Anybody ever suffered lymph nodes swell up?

Hi, do you have any other symptoms? It my be nothing and your body could just be fighting infection but I would persist with your GP and request a referral. Lymphoma may not always show up in a routine blood test so you need to push them to investigate further. If they are not acting fast enough be persistant until you get a result. There is nothing worse than worrying about your health.

I hope this helps.

Kind regards

Claire

Hi I don't know what symptoms of lymphoma are, the doctor seems happy everytime iv been to see him as they are not fixed they move around, I can chase them with my finger! I have been referred but only because I pushed for it! The doctor seemed fine about them as I said they move and are not fixed x

Hi, that's great that you have been referred, not knowing either way is worrying.

The symptoms are as follows:

night sweats

unexplained weight loss

a high temperature (fever)

persistent tiredness or fatigue

difficulty recovering from infections or developing infections more often

a persistent cough or feeling of breathlessness

persistent itching of the skin all over the body

I was unlucky enough to be diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma last summer, the only side effects I had were

Extreme fatigue, difficulty fighting infections and itchy skin.

It wasn't until my lymph nodes swelled that I was referred....the nodes do move, the surgeon explained they are like beads on a necklace, quite flexible. My bloods showed normal the whole time. I had a scan which showed lumps then I was diagnosed after a biopsy.

Try not to worry, easier said than done I know. It could be a number of other things as the symptoms are the same as a lot of other less serious illnesses. The consultant has told me if lymph nodes are swollen for around 3 weeks then go back to normal, chances are you are just fighting an infection. Maybe make a diary of how you are feeling as they will need to know everything.

Good luck, let's hope it resolves itself soon.