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Multiple 3cm lymph nodes in my armpits.
Hope everyone is doing as good as can be expected. Anyone have multiple 3 cm lymph nodes in their armpits and smaller ones in chest with no explanation? Had a ultrasound and results were multiple heterogeneous hypoechoic areas with hyperemia in the axilla measuring 3.1 x 0.5 x 2.7cm. No fluid collection. They did an excisional biopsy that came back with no evidence of malignancy or infection. No bacteria. Reactive lymph nodes. I have lost a lot of weight and have drenching night sweats every night. I have had so many tests and the only thing off lately is my ESR is slightly high as well as ANC and WBC. Saw a rheumatologist and he dismissed me completely which was oh so fun. This has been going on for 2 years now and getting worse. How can I have all these issues with no medical explanation at all? I am a pretty logical person and I am so confused. Its been a wild ride. Best of health to everyone out there and thanks for reading my rant lol. Oh I am 44 yr old male if that makes a difference.
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I had armpit lumps for many years; in my case they went away after a diagnosis of Celiac disease 16 years ago. They were evidence of this inflammatory disease. They can also occur with other inflammation, bacterial/viral ramping up of immune system, lymphoma, and other. Searching using "hypoechoic areas with hyperemia in the axilla " will give a range of possibilities. If these are new then they hopefully will subside if they are markers for inflammation since that is what lymph nodes are there for. If not, then definitely ramp up why.
@kayabbott This has been going on for 2 years now. They come and go but have never gotten that big before. My tonsils did the same thing a year ago and they took them out along with part of my sinuses and something else I cant remember. Mayo checked me out a year ago thinking lymphoma and thankfully it wasnt that. Funny you mentioned celiac disease. My princess just took blood to look for it. I am just confused that they dont know what's wrong. My primary Dr. said she has never seen armpit nodes that big with no obvious reason. Thanks so much for replying and best of health to you.
@livininthestix I had mine on and off for more than 20 years; for me they were a marker for the intolerance to gluten (celiac triggered later by H1N1). I also had itchy skin rashes. Irksome putting one's arms down and feeling the lumps. It is good that your doctors are ruling out the dangerous culprits. If additional inflammation and other tests come up negative, consider an elimination diet to see if your are sensitive to some food(s). There is no good test for non-celiac gluten sensitivity. My celiac panel test was negative, but I tried gluten free afterwards and my rash, lumps, and GI and reflux problems went away (GI in days, rash and reflux a few months).
@kayabbott thats awesome you figured out how to settle it all down. I tried eliminating all kinds of foods, sugars, dairy, and processed foods. I only eat meat that is raised by me or my family and grow most of our own veggies. The arms going down is so uncomfortable so I get what you mean there. Hopefully I will get some answers soon. Thanks again. Its nice hearing from someone who knows that feeling. I appreciate it more than you know!!
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