![]() ![]() It was the specialist that ordered the scan and discovered the extent of the problem. My regular hemo doc didn’t seem to think it was a big deal and did no further checking. I’ll be happy when these painful neck go away and it seems only treatment will make that happen.ĭefinitely talk to your CLL specialist about it if they linger. This is one reason why the doctors have decided to start treatment next month even though my wbc numbers are not that high. Quite uncomfortable! Plus I have several more that we’re discovered on a CT Scan. I currently have several extremely painful lymph nodes in my neck area. Lymph nodes from CLL go up and down and sometimes they hurt and sometimes they don’t. If they stay enlarged after the head cold goes away, they are possibly associated with your CLL. They may go down once you have recovered from the cold. Hi wizard, lymph nodes often pop out when you aren’t feeling well or are fighting infection. I am on ibrutinib now and all my nodes melted away, in the first few weeks. I have had a couple painful ones, but it usually subsides and the bigger pain is dealing with the mental aspect of having a physical reminder we have Cll. It helps to know that in most cases our Cll doesn’t require emergency attention. ![]() I worry that some complication will come up while I am traveling. I continue to travel to keep Cll from running my life. It’s good to get feedback on here but also a good practice to report any symptom that concerns you to your doctor. It is always good to keep in mind most of the posters on here are not doctors and any advice or opinion is not a substitute for calling your doc. There is a lot of great information on here and I too find the site and members most helpful. The symptoms you describe sound typical for ordinary everyday Cll. There is a small risk our Cll can transform into a more aggressive cancer for which more immediate attention is needed. My guess the advice would be to finish your trip and see them upon your return, but I am no doctor and can’t give medical advice.Ĭajunjeff in reply to Wizzard1663 3 years ago If you are really concerned, maybe try calling your doctor’s office and tell them you are out of the country and see what advice they give. My doctor’s assistant has been very kind in accepting emails from me when I have any health issues pop up, and I am careful not to abuse that privilege. That said, whenever we have changes in our Cll presentation that concern us, it’s usually a good idea to report them to our doctor. If you have a virus or bacterial infection, that could cause your nodes to flare as well. Some deal with pesky nodes for years before deciding to treat. Unlike other cancers where treating early can be critical to your outcome, there rarely is some immediate need to treat Cll. If by alarmed do you mean there is some drastic change in your Cll that would require you stop your trip and return home, the answer in general would be probably not. With the limited information you gave about your Cll and the broad spectrum of concern the word “alarmed” can mean, it’s hard for anyone on here to answer your question. Mouth cancer, larynx cancer, oral cancer, as well as lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and leukemia are several types of cancer that, in the majority of causes, lead to the appearance of the enlarged lymph nodes in the neck.Wizzard, sorry you are having those problems. ![]() ![]() Furthermore, many infections that occur in the body, such as skin and ear infection, impetigo, acne and sinusitis, as well s gum disease and dental infection, may cause the swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck. Fever and weight loss are common symptoms associated with lymph node inflammation. You may observe visible lumps and bumps on your neck that might be causing you pain. Sometimes, this inflammation may occur for no apparent reason. One another cause of this condition is the inflammation of epiglottis, which is medically called epiglottitis, but other possible triggers are sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis and HIV/AIDS. An enlarged lymph node in the neck is usually a sign of an infection detected by your lymphatic system. The most usual causes of this condition are sore throat and strep throat, as well as common cold, tuberculosis and tonsillitis, but several viral and bacterial infections, such as rubella, toxoplasmosis and peritonsillar abscess are proven to cause the enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck, too. If they stay enlarged after the head cold goes away, they are possibly associated with your CLL. One of the most common disorders of lymph nodes is their swelling, which occurs due to several reasons. Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes in the Neck ![]()
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