CS: periodically swollen lymph nodes?

crincrin Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:08 pm

For years now my axillary lymph nodes (usually anterior axillary) have been swelling up periodically, maybe every 3-4 months. They're mildly painful to the touch. I never have any other problems, like infections or cuts/bruises, etc. Any idea what it could be?

crincrin Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:09 pm

On a similar (completely unrelated) note, sometimes my inguinal lymph nodes swell up, but I'm pretty sure this is related to a recurrent pilonidal cyst. Any ideas for that?

Gibson Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:13 pm

sounds like allergies. The worst would be mold, which triggers the deepest autoimmune response.

CausticSymmetry Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:32 pm

crincrin - Would recommend you apply some Dead Sea Bath Salt. If you have a Trader Joes' near you, that stuff will work.

Apply it to the affected area while in the shower everyday and it should shrink within a week.

Gibson Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:42 pm

can't delete post. actually, chronic swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck would be more indicative of reaction to an airborne allergen.

crincrin Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:16 am

Thanks CS, but the swelling/pain itself isn't that bad. What I'm actually trying to figure out is what could be causing this. Ie, whatever's causing this is probably keeping me in a perpetual state of inflammation.

Gibson, thanks I'll look into mold, but I've never noticed swollen nodes in the neck/head.

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