At the same time it had been there 7 months and he felt the inside of my mouth.He sent me packing! Now, 5 months later I have had a new node pop up. The other side of my neck. It s alot smaller and is tender, also. I see the same head and neck sergeon on Tuesday 26th, to see what he thinks now? I am extremly worreid and have been crying for three days now. The good thing out of all this is, I don't night sweats, fevers, and Iam not overly exhausted. I had chest x-rays done on july 30th,2006 that were completly normal. I have also had three out of the four of my children that have had mono and strep in the last five months.I to don't have anyone to talk to. My husband also gets mad and doesn't want to talk about it. FRUSTRATING!!! Even my parents tell me not to worry. But, in all honesty I would rather be safe than sorry.I have four children that need me. I completly relate. Hang in there and definately get the biospy.I will be right in line behind you , I am sure. I will let you know what my re****s are with my appointment.Please let us know what your results are after the biopsy.You are in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless and God Speed.

Karolina810 · 09-22-2006, 07:34 PM

thank you all for your kind words of encouragement... i am just hoping for the best at this point.
mirandarose.... you and i seem to have alot in common! i have also been extremely worried and going thru mood swings and thinking that my life is over. i also do not have any other symptoms... just the swollen lymph node. i am desperatley trying to find any information about the chance of this node being benign or malignant. the ENT that i have been seeing for this does not seem concerned. he pretty much gave me the choice of whether we want to "watch and wait" or do the biopsy. i chose the biopsy because at this point i am also sick and tired of worrying about it. i just want to know what it is so i can move on with my life.
i will also keep you in my thoughts and prayers. i know it is not easy to wait and worry. please let me know what comes of your doctor appointment next week. my biopsy is scheduled for thursday... but i know that it will take a few days to get the results back.
if anyone else has a similar situation... please post! i would like to hear about it. thanks!