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:

Have you been ill recently? Could it be a simple pimple in the area of your lymph node?

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

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.

I made a doc appt. but they couldn't fit me in until next Tuesday. But thanks for your help

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.

Thanks, I definitely will:)

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.

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.

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.