I found my first swollen lymph node about 6 months or so ago on the back of my neck. Until last summer when I got my tonsils taken out, I usually got strep throat at least twice a year. Knowing my history, my doctor said that it was probably just a lingering lymph node from all of those infections. Six months later (presently) it is still there. It is about the size of a bean and does not hurt.
About 2 or 3 months ago, I felt a lump on the side of my breast. It is located somewhat in the middle of my armpit and my breast. The bumps/that area sometimes hurts to press on, but I lift weights often and the muscles there are often sore. I went to the school health center about it and she did a breast exam. She didn't really feel anything and said that it is probably just in my muscle and that if symptoms or the lump persists then to come back. I waited about two months and recently went back because the lump is still there. At this point I can feel more than one lump. They are fairly small. Another doctor checked it out and said he didn't think it was anything to worry about but sent me to an ultrasound anyways just to be sure. I got the ultrasound and the results came back completely normal.
While waiting for the results, I happened to notice another swollen lymph node or small lump in my groin area. I also found two slight visible bigger lumps. As I felt around it seemed that it is a clump of little bumps or swollen lymph nodes. I can't be sure that all of these are swollen lymph nodes, but that is my overall question. Could the lumps in my breast that I'm feeling be lymph nodes? If all of these little bumps are lymph nodes, it can't be good that they are in three different places, correct? What are the possible causes for this?
I just want to get a little more information before I go back to the doctor because I don't want to go back if it seems like nothing to worry about. I also find myself very tired a lot. The feeling of severe fatigue comes and goes meaning that it is not every week, but some days and weeks are worse than others. As you can see I'm just a little paranoid... finding lumps on your body is not exactly reassuring!