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534360 tn?1234721915

lymphoma??or other infection help

I am a 27 year old female, who has over the past few months has discovered the glands in my neck swell up and down all day but never really completely go downthe ones behind just below ur ear lobe, there not huge one is bigger than the other maybe abt 2-3cm and apinless, so i Google it and it was the worst think i did coz i came up with some scary things.
i have for a few months now developed night sweats, but i also started taking sertraline around the same sort of time i developed these night sweats and i'm not sure if my anxiety is making all my symptoms worse. I am almost always tired thought the day but can't sleep well at night. i haven't lost any weight if anything i've gained.

i have a docs appointment booked for monday just wanted some opinions 1st.

what else could it be?? i would of thought of glandular fever ect but i rarely have a sore throat.

p.s i quiet often over the last month or so have frequent sinus problems and nausea although i'm never sick just feel it.

any ideas welcome

thanks
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Pum
Sounds like you know deep down what the issue is. You may need to talk to your doctor about your medication if it isn't keeping your anxiety in check and hasn't fixed up your sleeping patterns.

Here's my prescription for anxiety/depression (unfortunately I know all too well what you're going through): exercise (jogging ideally but walk if you can't run), eat regularly, never ever take to your bed during the day, listen to upbeat music, accept every social invitation you get, stay off the scales, take up some charity work that helps you focus outwardly.

Take care and be kind to yourself.
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534360 tn?1234721915
hi thanks for your reply, i know i have skipped all the likely diagnoisis 1st and headed for the worst case, think the anxiety does that lol i take the sertraline in the morning.
i'm not even really sure the gland is overly swollen as i am quiet thin so i think that is making them felt more easily.
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Pum
Any infection could cause your lymph nodes to swell up and sometimes they take a long time to settle down after an infection. It could easily be your sinuses. Night sweats are very common with SSRI drugs. Tiredness can be depression related. Are you taking the pill in the morning or evening? A quick blood test by your doctor should hopefully put your mind at rest. I hope your anxiety/depression lifts soon. Take care.
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