swollen glands

[Jo118]

hi. i have had swollen glands since decembe, and i dont what it can be.

i have hiv test - negative
i smoke, so could dat be it.

i need help plz

[DebM412]

How big or large are the glands in the groin? Are they larger than 1 cm?

[sindy24]

I had a really bad toothache. i know i need dental work. A few days later the gland in my neck and one in my groin was swollen on the same side. Sometimes i also have aches in various areas. Is this serious. I went to the doctor and i was give antibotics for a possible infection. I'm almost done with the bottle but the glands are still swollen. I'm very worried.

I wondered if it could be more and i'm being very paranoid. I've even though about HIV infections but i took a HIV test in 2005 and it was negative and i've been with the same person and no one else since 2003.  Sometimes they appear to be going down and then as soon as i touch them they come back up.

Any suggestions. I'm freaking out.

[h02184]

Where are the swollen glands? Do you have any flu-like symptoms? Any low-grade fever or body aches, chills, or cold sweats?

Whether you have other symptoms or not, I'd get a referral for an ear nose and throat specialist ASAP and go get it checked out. It's not normal for your glands to be swollen for longer than a couple weeks...

Good luck!