Darren1
24-06-13, 16:42
Hello
Well I thought I would post an update on my swollen glands.
Doctor had told me to come back middle of July to see how things are going (he isn't in the slightest concerned about my glands).
I freaked out last week and decided to go see him Friday. I could feel him rolling his eyes before I even walked in lol.
I specifically went this time 'cos I wanted him to feel my glands and see what he thought. He had a really good feel, not just my neck but my armpits and chest and collarbone area.
He has said that they are smaller than the last time and any he can feel are basically pea sized. He said they feel just like I'm getting over something - he said they do NOT feel abnormal. He went on to say that nodes in people with tonsilitis are actually a lot bigger than mine.
I am so glad he said they have shrank because I thought the same too. He is sticking by his guns and saying come back middle of July if no better.
Well I am pleased to say the pain and neck stiffness has eased dramatically. In fact I have not even had a painkiller since last Tuesday. Previously I was on 4x a day. I can say that some of the nodes under my ear have gone on one side.
Obviously there is a concern that this has been going on for so long and there are still enlarged nodes, plus the fact that they come and go.
I am starting to think now that they are finally easing and it must be a slow process. I might be clutching at straws but atleast things have not got worst!!
Now I must focus on eating, I have missed so many meals with worry the last 2 weeks and think ive lost weight. I am NOT going to get on the scales and scare myself shitless.
I have also decided that it is OK for me to have a beer each night if it calms my nerves.
Feeling calm today, hoping the storm is over.
Well I thought I would post an update on my swollen glands.
Doctor had told me to come back middle of July to see how things are going (he isn't in the slightest concerned about my glands).
I freaked out last week and decided to go see him Friday. I could feel him rolling his eyes before I even walked in lol.
I specifically went this time 'cos I wanted him to feel my glands and see what he thought. He had a really good feel, not just my neck but my armpits and chest and collarbone area.
He has said that they are smaller than the last time and any he can feel are basically pea sized. He said they feel just like I'm getting over something - he said they do NOT feel abnormal. He went on to say that nodes in people with tonsilitis are actually a lot bigger than mine.
I am so glad he said they have shrank because I thought the same too. He is sticking by his guns and saying come back middle of July if no better.
Well I am pleased to say the pain and neck stiffness has eased dramatically. In fact I have not even had a painkiller since last Tuesday. Previously I was on 4x a day. I can say that some of the nodes under my ear have gone on one side.
Obviously there is a concern that this has been going on for so long and there are still enlarged nodes, plus the fact that they come and go.
I am starting to think now that they are finally easing and it must be a slow process. I might be clutching at straws but atleast things have not got worst!!
Now I must focus on eating, I have missed so many meals with worry the last 2 weeks and think ive lost weight. I am NOT going to get on the scales and scare myself shitless.
I have also decided that it is OK for me to have a beer each night if it calms my nerves.
Feeling calm today, hoping the storm is over.