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!

[Nrussell1]

i got a bump on the back of my neck on the right side it hurts a lil i had a soar throat the morning before and i smoked a cigereette and played basket ball then i found i while scratchign bug bites what do i do am i gunna die

[whiterabbit1988]

hey,i hav a lump under my left ear where my jaw starts, its recently got a little bigger and sore when i poke it, deffo bigger thn the right side of my neck which seems fine also hav a soft painless lump on the left side of my neck behind my ear. had these lumps for over a year. i am 21 and quite scared thats its sumthing serious. would appreciate any advice. thanks xx

[smokylots]

ive had a pea size lump in the back of my neck on the left side for years it dont hurt its hard i went to the doctor a few times about it and he just said dont worrie about it but now recently ive found anouther lump about the same size on the base of my spine has anyone got any ideas what it could be

[Iwannabetterhealthcare]

Please write your congressmen and tell them that Doctors are not good Doctors when they fix and charge  and then say it looks fine.  And we still hurt.....after all the money is spent we are left broke and even more ill.

[KittenSin]

I have recently gotten a marble sized bump on the back of my head a few centimeters above my hairline, its extreamly painful and hard. I have been getting painful headaches since it showed up. I know its not a cyst because I've had close to four cysts this year and I know for a fact thats not what this is.
If anyone can give me some advice I would be very grateful.

[CloeB]

HI, saw your posting when researching a similar problem. I came across this:
Toxoplasmosis - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasmosis#cite_note-guar2-25) on Wikipedia.
Read through it if you can. It mentions the cysts, the flu like symptoms, dizziness, etc. It states that it comes from cat's. Being an owner of 4 cats you can image my thoughts on this discovery. I'm going to seek medical advice, as I would also recommend to you, but mention it to your Dr. if it sounds similar to what your experiencing. Hope I could help or at least eliminate a possible cause. Good-Luck!!