Topic: extremely swollen lymph nodes

I had a lymph node that was swollen on the back of my neck.  The reason I knew that it was ther was because it was sore.  I had an appointment with my primary so I told him about it.  The soreness had gone away, but the node was still enlarged.  He said we could have it biopsied (no thank you), or wait for two weeks, come back and check it again.  I tried not to check it everyday..keep hands off...I told myself.  Then, I noticed it was getting smaller.  By the time I saw him again it was gone.  I don't know what caused it.  I wasn't sick.no cold..no sore throat..no nothing.  The only thing I could figure out is I had some dental work done and wondered if that was what caused it.

Try hard not to worry so much.  How long has it been there?  When you see the surgeon he will know what to do.  Maybe by then it'll be all gone!

I'll be checking back to see how you are doing.

I did have a prophylactic mastectomy 2 1/2 yrs. ago on the right side.  Got my implants for both sides at that time.  No fever, that's why the doc was so concerned and no recent illness nor carrying anything. 

There are two painful, tender spots axillary lymph nodes (each one about 1 inch across); that are red, raised, matted areas under the skin, feeling like clumps of pebbles