reason for swollen lymph nodes and hot flashes

Batya · Newbie Joined: 30 Apr 2006 Posts: 1

I have a lot of perimenopausal symptoms-nighty hot flashes, insominia, anxiety, frequent periods, etc., but I've also had swollen glands for the past few weeks. I'm really concerned that it could be cancer, HIV, or chronic fatigue. Could it be related to menopause or just some passing viral infection that lasts for a while? I never have a full blown fever, just sometimes feel like I'm very warm inside. (sometimes I have chills too and the sweating/hot flashes is usually at night). I don't have the money for a million tests but would like to take ones that might be key.

Thanks.

Mayo · Silver Member Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 325

Hi there! I haven’t heard that lymph nodes would swell just because someone’s approaching menopause or experiencing menopausal symptoms.
Lymph nodes swell when they are fighting an infection and they go away when you get rid of the infection but may persist for some time depending on the infection I guess.

Honestly, it is impossible to say what it could be since all your other symptoms can be contributed to menopause. I understand that you don’t have a lot of money for the tests but you should see a doc anyway.

By examining you, hearing your symptoms and problems, touching you lymoh nodes, they are more likely to find something out and you should certainly say about your money problem.

Don’t you have insurance?

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