I worked with a ex-nurse and got sick one winter this was a knock you on your ass kind of sick but I had to work as long as I could. She told me to take cortirol silver(spelling might be a little off) it's clear and tastes like water, it suffercates viruses and use to be the antibiotic of choice anyway it worked great. It has no side effects and can be used as a immune booster, so it's worth a try and it's inexpensive $12-30 a bottle you should only take 6tbsp max a day ask the health store clerk her suggested dosage since there are stronger brands but don't bother asking your doctor about it because they make money on the other antibiotics. You can ask your doctor, I didn't bother asking mine, if you do ask your doctor it would be great if you left a msg saying what they said just because I think it would be interesting to see what they say.
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I was wondering, have any of you talked about taking a biopsy of the swollen lymph nodes? Not to scare anyone but my Mother who was 67 yrs old past away last month. She had noticable swollen lymph nodes in her neck, would get a fever sometimes and was very tired...this went on for a month, it was cold season so they thought she just has the flu. Throughout the month she saw 3 different doctors and urgent care, all doctors treated her with antibiotics, of course took a ton of blood test , untill she became so tired she could hardly walk from one room to another, we took her to the emergancy room, and they were gonna send her home. Until she started to get a fever, so they admitted her, took ct scans of her neck, chest and abdomen and saw all her lymph nodes where swollen, the schedules her for a biopsy the next day, that night she when downhill and past away 4 days after being admitted. The day after she past they came back with the biopsy and found out it was a type of Lymphoma ( the most aggresive type there is) what she has was a rare type but there are many types.
What gets me is I looked up all the symptoms to Lymphoma and she had all of them, but not one doctor figured it out. (I have talked to a few ppl that had the same experience with family or friends, so I know that it is not just a one time miss by the doctors. (We all have to remeber they are human)
Not to say that you guys have Lymphoma...but It bothers me that it seems to get looked over so easy.
Good luck to you all
What gets me is I looked up all the symptoms to Lymphoma and she had all of them, but not one doctor figured it out. (I have talked to a few ppl that had the same experience with family or friends, so I know that it is not just a one time miss by the doctors. (We all have to remeber they are human)
Not to say that you guys have Lymphoma...but It bothers me that it seems to get looked over so easy.
Good luck to you all
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I am having problems as well, I first had a infection in my nostril area then I ended up with a swollen lymphe node and like a apple then it went away for a day. Then I ended up with pink eye in boths eyes. Then my neck started to hurt really bad again and that night I ended up throwing up for like 5 hours and after that I slept for like 26 hours and I still have extreme pain in my lymph node area super sore throat. I have been to the doctors twice and all they did was culture my throat. any advice please !
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I've had all the same symptoms for about 3 months and it seems to get worse as the day goes on, usually after I've talked for a long period of time. It followed on the heels of 3 really bad colds throughout the winter. I'll tell you I never had this problem until I became a teacher, and now I always have throat and ear pain on the left side, almost never the right.
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I too have been battling with right ear pain, right swollen lymph node, right eye pain (not severe) and right side of nose. It also feels like my right pec muscle is always sore. No medications have worked. I tried just to live with the ear pain but it seems to be spreading. I was wondering if it could be environmental. I have no known allergies. We all have to have something in common besides being miserable in pain. Do you all live near industry? Gabage Dumps? sewage plants? I've done alot of drywall the last couple of years. How about drywall dust? Do you work with chemicals? I live near a sewage plant and when we get more than usual rain, the smell is horrible and when I complain they send something in the air-just covers up the smell. I get my ct scan on saturday. I also have jr arthritis. I was once told it was arthritis in my jaw causing my ear to hurt, I think it has to do with this gland thing.
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i've had these similar problems. About two years ago, my throat was horribly soar and I had a huge lymph node swollen. I got tested for Mano and Strep numerous times and they all came back Negative. The doctors just told me sometimes people get swollen glands that don't go away. Gradually over time, there were more and more that seemed to be closing off my throat.
