Health Anxiety

Posted 5 years ago, 4 users are following.

cassidy97

So about two months ago I went to the doctors because I had a swollen lymph node on the side on my neck and under my chin. The one under my chin was very noticeable and freaked me out. She told me it was probably a viral infection and did blood work which came back normal. Now the swelling had gone down a lot. The gland under my chin is no longer swollen to the point where it is sticking out. But I’ve became so obsessed with it that I don’t know what size it should be..if that makes any sense. I had never noticed it or anything before it was swollen so now I’m always feeling it. I know I shouldn’t be freaking out because I went back to the doctors a couple weeks later and she told me I’m fine but I still get freaked out about it even though the swelling went down. Any advice?

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barb57112 cassidy97

Posted 5 years ago

I have had swollen lymph glands before and it is nothing to stress about. Your just focusing on it now, just relax and know that you are fine now! ☺️
lynsey920 cassidy97

Posted 5 years ago

This is def just anxiety try not to
Think about it
Jhow21 cassidy97

Posted 5 years ago

I would go back to the drs. Have you got any other signs and symptoms apart from worrying which is understandable? I trained as a nurse.
- cassidy97 Jhow21
  
  Posted 5 years ago
  
  The swelling has gone down almost completely. My issue is repeatedly feeling them

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