non hodkins

[Traveller225]

Hi
My dad died of Non Hodkins 8 years ago, I have always had one lump or another and they have all been ok. about 3 years ago I developed a lump at the back of my neck where the skull joins your spinal cord on the right side, the lump doesn't hurt hense I haven't been to the doctors, but for the last few months I have started having headaches all the time, and sometimes pains down my arms, this week my hair hurts !!! I know strange, but I have also started itching all over, I feel really tired, but that could be due to the fact I am not sleeping very well, I don't know if this is related but I have always been a bit dyslexic but just reciently I am finding that has become a lot worse I having to re type all the time and have to double check what I have written 3 4 times, and I have the memory of a gold fish. I live in Dubai, having moved from Florida 6 months ago although I am british.
I have no medical insurance which is why I haven't gone to doctors.

[Traveller225]

Thank you, I have another lump behind my ear this morning it is about the size of a pea, so I am going to book an appointment and see a doctor.

[PaulMD]

Hi.

Your symptoms are indeed too non-specific to conclude anything, but if you are concerned that this can be lymphoma, then it may be reasonable to have any enlarged node sampled or biopsied.  The unusual pains and headaches that you are currently experiencing may all be related to increased stress levels and inadequate sleep (as these can increase awareness and perception of pain).

The increased severity of dyslexia may be more related to inadequate rest and should improve when you get enough sleep.

Regards.