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Posted: 08 July 2007 at 8:49am | IP Logged

I  discovered a lump in ym neck a numer of weeks ago...about 4 i think. As it was  not painful i just ignored it. I then noice dit was getting bigger so went to my gp last weds who said I have an ear infection despite having no ear ache at all ..Dr gave me antibiotics but since then I have found more lumps behind my ear and in my neck as well as having crippling back ache in the mornings.

I got up 1 hr ago and still very sore. I can be stiff in the morning but it never lasts this long.

I am not sure if going back to the gp is worth it.....I am wondering if anyone else has had anything like this recently as there are so many bugs going around.

Posted: 08 July 2007 at 10:24am | IP Logged

There would be no harm in going back to your GP, that is what they are there for! If you are worrying about things then it wont help, as stress has endless effects on our health. At least your doctor will be aware of them, and he can reassure you about what they are. Could be the anitbiotics you have are just not working on the infection.

Hope you are feeling better soon, and let us know how you get on xxxx

Posted: 08 July 2007 at 11:35am | IP Logged

I can't help either, but hope you get better soon. I would go back to the gp

x

Posted: 08 July 2007 at 11:47am | IP Logged

Sounds like your lymph glands are up..which start just under your ear and basically work like a road map round your body.  If you can feel the lumps those will be your lymph nodes, tiny pea size nodes which are part of your lymphatic system.  They are your first port of call where infections are concerned.  Once in the nodes your neutraphils (first line of defence for bugs and) will be kicked into action and will be going on a seek and destroy mission for naughty bugs.  Once your neutraphills are sent out..your white blood cells (which are the big beasties) then spring into action as they seek out where the netrophills have marked the naughty bugs..and destroy naughty cells.  Your antibiotics will be doing its work as well.  Finish the course..take some paracetamol to ease off the pain, also try gargling salt water, minging, but will help with your throat.

Have a nice long soak to ease off the back ache..and a nice hot water bottle under your back when you go to bed.

When you finish your course of antibiotics..if they are still there go back and see GP.  Is no hassles and jobs done, good luck chica

Posted: 11 July 2007 at 6:22pm | IP Logged

hi hun, i would wait to see if the antibiotics work and if they dont then go back to the doctors, you dont have to see the same doctor either.

good luck and hope your feeling better soon

take care

xx

Posted: 11 July 2007 at 7:13pm | IP Logged

Steph, can I call you 'teach' from now on? This thread is like a biology lesson!

What Steph said...

Hope you're feeling better soon Kim.

love Rachel x