Pea sized lump on back of neck

[ikindawonder]

Three weeks ago i discovered a pea sized lump on the back of my head on the right side. At first the lump was not painful but now that three weeks have passed the side of my head seems to have a constant burning/pain sensation. The lump seems to have not changed in size nor has it moved. every now and then my back and neck will hurt, but the burning is constant and annoying. I have visited 2 doctors, the first felt of the area and said it felt like a torn tendon and told me not to worry about it. Two weeks later i decided to visit another doctor he said that he wasn't sure what it was but didn't look like anything bad (This guy was a joke). As of date i have had no test ran on me and i am in perfect health no other symptoms exist. 1 year ago i began having pain in my arms and back, I visited two different neurologist and had two MRIs of the lower and mid back. Both said everything looked good and to just see if it went away over time. I no longer have the arm or back pains but I'm  not sure if this is related to my current problem. My question is, Has anyone else out there ever experienced this or know what may be going on. What general direction do i need to start heading to solve this problem, my main concern right now is if this problem is severe AKA cancerous/tumor i don't want to waist time. Thanks for your help!

[supersmile]

In response to your post degrading soulz9 (original post below) ... the purpose of this post is to get advice and comfort about a symptom that is absolutely terrifying for many individuals. As a nurse you should be practicing compassion and empathy at all times, not just in your practice. Part of being a nurse is not to criticize an individual b/c of their beliefs or opinions even if it is personal to you. As a person in the medical profession you should do this at all times even on a medical forum.
In regards to your spelling correction... how much more arrogant can you be? You are not the school nurse I would want around my child.
I hope you have rechecked your attitude since November 08.

Original post by rn_tracy1_rn

Why do you say that because the doctor is "the school health center doctor" they are not "that good?"  I am a school nurse.  I also work in hospitals, nursing homes, home care, pediatrics, clinics, etc.  I am well educated and very thorough.  As are many nurse practicioners and PA's.  All doctors go through the same training until they start to specialize.  Usually I don't criticize others, but since you opened that door, how good are you?  If you have a "soar" throat you better catch it before it soars away through the sky.  That would be a sore throat.  So before you accuse someone else of being "not that good", take a little look closer to home first.

[ash4183]

please let me know what they said.  i found a pea sized lump under my chin(not around any bones) and it is freaking me out.  it does not hurt at all, but i am wondering what it could be.  thank you

ashley

[rocknrun]

i went to the doctor in 03 about a couple lumps in my neck.  My doctor called them lymphoepithelial sists.  I actually had surgery on the biggest one located under my left ear but within a month of surgery it was back.  i went back to a new doctor shortly thereafter who instructed me to have some kind of scan, which i did.  I brought the images to him and miraculously, he said all the lumps were gone.  I thought this was strange because i could still feel them both with my fingers and by the dull pain they sometimes gave me when eating and swallowing.  Recently, i began having the most painful pinching sensation just behind my left temple. they are sporatic like hiccups and last about two seconds each.  two days after this pain started i woke up with a stiff neck.  i though i slept on it funny.  the next day when the pain and stiffness were still there i felt a little pea-sized knot under the big sist mentioned earlier. it was very tender to the touch. there was another one just like it on the back of my neck under the hair. On the third day, i had developed a little red sore.   it looks and feels like a burn but i'm fairly certain i havent gotten burned by anything.  this morning i have a litttle cluster of these red sores newly formed.  I have been under constant attack from these brain hiccups for four days, my neck constantly feels like its burning and tingling and is extremely stiff.
I have no ideas whats going on with this lump business but i hope to go to the dotor soon.  Any thoughts would help. thanks

[deepakj]

I noticed small lump on the back on my neck behind my right ear, it appeared after I got a bad cold and sinus infection. it is painful when pressed. thanks to everyone who posted here. the symptoms does seem to be linked to the sinus issue.

[rn_tracy1_rn]

Why do you say that because the doctor is "the school health center doctor" they are not "that good?"  I am a school nurse.  I also work in hospitals, nursing homes, home care, pediatrics, clinics, etc.  I am well educated and very thorough.  As are many nurse practicioners and PA's.  All doctors go through the same training until they start to specialize.  Usually I don't criticize others, but since you opened that door, how good are you?  If you have a "soar" throat you better catch it before it soars away through the sky.  That would be a sore throat.  So before you accuse someone else of being "not that good", take a little look closer to home first.

[Dee007]

I just fund a small pea size lump just to the right of my neck about 1 inch under my chin. It is not sore - I feel fine and when I pinch the skin I can hold the lump in my fingers. I am calling my dr. tomorrow. Any advice out there??
Diana