Swollen Lymph Nodes

Hi, Recently I'm going through a lot of issues. I have conjunctivitis on my right eye since 5 days, now i can see early signs on my left eye too. There is a painful blister on the inside of my mouth under the lips, i have a sore throat which the doctor said its not tonsillitis. Today, I opened my mouth wide open in front of a mirror and checked and there was a similar small blister like thing on the wall of my throat. My throat hurts while I swallow. And, im more scared abt having MULTIPLE swollen lymph nodes, one below the right jaw area(swollen and slightly painful when felt, painful only today but felt swollen than that on the left for 2-3 days), one below the right chin area(less painful today, painful and swollen since the last 3-4 days), another i can feel on the edge of my jaw towards both ears but the one on the right is more prominent and painful, and as of now, the last one - touch wood, i hope i get well soon and don't get any additional swollen nodes- on my right cheek but not on the main surface but right aside my ear lobe, it feels lumpy, swollen and painful; when i move my fingers along there, i can feel the tenderness around and im having moderate earache as well. I have the worst kind of health anxiety and i am so fucking scared. Yesterday, i went to the doctor and she felt around my neck and said that im good, she told me that they can feel any unusual-ness if that's there. But today, the new one on my face has me panicking. I feel like the nodes are because im having multiple infections like conjunctivitis, blister, sore throats all at once but im still scared. All i can think of are the dangerous stuffs and im thinking what if i have blisters on throat and mouth and sore throat due to smth dangerous. Thank you for taking your time out to read this. #swollenlymphnode #healthanxiety #lymphnode

Anonymous

Date posted: 16d

Hi, I am really sorry you are experiencing all of these painful health problems. It's very difficult to function when you are in pain and can alter your moods, cause frustration, irritation and worry. You mentioned that you've gone to a couple of doctors and they can't identify the problem and in fact are telling you there aren't any. If I were in your shoes I would look into your healthcare plan ( assuming you have health insurance) and try to find either a new primary care physician or see about getting a referral to an ear, nose and throat specialist ( ENT) to see if they can figure out what's causing all the issues you're experiencing. In the meantime do what you can to feel better by taking over the counter pain relief, maybe trying to rinse with salt and warm water multiple times a day and find something to remedy the conjunctivitis whether through a local pharmacy or asking around about what you can use. Rest, relax and try to do things to promote self care and relieve the worry and pain. I hope you can start to feel relief and remember this is temporary and you will get better. I'm here if you wanna vent more or talk.

reginahehe

Date posted: 6h

Hi, Thank you for reading it thru and thanks for such a warm message. I feel better now and your message was also sweet and thoughtful, it kinda did help me relax. I am sorry for my delayed response, i was pretty much fixated on not engaging until my doctor's appointment, hope you understand. If you also wanna vent abt anything, i am more tgan happy to be present. ^^ Thanks again!

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