cathylynn wrote:
dragonsanddemons wrote:
Why does it seem like my body is always doing something potentially quite concerning, which then clears up on its own? I swear I'm not looking for things to worry about or exaggerating for attention or anything - in fact, I don't like drawing attention to myself - I hate it.
Most recently, I discovered a lump at about the place where my neck and shoulder join, which isn't there on the other side. I'm very tempted to just keep quiet about it and hope it's nothing.
probably a reactive lymph node. have you recently had an infection? get it checked out if it gets bigger.
No recent infections or illnesses, unless it was something minor enough I didn't notice. The lymph nodes under my chin don't feel swollen at all, and typically they do if I have, say, the start of a sinus infection that I'd dismissed as just my chronic sinus issues, or something. My plan was to mention it the next time I see my doctor, if it's still the same, and to make an appointment to get it checked out if it gets bigger or starts hurting or anything. Thank you for the advice
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