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    Dec 7, 2007, 12:53 PM
    Bump on lymph node behind ear
    My lymph node behind my left ear is swollen and I have a bump on it. It feels like I have a headache around the area of my ear. Any ideas what it could be from?:confused:
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    Dec 7, 2007, 12:55 PM
    Have you been ill recently? Could it be a simple pimple in the area of your lymph node?
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:03 PM
    No I haven't been sick at all this year. Ive been having really bad headaches since thanksgiving though. Its not a pimple either I definitely made sure of that. Im not sure what it could be, it doesn't hurt unless you press on it a little bit
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:04 PM
    You need a proper medical diagnosis by a medical professional.

    It could be any number of things, however, we would just be guessing and our guesses could be hazardous to your health. Please make a doctor's appointment.
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:06 PM
    I made a doc appt. but they couldn't fit me in until next Tuesday. But thanks for your help
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:07 PM
    That's not too far away. You should be fine until then.

    Please keep us posted as to what you find out. And, good luck to you.
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:08 PM
    Thanks, I definitely will:)
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:17 PM
    You are very welcome. Sorry I could not help you more, but without being able to visualize the bump and take a long medical history, we can only speculate as to what is going on. It may be something very simple, or something more serious, but I hate playing guessing games when it comes to health issues.
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:21 PM
    I completely understand, you wouldn't believe how many horrible thoughts have been running through my head. Im having my doctor do blood work on me and a complete physical, this has definitely been an eye opener and Im going to make sure I go yearly for a physical.
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    Dec 7, 2007, 01:25 PM
    Good for you!! I applaud you for taking your health in your own hands. Please keep me updated as to what you find out. I am always up for learning something new.
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