Red skin blotches and itching

[mafic9]

For the past year I have been getting red patches on my neck, around my collarbone, and on my abdomen. You can see my other post for my other symptoms, but I was wondering if this could be related to my symptoms of enlarged lymph nodes and splenomegaly. The blotches themselves just appear randomly, and then go away to only come back again.

I also have a really itchy scalp and my back itches like crazy everyday without fail.

Any response to this would be helpful.

i also have pain where my spleen is and now also find that I have pain on the LRQ of my abdomen roughly 3-4 cm below the rib cage.

[mafic9]

I have found a lump behind my ear at the hairline. I am not sure whether or not this is related to my other symptoms, but I do know the lymphatic system does extend to that area of the body. Of course I am not trying to worry but as it has been over a year now without answers, and all enlarged lymph nodes are in my abdomen and lungs vicinity along with my enlarged spleen. This is the first time I have actually possibly felt an enlarged lymph node...if that is of course what it is.

Nervous but not sure if I should see my oncologist yet or wait for the planned visit in May.

[Dnmh]

You're welcome. I hope you get some answers soon!

[mafic9]

Thank you for your response. I will keep the community informed on any news whether good or bad that could hopefully help to inform.

Also I hope for a speedy solution for you.

[Dnmh]

It's difficult to say if they are related or not. It could be a simple case of hives, based off the fact that they come and go. I can tell you're quite concerned over this, especially since you're still waiting for some answer, and that alone could cause hives and itching. What info I could find (medical journals) indicates that swollen mesentric nodes could also be caused by an inflammatory or infectious proccess.
You do have an oncologist, and that's a good thing. IF it is an indolent lymphoma, he may feel, based off your history and previous CT scans that a watch and wait approach is warranted. The not knowing is the most difficult thing. You're in limbo, not knowing where to turn. I haven't dealt with cancer myself, but my own health issues have been over 5 years in the discovery stage and while we know that I have SFN, we don't know what is causing to try and stop it. My mother has CLL out of remission, with what I believe are B symptoms, but they are still watching and waiting. So  I do understand your frustration.

Please stay in touch. I can't help you get a diagnosis any sooner, but I can at least be here if you need to rant.
Keeping you in my thoughts!