So it looks like its a benign lymph node, they looked at the other nearby glands and everything appears normal. So I think for the mean time ill just live with it and move on. However, ill keep an eye on it over time and make sure Its not getting bigger or having strange unexplained symptoms. Well sigh of relief for now. Anyways, hope everyone else gets answers soon!
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Yep, a sigh of relief, thanks for letting us know.
Perhaps a celebration is in order and be kind to yourself
Thank you erica god bless
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That’s good news for you! I bet it feels good to get some answers.
Fingers crossed I get some answers shortly. Thank you for sharing with us. Take care.
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Thank you and I’m hoping you get answers soon as well. Definitely keep us updated on your outcome!
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Hi, I have the same thing. Been about 6 days now as I was hoping it would just go away. It’s no better or worse, just a dull ache down my neck and jawline. I guess I’ll head to the doc after Easter to have it checked out.
Hoping for some further diagnosis from earlier posts 
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Hi @dallas.telford thanks for posting and I am so glad that you plan to see the doc after Easter.
Perhaps if your symptoms get worse or change then don’t forget about 111 or A&E and your Haematology ward if you have one.
Please do let us know how you get on and really look after yourself
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Hi @BrandonA welcome to our forum.
Please do let us know how you get on with your medical team.
Really look after yourself
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Hi! I’ve had the same bump behind my right ear for as long as I can remember ever since i was a kid and I’m 22 now. I got diagnosed with POTS a few years ago and ever since I started experiencing symptoms, I’ve randomly got a dull pain behind my ears every one in a while. After some anxiety-ridden googling, I’ve found that POTS has a lot of similar symptoms with lymphoma and it’s got me really worried. You mentioned that another poster on this thread probably has nothing to worry about because he doesn’t have any symptoms but I can’t help but think that the POTS could have been a misdiagnosis.
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Hi @williams welcome to our forum.
Perhaps you might consider talking to your GP/medical person about your concerns.
Ask the fears, questions and practicalities that are playing on your mind.
Please do let us know how you get on and look after yourself.
Hi @williams,
Welcome to our forum. Sorry to hear that you are worried and having doubts about your original diagnosis. Do you mind me asking how your POTS was diagnosed? Did you ever have an ultra sound or biopsy of your bump? Like Erica suggested, I would encourage you to speak with your GP if you are concerned and discuss your worries about lymphoma with them. Many illness have similar signs and symptoms and google does not help relieve anxiety at times.
Please let us know how you get on and look after yourself.
Take care
Fiona (support services nurse)
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@fiona_bloodcanceruk i had no ultrasound or anything. my sister had POTS in high school so they did an EKG and decided that that coupled with the symptoms i had (fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, etc.) meant i had the same issue.
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