I could'nt take it anymore. These pieces of sh*t protruding from my throat were preventing me from doing vocals for my band, and i was fed up. Finally I went to an ENT. I had hella Catscans and pictures, soon enough they did an Outpatient biopsy. They took two of the golf ball size nodes out and sent them for biopsy. The biopsy showed two strains of Staph infection, which are difficult to treat with antibiotics.
I was put on Amoxicillin for a day, then switched to Keflax [sp?], then switched to Tetracycline because the staph was resistant to the Keflax. I found that the nodes were back and swollen even more. If felt like I couldn't breathe.
Here's the run-down on my health. all of these seem to be linked.
I have a mild anxiety problem, which I don't take medicine for because it's not bad. When I was a little kid, i had some Nervous Tics. I take a medicine called Concerta for mild ADHD and derealization. The Concerta makes my phonic tics act up on occasion as a side-effect. Those damn tics [me clicking the back of my thoat and c**p like that] irritate the nodes even further.
I also have Crohn's Disease [funnn] and I've been in remission since I had an intestinal resection a few years ago. With my Crohn's disease comes Scalp Psoriasis, which is a blast and is apparently the root of my throat problem.
After two years of being told I just had swollen nodes, I finally found the answer [knock on wood]. I saw the only Pediatric Infection Control Doctor left in the NY area. [Pediatric because i'm 17 years old] This doctor told me that she was 101% positive that the Staph Infection in my lymph nodes was the result of a strain of staph that is most likely in my scalp psoriasis. She said if I get my Psoriasis treated and under control, the staph should dissipate. I'm still on Tetracycline for the Staph and i'm seeing a dermatologist soon for my psoriasis.
If you have scalp problems, nervous tics, or anxiety issues, I hope I helped.
I just hope i can play music again.
Sorry I didn't go into great detail, I don't like the computer that much so i tried to sum things up quickly.
I could'nt take it anymore. These pieces of sh*t protruding from my throat were preventing me from doing vocals for my band, and i was fed up. Finally I went to an ENT. I had hella Catscans and pictures, soon enough they did an Outpatient biopsy. They took two of the golf ball size nodes out and sent them for biopsy. The biopsy showed two strains of Staph infection, which are difficult to treat with antibiotics.
I was put on Amoxicillin for a day, then switched to Keflax [sp?], then switched to Tetracycline because the staph was resistant to the Keflax. I found that the nodes were back and swollen even more. If felt like I couldn't breathe.
Here's the run-down on my health. all of these seem to be linked.
I have a mild anxiety problem, which I don't take medicine for because it's not bad. When I was a little kid, i had some Nervous Tics. I take a medicine called Concerta for mild ADHD and derealization. The Concerta makes my phonic tics act up on occasion as a side-effect. Those damn tics [me clicking the back of my thoat and c**p like that] irritate the nodes even further.
I also have Crohn's Disease [funnn] and I've been in remission since I had an intestinal resection a few years ago. With my Crohn's disease comes Scalp Psoriasis, which is a blast and is apparently the root of my throat problem.
After two years of being told I just had swollen nodes, I finally found the answer [knock on wood]. I saw the only Pediatric Infection Control Doctor left in the NY area. [Pediatric because i'm 17 years old] This doctor told me that she was 101% positive that the Staph Infection in my lymph nodes was the result of a strain of staph that is most likely in my scalp psoriasis. She said if I get my Psoriasis treated and under control, the staph should dissipate. I'm still on Tetracycline for the Staph and i'm seeing a dermatologist soon for my psoriasis.
If you have scalp problems, nervous tics, or anxiety issues, I hope I helped.
I just hope i can play music again.
Sorry I didn't go into great detail, I don't like the computer that much so i tried to sum things up quickly.
