How do you learn to live with a “shotty” node?

[Stephenie.welch]

I have one in my neck. It swelled up really big back in 2017 when I got hit with a stomach virus and a cold at the same time. It is noticeably bigger than the other side and sometimes swells bigger when I get sick or have a sore throat. It also swells if I poke at it so I definitely advise against touching it much. The doctor told me not to worry and it hasn't changed in 3 years so I figure its probably fine.

how big does yours feel?

[Stephenie.welch]

Hey worry wart how big does your 1.7 one feel? Like does it feel like a kidney bean?

[Worrywart84]

I have two “big ones” — they feel about what they measured on ultrasound — the 1cm one feels larger than a pea but maybe like a small blueberry. The 1.7 cm one feels like a kidney bean I suppose?