Optimusprime
18-06-14, 18:38
Hi,
Around about 3 weeks ago I found a lump behind my ear. It wasn't overly large and I could move it with my fingers. Of course I researched it online and jumped to the conclusion that it was a swollen lymph node.
At that time, I began come down with a head cold/sore throat/sore ears - the usual stuff. I was ill for about 2 days and got back to full health. I am a very healthy person and look after myself.
The lump behind my ear has now gone down in size but it is still there. It doesn't hurt, but if I keep touching it (which I do) it will get a little bit sore. I've attempted to measure the size of it, after several failed attempts I would say it is around 0.5-0.6 centimetres. I have asked all my friends to touch and they say they can barely feel it and that I am worrying myself into the ground for no reason.
I can't see a doctor because I am working in the US at the moment. I know deep down that it is nothing and I probably get it all the time but never felt behind my ear.
Any advice on how to stop touching it or take my mind off it would be great! I CANNOT stop thinking about it, my mind won't shut off.
Around about 3 weeks ago I found a lump behind my ear. It wasn't overly large and I could move it with my fingers. Of course I researched it online and jumped to the conclusion that it was a swollen lymph node.
At that time, I began come down with a head cold/sore throat/sore ears - the usual stuff. I was ill for about 2 days and got back to full health. I am a very healthy person and look after myself.
The lump behind my ear has now gone down in size but it is still there. It doesn't hurt, but if I keep touching it (which I do) it will get a little bit sore. I've attempted to measure the size of it, after several failed attempts I would say it is around 0.5-0.6 centimetres. I have asked all my friends to touch and they say they can barely feel it and that I am worrying myself into the ground for no reason.
I can't see a doctor because I am working in the US at the moment. I know deep down that it is nothing and I probably get it all the time but never felt behind my ear.
Any advice on how to stop touching it or take my mind off it would be great! I CANNOT stop thinking about it, my mind won't shut off.