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1 Replies Last post: Nov 18, 2009 5:35 PM by sha_shelt  
melissa222   1 posts since
Nov 18, 2009
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Nov 18, 2009 5:10 PM

Enlarged lymph node

Hi everyone!  I found an enlarged lymph node when I was in college two years ago.  I got it checked out immediately but the doctor told me it was most likely normal so he gave me some antibiotics to help.  It never went down.  My doc told me it was probably a lymph node that will never go down.  So I accepted that even though that sounded where.  Well, fast forward two years... I now have discovered a few more enlarged lymph nodes.  (The original one is still present.)   I have a hard time telling how big it is but I would guess 1.5 cm.  They are very hard and do not move.  I have not had any recent illnesses so I don't think it is related to that.  My only weird symptom is that I am exhausted 99% of the time and have no idea why, I get plenty of sleep.

I would LOVE any advice.  I plan on seeing an ENT next week because I just feel really weird about this.  Thank in advance for any comments or suggestions!

sha_shelt   636 posts since
Apr 3, 2009
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1. Nov 18, 2009 5:35 PM in response to: melissa222
Re: Enlarged lymph node

Hi Melissa and welcome,

 

First - just remember to breathe and not get overly stressed.  If you've had the one node remain the same size for 2+ years even if it is "something", it's not much of anything.  The few new nodes are quite probably also a lot of not much even if they turn out to be "something".  All manner of causes for enlarged nodes and 1.5 cm is kinda on the smallish size.

 

If they are really a cause of anxiety for you, you can talk with your doc about doing a biopsy which is a simple procedure to give you clearer answers.

 

Exhaustion, as you're probably aware, can be caused by about a kazillion things and probably one of the most difficult symptom to find the cause.  Stress, not eating right, depression, anxiety, all assortments of illnesses can cause fatigue.

 

Best to you on getting to the bottom of your symptoms!!

Sharon

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