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I was wondering if there's a connection between swollen lymph nodes and endometriosis? I've had swollen lymph nodes before and they was up for quite a while, but lately my pain has been pretty constant and yesterday it got pretty bad I could barely move and it's not much different today, the lymph node in my groin has been up a few weeks but now there's one under my armpit too. Does anyone else ever have this? And know if it is related to endo? xx

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Definitely get the one under your armpit checked out, endometriosis increases the risk of all reproductive cancers.

Endometriosis normally leaves the spleen alone but if it effected it it would cause lymph nodes to become inflamed.

I used to get cold sores every period so I believe in the pelvis it may be an autoimmune symptom of endo but the one in your armpit needs to be checked.

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I'll definitely speak to my doctor, the armpit one is what's baffled me most, thank you x

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shellypenning

Hi

I get this too, every month. I have has it checked and all seems ok. I would say definitely get it checked but it could just be another random symptom?

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Kirstiexxx in reply to shellypenning

I'll get it checked by a doctor today, I did wonder if it's another random symptom especially in the groin

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shellypenning in reply to Kirstiexxx

Do your breast swell? Only ask cos I get swollen lymph nodes at the same time. Doctor said it could be hormones?

I also get them in my neck, having a scan of that tomorrow,

Let me know how you get on X

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Kirstiexxx in reply to shellypenning

Not that I've noticed they don't.

My doctor didn't seem to know and didn't give me any answers so I'm none the wiser, I do find it strange they're up at the times I'm at my worst with endo x

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shellypenning in reply to Kirstiexxx

So he was happy nothing was going on? Endo is such a strange disease!!

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Kirstiexxx in reply to shellypenning

Pretty much, laughed at me when I said is it just down to endo!

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Billysugger21

Yes. My glands always swell when endo is bad or periods. Gynae told me it's due to endo and immune system. Hope this helps

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Kirstiexxx in reply to Billysugger21

That's good to hear, thank you

Don't know if you are checking back for answers, but I may have another detail to add. My daughter has been having the same issues with swollen lymph nodes in her groin...right side mainly. We just found out that in very rare cases (less than 1%) these are symptomatic of Inguinal Endometriosis. Check out this link and consult your doctor. Surgery is recommended to prevent possibility of malignancy. Best of luck! endometriosisnews.com/2015/...

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Hettybettyyyy

I just want to chime in ive had this same thing for a year now ovulation and pms I get swollen underarm and neck lymph nodes so I definitely think theres a connection somewhere

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RGEB

hey just wondering did you ever find out what this was?

I’m pretty sure I have endo just waiting for my lap and I’m experiencing burning / tingling in my groin and armpit where my lymph nodes are located just wondered if this was ever confirmed as endo?

Also experiencing dizzy spells during my ovulation and the week before my period and I’m getting a little worried it’s not just endo. But then I do read peoples real stories of endo and it seems to cause all sorts of random symptoms!

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