Swollen Lymph Nodes???

[DoggieLoverbon]

So my right lymph node keeps swelling, I have no idea why. The only physical pain I’ve been having is in my ears. But it’s not a ear infection, mostly sinuses. And I was dump enough to look it up on google and now I’m freaking out because I think it’s cancerous because it said something about painful lymph nodes and it swelling for no reason, someone please shed some light onto the situation?? I’m only 19, I had blood work done a month or two ago- everything was normal. Had x-rays of my chest and what not.

[Lilypocket]

Perhaps a tooth problem? That can cause pain in the ear and swollen lymph nodes on one side. Obviously I'm not a dr and this is only a suggestion. Have you had your wisdom teeth out?

[DoggieLoverbon in reply to Lilypocket]

No I haven’t. I did have a cavity but it’s on the other side of my mouth where the node is swollen, so I’m not sure. But my node is still swollen although i have a fever blister now and that always makes my lymph nodes swell. So I don’t know if it was like swelling because it was about to come out or what

[Lilypocket in reply to DoggieLoverbon]

Hi

I think you've answered your own question perhaps. The fever blister is probably the answer. But for me earache and 1 lymph node points to teeth. Best check it out when restricted movement eases. See your GP when you can and also a dentist to rule tooth problems out and set your mind at rest. You sound a little anxious and thinking the worst. I am no Dr but you are young and the explanation may be quite simple.

Take care.

[Cromball]

This is most likely something anxiety related. If you can convince yourself of that and stop worrying, the symptoms will probably go away soon after. I often don’t realized I’m even that stressed when they pop up. This is a time of great stress and many symptoms are occurring for me every day. I have health anxiety and get symptoms all the time from anxiety. Before we went into quarantine, I had the same thing - but I had some pain in my gum, ear pain and fullness and sore throat as well These symptoms fluctuated for weeks and have come and gone during the quarantine. I went to 2 dentists to check it out and they saw nothing. It is basically gone now but on the more anxious days - it comes back. I would guess I am grinding my teeth or breathing differently due to anxiety which is causing it. The hormones produced while stressed can do amazing things. I have 15 years of symptoms where I swore it had to be something serious and none have turned out to be much more than anxiety. You are young and healthy - the Odds are definitely in your favor.

[DoggieLoverbon in reply to Cromball]

Thank you!! I just looked at these. I’ve been working with it. I ended up going to the doctor and got more blood work done and they said everything was completely normal!