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Posted 5/8/2013 11:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well. Just here to ask for a little support. I have had a hardened bump on the side of my new for a few months now, at first I thought it was an ingrown hair so I forgot about it, but it has not gotten smaller so I am starting to get concerned. It is not huge by any means, you cannot see it protruding from my neck unless I tilt my head against my shoulder on the opposite side,making the skin tight, then you can see it a little bit. I am hoping that it is just a swollen lymph node, but I am going to see my dr. about it tomorrow, or today if they can get me in. Please just keep me in your thoughts, this has been making me anxious for quite some time now so I'm hoping to get some relief!!
Posted 5/8/2013 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lexaaaa,

I would say have it checked out by your doctor if you are concerned.

omething similar but different (Just to take your mind off it maybe). I smoked for 11 years and my doctor told me it irritates all parts of the body, including lymph nodes in the neck area. I actually have one that is really more pointy and easier for me to feel and feels hard anyway.  The doctor always says there's nothing wrong. I quit smoking about 8 months ago and the size has receeded somewhat but it's still as pointy as ever.  Just a weird human thing for me....  Anyway, yes get it checked out and remember if you are worried about it, it's not like it's going to make the truth any better or worse.  Get the right answer from your doc and please let us know how are you doing!  In the meantime don't turn to Google for medical advice, I convinced myself I was having a heart attack and that my wife was bound to have a miscarriage two terrible and horrible things.  Just listen to your doctor and not the Internet!

Anyway, waiting to hear the news from you.  Keep in touch!

Joshua

 

Posted 5/8/2013 2:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lexaaa,

Good job on going and getting this checked our for your peace of mind.

I am sure that it is nothing serious, and getting an answer will save you a lot of worrying about it.

There have been so many stories here (some of mine included!) that have started out with a worry about a mysterious health concern...that turn out to be nothing at all.;)

Let us know how your appointment goes, and know that we go with you in spirit and support!

S.C.
Posted 5/10/2013 3:19 PM (GMT 0)
Good news guys, I went to my appt and everything checked out fine. Dr. Said that it was an irritated hair follicle that I further irritated by trying to "pop" it which just pushed the bacteria down deeper. He gave me a general antibiotic and said that it should be cleared up in a few days. I am s relieved you would not believe it! Thank you so much for all of the support!!
Posted 5/10/2013 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
Doing the Happy Dance with you! Enjoy the feeling of relief...and remember in the future, if something else comes up that you are frightened over...that this time there was nothing serious to be concerned about! This will help you to be more relaxed about any futher worries.:)

S.C.
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