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ive had issues with my throat for a month now and its really wierd. everyone tells me im a hypocondriact but wtf my lymph nodes are swollen so i know thres something wrong. its wierd though because it comes in attacks like i will feel fine then my throat is really tight hard to speak and breath lymph nodes get sore ears hurt. im a smoker so i swear its cancer! but who knows, went to the doc and got put on antibiotics. ammoxacillin to be exact and it didnt do a thing im really scared im only 21 how could it be cancer but then you see mindy and your like hmmm this sucks. another thing is i have no pain i feel completely normal besides my throat no weight loss no appetite loss nothing normal except my mind and throat. anyone have simmilar symptoms? i did have a abcessed tooth recently pulled it was on my left side the same side most of the nodes are swollen on. but with the antibiotics you would think it would go away by now ? anyways anyhelp would be appreciated im really freaked out i dont wanna die. i swear if its not cancer im going to go see the world lol good luck all and again any help would be REALLY appreciated !!!! %-)
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I have been having the same problems for more then a month now, problem swalling, lymph nobe swollen, pain in my ear, soar troat, headache and fatigue. Thank you for posting all this info, Im going to ask my doctor for a biopsy asap. I also experience that my skin on my neck is really sensitive as well, does anyone else experience that?
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my nodes are swollen but only sore if i push or feel them for a while. like i said the wierd thing about my throat is there is no pain just extreme constriction and what really sucks is i have no insurance !!! ahhh pooo
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Common symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR):
Hoarseness
Dysphonia (voice changes)
Chronic cough, or a cough during the night
Lump sensation in the throat
Bitter taste
Frequent throat-clearing
Throat pain
Difficulty swallowing, including pills
Bad breath (halitosis)
Ear pain
Laryngospasm, or the sensation of not being able to catch one's breath for several seconds
Asthma, especially if it begins in adulthood
Post-nasal drip
Difficulty singing, especially loss of vocal range
LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux):
This occurs when reflux extends above the upper sphincter into the throat. The structures and tissues of the larynx (voice box), throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are more sensitive to stomach acid and digestive enzymes than the esophagus. It usually occurs without heartburn, with 14% or less of the patients with this problem experiencing heartburn.
What is GERD or LPR?
Acid Reflux occurs when stomach contents pass up into the esophagus and/or throat. There are two types of reflux which may occur independently or together:
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease):
This occurs with an excessive amount of reflux of stomach acid up through the lower sphincter and into the esophagus. This is commonly associated with "heartburn", which occurs in essentially 100% of patients with GERD.
Acid burns at the junction of
the esophagus and the stomach
LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux):
This occurs when reflux extends above the upper sphincter into the throat. The structures and tissues of the larynx (voice box), throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are more sensitive to stomach acid and digestive enzymes than the esophagus. It usually occurs without heartburn, with 14% or less of the patients with this problem experiencing heartburn.
"But, Doctor, I don't have any heartburn!"
Many patients in whom I diagnose laryngopharyngeal reflux appropriately make this statement. Smaller amounts of reflux or "less acid" stomach contents refluxing into the larynx, throat, and lungs can cause significant damage, and the individual usually does not even feel heartburn. Only about 14% (the percentage varies in different studies) of patients with LPR have heartburn. Heartburn (occurring in GERD) is due to irritation of the esophagus and occurs when the reflux contents are more acid.
For those who are familiar with pH, the larynx and hypopharynx burn at a pH of 5.0, but the esophagus burns at a pH of 4.0. Therefore, the larynx and hypopharynx may be affected but not the esophagus. Even though the acid and pepsin travel through the esophagus, it is better protected by several factors and will be spared damage. Patients who have laryngopharyngeal reflux disease most often have no significant findings in the esophagus on undergoing esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD).
Most of the "damage" of GERD occurs at night when patients are lying in bed and asleep. Symptoms of GERD at night which may awaken the patient include coughing, chest pain or burning, and a burning or bitter taste in the throat or mouth.
Most of the damage and symptoms of LPR, on the other hand, occur during the day with the patient upright.
Singers and professional speakers are at increased risk due to using the support of the abdominal muscles, forcing stomach contents up the esophagus.
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Acid Reflux Disease
What is acid reflux disease?
When you eat or drink something, the food or liquid reaches your stomach by passing from your throat, behind your voice box, and then through a muscular tube called the esophagus to arrive in your stomach.
Once the food reaches your stomach, your stomach puts out acid and pepsin (a digestive enzyme) to digest the food.
