G.I. PA -Hep C linked to Lymphadenopathy?

[activist1]

5 months ago, I had and still have an enlarged lymph node- right breast, and had it checked by a thoracic/vascular surgeon. "Keep an eye on it." I recently have discovered enlarged lymph nodes EVERYWHERE. All under 1cm though.  Supraclavicular, back of neck, groin (5 on the left; 2 on right) and the one I had checked out 5 months ago remains unchanged.  I went back to the surgeon two days ago.  No answers!  How frustrating is that?  I kept pressing.  He's not sure of the Hep C link; RA link; it's not bacterial.  I was checked for cat scratch disease by my PCP last week. So, what about Ebstein-Barr or another autoimmune disease, considering I already have several?  Are these enlargements viral then?  Pretty soon I will be one big walking lymph node if this keeps up.  I like answers, not unknowns.  What do you know about this-any cutting edge info that someone else may not know yet?  Gosh, thanks G.I.PA  Kathy (activist)

[Diana66]

Booo, just realised that this thread was from 2002 - only 10 years !!!! Never mind..

[Diana66]

Hi Kathy
I can only talk about my own experience as I have been diagnosed with lymphoma. So might be a good idea to have a biopsy. I wouldn't do an excisional biopsy but just a niddle one (leave the lymph node where it is)

I have also shown an elevated RA factor and positive Cryoglobulinemia. I hope though all will be good in your case.