How to measure a lymph node

[Westielove]

Hi fellow lymph node worriers

I was wondering if anyone can tell me how you 'measure' your lymph nodes, as I hear you all saying 'mine measures 1-1.5 cm' etc etc, but how can you tell? I currently have an enlarged lymph node in my armpit and have been feeling it to see if it is a 'normal' size, however when I finally manage to feel it (it jumps away from me so is hard to grip) I can't exactly feel where it begins and ends. I feel like it is bigger than 2cm but my husband felt it and said no it's not and that it's hard to tell the true 'measurement' because of skin around it

How do I know if it's abnormal size?

Thanks for any advice, I'm freaking out here

P.s I have no cold or rundown etc

[Fishmanpa]

Medical professionals are best to judge and measure a node. That being said, since there's no reason to be doing so, it's best not to poke and prod yourself (I mean it! Take your hand away from your armpit! ;) )

Positive thoughts