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Arm pit lymph nodes

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designerstubble Enthusiast
designerstubble
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Hello friends
Its been years since I was on year, diagnosed 6 years ago... I had a 2 year recovery but have been well for a long time.
For the first time ever, I accidentally consumed wheat starch in a vitamin tonic.
I had no awful symptoms (vomiting/diarrhoea) except a very tender abdomen, especially in pancreas and liver area... 
A week or so after, I noticed an elevated patch of skin on my armpit. When I examined I had a very tender lymph node (it hadn't hurt until I poked about, except a few pinch pains previously that I thought nothing of)...
So, its been 3 weeks since glutening... I've gone to see docs, they have referred me to breast clinic... I'm petrified now, so trying to think of possible reasons. 
But I am wondering whether anyone has experienced anything similar, or if its even normal for axillary nodes to swell after gluten exposure?
Any advice greatly appreciated.



 

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good to see you!  glad you are doing well.

I don't know the answers to your questions, but coincidentally, my kid just texted me that they found a lump on her nodes.  so, they are sending her for a bunch of tests.  today.  i'll let you know and we'll compare notes?  she just had a baby, so her autoimmune might have been triggered :( 

edited to correct myself:  they found a nodule on her thyroid....  don't know if it's the same.  time for a crash course in thyroid.  calling dr google, calling dr google...…. ?

RMJ Mentor
RMJ
Posted

It wasn’t due to glutening but in my 30s I had a tender, swollen lymph node in my armpit that turned out to be mononucleosis.

designerstubble Enthusiast
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Thanks for replies... I am still waiting for appointment... not a nice time, but appreciate you replying ❤️ 

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