lymphoma?

[jays63]

Im a 30 yr old malealways in good health. Lately i noticed a swollen node in my neck just below my jaw. Its been there for about three months. About 1 month ago i had pain in my armpit and back of knees and have been having abdominal pain in the lower part of my ribs as well as muscle pain in my calves. I tested for hiv and hepatitis c about 6 months after my last sexual exposure. Can this be a sign of lymphoma even thoufh all blood tests are normal? Shouldi try to get a biopsy of tje node in my neck? Thanks for the input

[Definatelyworried]

It should be good to be informed about HTLV 1 and HTLV 2.
There are tests for it similar to HIV test and Hepatitis C tests.
Sometimes it will be difficult to find somebody who will test for this.
However all blood donations are tested for HTLV 1/2 in developed countries.

[jays63]

All these symptoms statyed at about 6 months after

[jays63]

About 8 months ive had 4 antibidy tests at weeks 10 18 25 28

[Definatelyworried]

How long has it been since your risk exposure now?

[jays63]

Thanks. I went to gp he doesnt seem too concerned. The pain under arms seems to come and go but i have an appt with specialist next week jjust to be thorough. I have been stressed about this and he thinks it might be anxiety related but the symptoms have been ongoing for a while. I guess ill see next week. Thanks guys

[mandy876]

this could be thyroids the one under your jaw.  but if you are having problems under your arms and in other joints.  it is time to go to your doctor.  very important.  good luck  mandy876

[silverfox67]

Best to have a doctor check it out.  It could be swollen glands - or it could be lymphoma as you think... A forum cannot diagnose something like that.  Please see you physician.  

Best wishes