Your esophagus has two sphincters (bands of muscle fibers that close off the tube) to help keep the digested food, acid, and pepsin where they belong.
The first sphincter is at the top of the esophagus at its junction with the upper throat just behind the larynx.
The second sphincter is at the bottom of the esophagus at its junction with the stomach. Normally this remains closed until the bolus of food and/or liquid reaches it. However, in many individuals including children, the muscle tone is poor. The sphincter remains open, allowing stomach contents to "reflux" up the esophagus and into the throat.
The refluxed stomach contents may even be aspirated into the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, causing further difficulties.
There may also be a hiatal hernia associated with acid reflux. This is a condition in which part of the stomach slides up above the diaphragm into the chest. Not only do symptoms of reflux occur, but there may be pain around the lower part of the sternum.
What is GERD or LPR?
Acid Reflux occurs when stomach contents pass up into the esophagus and/or throat. There are two types of reflux which may occur independently or together:
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease):
This occurs with an excessive amount of reflux of stomach acid up through the lower sphincter and into the esophagus. This is commonly associated with "heartburn", which occurs in essentially 100% of patients with GERD.
Acid burns at the junction of
the esophagus and the stomach
LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux):
This occurs when reflux extends above the upper sphincter into the throat. The structures and tissues of the larynx (voice box), throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are more sensitive to stomach acid and digestive enzymes than the esophagus. It usually occurs without heartburn, with 14% or less of the patients with this problem experiencing heartburn.
Please note that some of these symptoms (especially difficulty swallowing) may be due to diseases more serious than reflux. These include cancer of the throat, larynx (voice box), or esophagus. Do not treat yourself. If your have these symptoms, you should see your primary care physician and/or an otolaryngologist.
Hoarseness
Dysphonia (voice changes)
Chronic cough, or a cough during the night
Lump sensation in the throat
Bitter taste
Frequent throat-clearing
Throat pain
Difficulty swallowing, including pills
Bad breath (halitosis)
Ear pain
Laryngospasm, or the sensation of not being able to catch one's breath for several seconds
Asthma, especially if it begins in adulthood
Post-nasal drip
Difficulty singing, especially loss of vocal range
LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux):
This occurs when reflux extends above the upper sphincter into the throat. The structures and tissues of the larynx (voice box), throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are more sensitive to stomach acid and digestive enzymes than the esophagus. It usually occurs without heartburn, with 14% or less of the patients with this problem experiencing heartburn.
What is GERD or LPR?
Acid Reflux occurs when stomach contents pass up into the esophagus and/or throat. There are two types of reflux which may occur independently or together:
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease):
This occurs with an excessive amount of reflux of stomach acid up through the lower sphincter and into the esophagus. This is commonly associated with "heartburn", which occurs in essentially 100% of patients with GERD.
Acid burns at the junction of
the esophagus and the stomach
LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux):
This occurs when reflux extends above the upper sphincter into the throat. The structures and tissues of the larynx (voice box), throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are more sensitive to stomach acid and digestive enzymes than the esophagus. It usually occurs without heartburn, with 14% or less of the patients with this problem experiencing heartburn.
"But, Doctor, I don't have any heartburn!"
Many patients in whom I diagnose laryngopharyngeal reflux appropriately make this statement. Smaller amounts of reflux or "less acid" stomach contents refluxing into the larynx, throat, and lungs can cause significant damage, and the individual usually does not even feel heartburn. Only about 14% (the percentage varies in different studies) of patients with LPR have heartburn. Heartburn (occurring in GERD) is due to irritation of the esophagus and occurs when the reflux contents are more acid.
For those who are familiar with pH, the larynx and hypopharynx burn at a pH of 5.0, but the esophagus burns at a pH of 4.0. Therefore, the larynx and hypopharynx may be affected but not the esophagus. Even though the acid and pepsin travel through the esophagus, it is better protected by several factors and will be spared damage. Patients who have laryngopharyngeal reflux disease most often have no significant findings in the esophagus on undergoing esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD).
