Your experience with a persistently swollen lymph node is understandable, especially given your autoimmune diagnosis. It’s reassuring that the ultrasound showed no suspicious features and your doctor attributes it to your autoimmune condition—this is actually quite common. Many people with autoimmune disorders (like celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus) report swollen lymph nodes as their immune system remains in a heightened state of activity. Since your node hasn’t changed significantly in years and imaging supports its benign nature, cancer is unlikely, but your concern is valid. If the node grows, becomes painful, or develops other worrisome changes (like...

Your experience sounds incredibly challenging, and it’s clear that your body is reacting severely to gluten, whether it’s due to celiac disease or a worsening gluten intolerance. Given your recent symptoms—especially the intense diarrhea, chills, and systemic inflammation—it does align with celiac disease, particularly since your doctor noted these as hallmark signs. The fact that even trace amounts (like soy sauce) are now triggering such extreme reactions suggests your sensitivity has escalated significantly. Since you’ve been gluten-free for a week (aside from the soy sauce), your doctor is right that the blood test might still detect antibodies if your gut is highly inflamed. However...