Q: Swollen lymph nodes and enlarged spleen
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mrsjustin
on October 27th, 2008
New User
Hello. I hope someone can help me as I'm scared. For the past 3 years I have had numerous swollen lymph nodes. I've had CT scans and blood work done numerous times, had my thyroid tested, etc and everything for the most part has come back normal. When they found the swollen lymph nodes they also discovered during an ultra sound that my spleen is enlarged but no explanation for it. Lately I feel extremely worn out, tired for no reason. I keep getting a very swollen lymph node under my jaw line on the left side and last night discovered a lump on the surface of my right rib cage. I've had numerous ear infections since Feb 08 and the doctors have said these various lumps/bumps could be from an old ear infections. But could that explain why I feel so listless? Can anyone tell me if my symptoms sound like something more serious that I can present to my physician because all they've wanted to do since Feb is pump me full of antibiotics but the nodes remain swollen. I am also very sore/tender on my left side (hips, arm, etc)....if anything barely even pushes on my muscles it is painful. I'm only 32 and a mother of 3 and want to be around for my children and husband. What should I do? Thank you sooo much to anyone who can help me.
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