Most of the "damage" of GERD occurs at night when patients are lying in bed and asleep. Symptoms of GERD at night which may awaken the patient include coughing, chest pain or burning, and a burning or bitter taste in the throat or mouth.
Most of the damage and symptoms of LPR, on the other hand, occur during the day with the patient upright.
Singers and professional speakers are at increased risk due to using the support of the abdominal muscles, forcing stomach contents up the esophagus.
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Acid Reflux Disease
What is acid reflux disease?
When you eat or drink something, the food or liquid reaches your stomach by passing from your throat, behind your voice box, and then through a muscular tube called the esophagus to arrive in your stomach.
Once the food reaches your stomach, your stomach puts out acid and pepsin (a digestive enzyme) to digest the food.
Your esophagus has two sphincters (bands of muscle fibers that close off the tube) to help keep the digested food, acid, and pepsin where they belong.
The first sphincter is at the top of the esophagus at its junction with the upper throat just behind the larynx.
The second sphincter is at the bottom of the esophagus at its junction with the stomach. Normally this remains closed until the bolus of food and/or liquid reaches it. However, in many individuals including children, the muscle tone is poor. The sphincter remains open, allowing stomach contents to "reflux" up the esophagus and into the throat.
The refluxed stomach contents may even be aspirated into the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, causing further difficulties.
There may also be a hiatal hernia associated with acid reflux. This is a condition in which part of the stomach slides up above the diaphragm into the chest. Not only do symptoms of reflux occur, but there may be pain around the lower part of the sternum.
What is GERD or LPR?
Acid Reflux occurs when stomach contents pass up into the esophagus and/or throat. There are two types of reflux which may occur independently or together:
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease):
This occurs with an excessive amount of reflux of stomach acid up through the lower sphincter and into the esophagus. This is commonly associated with "heartburn", which occurs in essentially 100% of patients with GERD.
Acid burns at the junction of
the esophagus and the stomach
LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux):
This occurs when reflux extends above the upper sphincter into the throat. The structures and tissues of the larynx (voice box), throat, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are more sensitive to stomach acid and digestive enzymes than the esophagus. It usually occurs without heartburn, with 14% or less of the patients with this problem experiencing heartburn.
Please note that some of these symptoms (especially difficulty swallowing) may be due to diseases more serious than reflux. These include cancer of the throat, larynx (voice box), or esophagus. Do not treat yourself. If your have these symptoms, you should see your primary care physician and/or an otolaryngologist.
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I have had the soar throat, enlarged lymph nodes, the difficulty in swallowing and headache about 3 years ago. It lasted for over a year, the doctors had no idea what was causing it. I had blood tests after blood tests, CT scans the works and no answers. However while all these tests were going on my son was hurt and my focus shifted to him. I discovered when he started to get better and we went away on vacation and I wasn't thinking about myself, it improved! I now only have issues when I am very stressed, not sure if it will help!
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it said nothing in there about swollen lymph nodes ?
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My throat begian to hurt two days ago. Its getting extremely worse. I quit smoking. I can't drink or eat without wanting to scream. I can't swallow, so I have to spit constantly. I hate this. I can't talk well, my soon to be ex husband loves this and my toddler is screaming at me and I can't talk!!!! I'm just 22 I need a cure. I heard salt and water, ice, warm tea, hot toddy, nothing is helping!! please I need a cure!!
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I am 21 as well and in a simmilar situation, but I have experienced only sore throat and one swollen gland, and just recently my glands in my groind started to feel sore, though much of this may just be contributed to the fact I CAN"T KEEP MY HANDS OFF THE THINGSS!!!
It's so frustrating to go through the "I have cancer" then "That's ridiculous" and then argue with yourself, and worry the heck out of yourself as I have done since December. IT RUINED my Christmas break because I was convinced my life was hopeless.
I hope you are doing better.
I went to a few docs about this and many just say it's normal, blah blah , blah... I finally got one that saw right through me and asked if I had been looking up info on cancer, was worried about it, etc.
right now my node is the same size it was when I noticed it about 3-4 months ago.
