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Is Lymph Node Swelling A Common Problem For People With RA?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Chicago, IL

Hi everyone! I'm wondering if any of you experience consistent issues with swollen lymph nodes, or if you have ever had an issue with neck/sinus swelling (even just one time)?

A little background on my situation: my rheumatologist and I have been monitoring a swollen lymph node under the right side of my jaw for several months now and I'm just finally getting it checked out by a specialist. I am going to have a biopsy on Tuesday and would love a little insight from anyone who has experienced… read more

January 11, 2018
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A myRAteam Member

That is so true my daughter has fibro n was treat like she was a nuicance everytime she went to doc which wasprob twice a year i was diagnosed with fibro n ra n get told off for not goin enough 30 times a year the stigma that comes with fibro is disgusting my heart goes out to you everything that medically happen to you after being diagnosed is put down tofibro as if somone with fibro cant get cancer meningeitis total joke hope youre ok

January 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I have had a swollen gland in my neck, just under the jaw. Some times it would bother me more so i would have my PCP check it, but she always said it was fine. Having Fibromyalgia as a diagnosis labels you as a depressed hypochondriac!!

January 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I have gotten swollen glands in my neck often in the last 10 years they come and go

January 13, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Hi, I haven't had the lymph node problem but I do have sinus problems.I take a couple meds for it.Good luck with your biopsy!

January 12, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I'm pretty sure it's just one of the many symptoms of RA. I had problems for several years. I also got thyroid tumors. The tumors were biopsied, no cancer was found.

January 15, 2018

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