Swollen glands a symptom of lupus?

[Becky1984star]

Hi, just wondering if anyone has swollen glands which they attribute to lupus (or any other autoimmune condition) ?

Thanks!

[Kelbol1]

I had swollen gland in my neck before I was diagnosed had to go for scan as it was size of golf ball and had it for more than 4months - was diagnosed the year later with SLE after years having sinusitis problems

[thestorm]

Hi Becky, Yes your glands swelling can be from lupus because as we have auto immune disease, lupus is fighting our bodies everyday. Therefore we are more susceptible to infections. I am sorry your are not well, I would see or call your Dr if swelling persists.Better to be safe than sorry. Hope you feel better soon. peace blessings thestorm

[Stm252]

I always seem to have swollen glands under my armpits and near the breast tissue. No idea why.

[Hidden in reply to Stm252]

Whwn did you last have a mammogram, including a scan of your Axilliary glands? Just a thought.

[Stm252 in reply to Hidden]

I had that last december, The breasts. And they were fine. Does that cover the axillary? Thanks for the idea!

[Hidden in reply to Stm252]

I should ask to have them scanned as I don't think the mammo covers that far round. although if your latest mammo was clear you are probably OK. It's just that I had BC which started in my left breast but spread to one of m lymph glands. Better to be safe than sorry, as you have enough problems already.

[Stm252 in reply to Hidden]

Agreed and good point. Thanks for the idea.

[weathervane]

Hi Becky , i have Sjögrens, prior to treatment all my lymph nodes were enlarged, particularly in my armpits which were very painful. I still have a problem with this but its not nearly as severe . Best wishes 🌸