Lymphoma?

[samantha609]

For the past 3 months I have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck. I went to the doctor and they put me on amoxicillion 2 times a day for two weeks because my doctor thought I had tonsil stones. When that didnt seem to work I went back in and they tested me for mono my test came back negative but I was give a steroid to help with my swollen lymph nodes since it was hard for me to eat and the constant feeling of something being stuck in my throat. That worked for the 3 days that I was supposed to take it. A couple days later I started having the feeling of something stuck in my throat and still swollen lymph nodes. I went back to the doctor she told me I had mono and said that it just doesnt show up on blood work all the time. She ordered another blood test which came back negative again for mono and everything else was normal. I went back to eating fine and then the something stuck in my throat came back and then went away and is now back again which stops me from eating regular food. I have lost weight from not eating so she gave me the same steroids again so that it would bring the swelling in my lymph nodes down and so I could eat but it didnt even work. Now I have times where I get shortens of breath and I always seem to be spitting up phlem expecillay after I drink or eat anything. Im going to be going to get a biopsy of my lymph node under my armpit to see if it cancer but its just a biopsy with a needle. Is there any other tests that I should ask my doctor to schedule? Has anyone else had any similar symptoms?

[Ken_PA]

Hi, as far as the arm you can look up 'cellulitis' and see if that matches, especially if its swollen.

[samantha609]

All my blood tests have come back negative. My doctor wants me to go see an ENT again so i have that scheduled. Now just trying to figure out what is going on. Still cant eat or anything. Nothings getting better. A lot of people keep telling me that i should go to cleveland clinic. My left arm though is now hurting me i have no idea whats wrong with it but my doctors on vacation until the 7th so im going to have to wait to talk to her about it.

[samantha609]

Yeah i think its a good thing and I will keep you posted whenever i get my results back.

[Mochadelicious]

I would think that the node going down in size would be a good thing as I don't think that usually happens when it's related to blood cancers.  Hopefully your blood test will help reveal what is going on with you.  Good luck and do keep me posted.  

[samantha609]

When i went to go get my needle biopsy the swollen lymph node that they were going to use was gone. So they sent me home. I did get a blood test for CMV though today so when i get the results back i will let you know.

[samantha609]

Thanks and I think I might have CMV but my doctor wants to wait to test me for that until after I get my results back from my biopsy. I'm nervous about getting the biopsy done. Waiting is the hard part because I just want to get better.