Now, several weeks later, my axillary lymph nodes are still swollen and sore and I have seen an oncologist/hemotologist. Every blood test in the world seems to have been done but they are still sore and swollen and I am tired all the time.
The biopsy only showed reactive lymph nodes. Is there any thing to be afraid of or will this just pass. My dr. suggested taking additional B-12 injections (my B-12 level was on the high side already) and taking CoQ10.
I just get the idea they have no idea what is happening. Anyone with any experience on this?
Now, several weeks later, my axillary lymph nodes are still swollen and sore and I have seen an oncologist/hemotologist. Every blood test in the world seems to have been done but they are still sore and swollen and I am tired all the time.
The biopsy only showed reactive lymph nodes. Is there any thing to be afraid of or will this just pass. My dr. suggested taking additional B-12 injections (my B-12 level was on the high side already) and taking CoQ10.
I just get the idea they have no idea what is happening. Anyone with any experience on this?
Hi,
How are you? I can understand how this uncertaintly must be affecting you.
Reactive lymph nodes can occur as result of stress, infection like cytomegalovirus, brucellosis, tuberculosis, herpes simplex, parasitic infections like leishmaniasis and toxoplasmosis. It can also occur in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus.
Then there are malignant causes like lymphomas.
All these causes have to be ruled out. A through examination by an experienced physician may help. Take care!
The lymph node biopsy came back as reactive lymph disease with atypical lymphocites. I've had the Chest CT Scan with contrast. Now the lymph nodes in my groin are enlarged as well.
All we keep doing is running more and more tests. I'm very tired. I do have a neurological disorder as a left over from a car accident 12 years ago. I crushed my arm and the nerves were badly damaged leaving me with a symphathetic nerve disorder. It is treated with neurontin and duragesic. The doctors don't seem to think one has anything to do with the other as I have been on the same meds for 12 years.
Thanks for your reply. Any other thoughts?
Hi,
Do you have any other symptoms apart from the enlarged lymph nodes?
It is quite possible that you may have to undergo a lymph node biopsy to rule out hodgkins disease and lymphomas.
The oncologist will probably run some more tests like chest X ray and CT scan to rule out lung cancer and leukemias.
Please let me know if you need more information. Keep us posted.