I had a hell of a nasty sore throat for about 3-4 months starting in december of last year, but it's mostly subsided but it seems my nodes are still acting up from it.
I just want some reassurance that I'm going to be alright.
That way I might be able to stop worrying all the time and spending hours a week looking up information on a condition I don't even know if I have yet.
It's esspecially bad when the doc asked me "do you have night sweats" and my only answer was yes- BUT only when I am up all night worried about dying~!
So many people are suffering simmilar circumstances. I wish doctors would be more vigilant in reassuring this is not cancer or treating it if it is. I wish they all would stop just saying it's normal. Because this doesn't feel normal!!
It's so frustrating to go through the "I have cancer" then "That's ridiculous" and then argue with yourself, and worry the heck out of yourself as I have done since December. IT RUINED my Christmas break because I was convinced my life was hopeless.
I hope you are doing better.
I went to a few docs about this and many just say it's normal, blah blah , blah... I finally got one that saw right through me and asked if I had been looking up info on cancer, was worried about it, etc.
right now my node is the same size it was when I noticed it about 3-4 months ago.
I had a hell of a nasty sore throat for about 3-4 months starting in december of last year, but it's mostly subsided but it seems my nodes are still acting up from it.
I just want some reassurance that I'm going to be alright.
That way I might be able to stop worrying all the time and spending hours a week looking up information on a condition I don't even know if I have yet.
It's esspecially bad when the doc asked me "do you have night sweats" and my only answer was yes- BUT only when I am up all night worried about dying~!
So many people are suffering simmilar circumstances. I wish doctors would be more vigilant in reassuring this is not cancer or treating it if it is. I wish they all would stop just saying it's normal. Because this doesn't feel normal!!
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I am 21 as well and in a simmilar situation, but I have experienced only sore throat and one swollen gland, and just recently my glands in my groind started to feel sore, though much of this may just be contributed to the fact I CAN"T KEEP MY HANDS OFF THE THINGSS!!!
It's so frustrating to go through the "I have cancer" then "That's ridiculous" and then argue with yourself, and worry the heck out of yourself as I have done since December. IT RUINED my Christmas break because I was convinced my life was hopeless.
I hope you are doing better.
I went to a few docs about this and many just say it's normal, blah blah , blah... I finally got one that saw right through me and asked if I had been looking up info on cancer, was worried about it, etc.
right now my node is the same size it was when I noticed it about 3-4 months ago.
I had a hell of a nasty sore throat for about 3-4 months starting in december of last year, but it's mostly subsided but it seems my nodes are still acting up from it.
I just want some reassurance that I'm going to be alright.
That way I might be able to stop worrying all the time and spending hours a week looking up information on a condition I don't even know if I have yet.
It's esspecially bad when the doc asked me "do you have night sweats" and my only answer was yes- BUT only when I am up all night worried about dying~!
So many people are suffering simmilar circumstances. I wish doctors would be more vigilant in reassuring this is not cancer or treating it if it is. I wish they all would stop just saying it's normal. Because this doesn't feel normal!!
It's so frustrating to go through the "I have cancer" then "That's ridiculous" and then argue with yourself, and worry the heck out of yourself as I have done since December. IT RUINED my Christmas break because I was convinced my life was hopeless.
I hope you are doing better.
I went to a few docs about this and many just say it's normal, blah blah , blah... I finally got one that saw right through me and asked if I had been looking up info on cancer, was worried about it, etc.
right now my node is the same size it was when I noticed it about 3-4 months ago.
I had a hell of a nasty sore throat for about 3-4 months starting in december of last year, but it's mostly subsided but it seems my nodes are still acting up from it.
I just want some reassurance that I'm going to be alright.
That way I might be able to stop worrying all the time and spending hours a week looking up information on a condition I don't even know if I have yet.
It's esspecially bad when the doc asked me "do you have night sweats" and my only answer was yes- BUT only when I am up all night worried about dying~!
So many people are suffering simmilar circumstances. I wish doctors would be more vigilant in reassuring this is not cancer or treating it if it is. I wish they all would stop just saying it's normal. Because this doesn't feel normal!!
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