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Can that be a lymphoma?
Hi all.
During the last week so many bad thoughts passed through my mind and here I am worried and hoping I will find support from people who might help. First of all let me say, I am 28 years old and I have been always a little hypohondric - reading a lot about health conditions, diagnosis, etc. Here is my problem:
2-3 months ago during the night I woke up for a couple of minutes with a mild cough. No obvious reason for that. That happened probably 2-3 times. Later, I completely forgot about it. Also during the last couple of months from time to time I wake up in the night with itching eyes. Also no obvious reason to know where it is from. From the summer to today I have lost about 6-7 kg of my weight, but I think it is mostly because of non regular eating, not sleeping enought (too much working) and because of the stressful way of life. What really stressed me 2 days ago is the pain I've got in my left lymph node. It is not perpetual pain, just appears for couple of seconds and disappear. Being hypohondric I immediately opened google, put some of my latest symptoms I have already mentioned and found out, the possible reason might be lymphoma. None of my lymph nodes are swollen, I don't have fever niether night sweats, but still I am worried cause I have some of the symtoms. And it is quite strange how one of the symptoms appeared - after reading that pain in the chest and cough are one of the symptoms I began to have them. Which means that the sense of hypohondria is well developed in my mind. But still other symptoms that appear from time to time can not leave a peace of my mind.
I just want you to give me an advice am I at risk and does these symptoms mean that I may have lymphoma? I am scared and afraid and I think only about that. Please all advices and help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
During the last week so many bad thoughts passed through my mind and here I am worried and hoping I will find support from people who might help. First of all let me say, I am 28 years old and I have been always a little hypohondric - reading a lot about health conditions, diagnosis, etc. Here is my problem:
2-3 months ago during the night I woke up for a couple of minutes with a mild cough. No obvious reason for that. That happened probably 2-3 times. Later, I completely forgot about it. Also during the last couple of months from time to time I wake up in the night with itching eyes. Also no obvious reason to know where it is from. From the summer to today I have lost about 6-7 kg of my weight, but I think it is mostly because of non regular eating, not sleeping enought (too much working) and because of the stressful way of life. What really stressed me 2 days ago is the pain I've got in my left lymph node. It is not perpetual pain, just appears for couple of seconds and disappear. Being hypohondric I immediately opened google, put some of my latest symptoms I have already mentioned and found out, the possible reason might be lymphoma. None of my lymph nodes are swollen, I don't have fever niether night sweats, but still I am worried cause I have some of the symtoms. And it is quite strange how one of the symptoms appeared - after reading that pain in the chest and cough are one of the symptoms I began to have them. Which means that the sense of hypohondria is well developed in my mind. But still other symptoms that appear from time to time can not leave a peace of my mind.
I just want you to give me an advice am I at risk and does these symptoms mean that I may have lymphoma? I am scared and afraid and I think only about that. Please all advices and help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
1. I lost the weight in 1 month.
2. I had a fever (This is what causes the night sweats) The fever comes while I sleep.
3. I had some fatigue but I was working hard at work. I had the sinus pain (That was where the major tumour was located)
Yes it can stay hidden for a long time. Mine was also located in the bone, they thought that was where it has been hidden for years.
When I was diagnosed I spent some time going through my family tree.
I found out that My Great Grandfather died from Cancer at the age of 47, and my Granfather from the same side also died from Cancer, he was 67.
They say it is most likely hereditary. You stay tough. Stay Positive. Get that Drs. appt and don't worry. I'm here if you need anything more.
Ron
2. I had a fever (This is what causes the night sweats) The fever comes while I sleep.
3. I had some fatigue but I was working hard at work. I had the sinus pain (That was where the major tumour was located)
Yes it can stay hidden for a long time. Mine was also located in the bone, they thought that was where it has been hidden for years.
When I was diagnosed I spent some time going through my family tree.
I found out that My Great Grandfather died from Cancer at the age of 47, and my Granfather from the same side also died from Cancer, he was 67.
They say it is most likely hereditary. You stay tough. Stay Positive. Get that Drs. appt and don't worry. I'm here if you need anything more.
Ron
Thank you, very much for your your detailed and prompt response. I am glad you are here and hope you feel healthy and you won the pain and the cancer. Let me ask you a couple of questions which I believe are important:
1. What means "I lost 25 lbs" very quickly? 1 week? 1 month? 2 months? What is quickly?
2. Did you experience any fever at all?
3. Months before your symptoms appearance did you notice any minor health problems like cough, chest pain, fatigue?
The reason I am asking is because all I have read about lymphoma is that the reason this disease in insidious is that it stays hidden for many months and even years. And those are the first stages. When the symptoms become severe, a lot and obvious it is usually the 4th stage and too late for some people to recover.
Wish you all the health in the world, positive emotions and many nice moments in the future.
1. What means "I lost 25 lbs" very quickly? 1 week? 1 month? 2 months? What is quickly?
2. Did you experience any fever at all?
3. Months before your symptoms appearance did you notice any minor health problems like cough, chest pain, fatigue?
The reason I am asking is because all I have read about lymphoma is that the reason this disease in insidious is that it stays hidden for many months and even years. And those are the first stages. When the symptoms become severe, a lot and obvious it is usually the 4th stage and too late for some people to recover.
Wish you all the health in the world, positive emotions and many nice moments in the future.
To me, I'm not a Doctor. It does not sound like Lymphoma. My Symptoms when I got N.H.Lymphoma were large in amount. My Lymphnodes did not hurt. My primary location was in the Nasal Pharnyx area. I lost over 25lbs very quickly. I had constant night sweats. Due to the location of mine I had bad Sinus headaches, Tinitus in ears,
I also experienced lots of Fatigue, and muscle soreness. I was Stage 4 large B cell and I'm still here. Don't jump to conclusion and think the worse. Just go in to your Doctor tell him/her your symptoms. Let them do some bloodwork. Let them check your Lymphnodes. They may do a CT Scan. Just don't worry that its Cancer. Stay positive and keep living your life the normal way. Let those Hypochondriac thoughts go away.
I also experienced lots of Fatigue, and muscle soreness. I was Stage 4 large B cell and I'm still here. Don't jump to conclusion and think the worse. Just go in to your Doctor tell him/her your symptoms. Let them do some bloodwork. Let them check your Lymphnodes. They may do a CT Scan. Just don't worry that its Cancer. Stay positive and keep living your life the normal way. Let those Hypochondriac thoughts go away.
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