Lymph node
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I no this post is abit old but I’m the same I’m only 20 and I gave birth 5 ina half months ago and I’m 4 months pregnant, but about 4 months ago I noticed a lymph node in my posterior area it gets bigger smaller harder and softer it’s driving me mental, doctors says it’s nothing I’m waiting on CBC but I am so run down I mean there’s pregnancy run down but there’s walking up the stairs and feeling like your heart is coming out your mouth , talk about unfit ehhh but I’m very slim tall woman , I get the pains across my shoulder and down my arms , so I don’t no what it could be I hope it’s not too serious i get very bad thoughts knowing I’m gonna be a mummy again to my 2nd baby and be so unwell I need it sorted out and listening to everyone here kinda relieves a small bit of that stress x
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Philly89 Sarahbraypat
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I've had multiple swollen lymph nodes in my head/neck for almost a year now. They change in size too, but never go over 2cm. I've seen my reg Dr, ENT, dermo, and an oncologist (i wanted a variety of opinions lol). All of those Drs are thinking mine are swollen due to some bad acne on my face I had over the past year or so. So weird but idk that's their best guess? None of them seem very concerned but obv it is bothering me a lot and I start thinking the worst.
My best advice to you is that apparently size is the big red flag. All those Drs ^ said if it is normal sized (like a marble - below 2cm) then it isn't concerning. Also if you don't have any other red flag symptoms like severe night sweats, weight loss, or persistent fever then it is also a good sign there's nothing worrisome going on. I've learned from them that swollen lymph nodes always come off as scary and a serious illness, etc., but actually they can swell for many minor reasons too.