gothic_rose
07-09-16, 21:01
hiya all
well Im usually a heart attack/chest pain worrier. And I have conformed HA but it always been related to heart disease/angina etc But not today!
Ive been under the weather since the weekend....bit of a virus or cold, the usual suspects, headache, sore throat, sneezing, slight temp, body aches etc. Nothing major..
Monday I noticed a lump/swelling in my left arm. well inside my elbow actually just above the crease and to the right, round, rubbery, about the size of a small strawberry. Did nt hurt unless I prodded it. Then later on noticed another lump in the exact same place but on my right arm. Above the crease but to the left this time. A bit smaller.
I presumed swollen gland due to my cold. Blood clot also crossed my mind but tried to ignore that niggle. Called GP, they were quite dismissive said not to worry about it unless lumps hurt or got bigger. Well today they got bigger, I asked the pharmacist to take a look as I was there anyway getting something for my daughters mouth ulcers and they were "Thats really odd call the dr today" So I did.
different dr that saw me was quite taken aback. she said its very unusual to have significant lymph node swellings on one elbow let alone 2. In the EXACT same place on each arm. I have to have blood tests as swelling here can sometimes "mean something more nasty". I have the word urgent stamped on the form and she wants the tests done tomorrow and result by friday. I was nt worried untill I saw the words" lymphoma?" and lymphoduopathy (sp) scribbled in the comments box. The glands in my neck are also raised and sore but I would expect this with a cold/virus
I am determined not to think or worry about this until I get the results. My daughter has also been feeling off colour with sore throat and cough this week so I would like to say Im pretty sure I have nothing to worry about. Im just feeling a little anxiety right now. Thoughts anyone?
well Im usually a heart attack/chest pain worrier. And I have conformed HA but it always been related to heart disease/angina etc But not today!
Ive been under the weather since the weekend....bit of a virus or cold, the usual suspects, headache, sore throat, sneezing, slight temp, body aches etc. Nothing major..
Monday I noticed a lump/swelling in my left arm. well inside my elbow actually just above the crease and to the right, round, rubbery, about the size of a small strawberry. Did nt hurt unless I prodded it. Then later on noticed another lump in the exact same place but on my right arm. Above the crease but to the left this time. A bit smaller.
I presumed swollen gland due to my cold. Blood clot also crossed my mind but tried to ignore that niggle. Called GP, they were quite dismissive said not to worry about it unless lumps hurt or got bigger. Well today they got bigger, I asked the pharmacist to take a look as I was there anyway getting something for my daughters mouth ulcers and they were "Thats really odd call the dr today" So I did.
different dr that saw me was quite taken aback. she said its very unusual to have significant lymph node swellings on one elbow let alone 2. In the EXACT same place on each arm. I have to have blood tests as swelling here can sometimes "mean something more nasty". I have the word urgent stamped on the form and she wants the tests done tomorrow and result by friday. I was nt worried untill I saw the words" lymphoma?" and lymphoduopathy (sp) scribbled in the comments box. The glands in my neck are also raised and sore but I would expect this with a cold/virus
I am determined not to think or worry about this until I get the results. My daughter has also been feeling off colour with sore throat and cough this week so I would like to say Im pretty sure I have nothing to worry about. Im just feeling a little anxiety right now. Thoughts anyone?