Lymph nodes or swollen tonsils scared I got cancer ??? Help

[Citylyfe80]

Yesterday I notice that the left side of my tonsil are swollen I look it up on the internet and it said it is a sign of cancer I don't have no fever or no real bad strep throat so I don't know wat to make of this I also still get some body twitches and pain all over my body but I jus tried to believe that anxeity but now I'm back scared I have a terrible disease I'm bout to go insane if it's not one symptom it's another

[mariabianca]

Anxiety can definitely manifest into physical symptoms & that's what makes it scary. Have you thought about seeing a therapist to talk to? just to ease the stress? it could help

[Citylyfe80]

I went to the doctor today she said its jus a lot of mucus and I gotta goggle more man it's sad that anxeity Can make every small issue into a bigger issue it really makes yu spend money that yu don't have or checkups and time that can be spent on something else I wish I could jus get over all this I'm getting so depressed

[remar]

Many of us that have anxiety also have breathing problems at times.
Can you get in to see your Dr about the swollen tonsil?

[Citylyfe80]

I meant doesn't last all day sorry of the typo autocorrect be killing me

[Citylyfe80]

Thanx a lot I hove no fever I have a little sore throat but I have no trouble eating I get occasionally shortness of breath but I thought it was from anxiety cuz it bow ant last all day and most time if I think about something else it will go away I'm jus freaked becuz if yu read my old post it's a lot of stuff happening to my body and it's hard to explain when it's one thing after another

[mariabianca]

Hi. I'm not a medical professional like others in the forum like nursegirl6572 who's awesome at answering questions but I can offer some knowledge I have  directly from my doctor. I too suffer from anxiety as well as OCD & know what a toll it can take.
Swollen lymph nodes can occur for several reasons besides sickness like seasonal allergies or minor infections that your body fights. Also, anxiety can cause physical symptoms that contribute to what you may believe is going on as well.  
Take a deep breath & try to listen to your body & not your mind. Trust me, I know that's easy said then done, Tell your mind to hush because you need to listen to what your body says & then looks for these signs: swollen lymph nodes for more than two weeks, persistent fever, night sweats or unexplained weight loss, sore throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing. If any of these occur for more then 2 weeks then go see your medical doctor and tell him/her what is going on & that the condition is making you anxious as well.