Ok, so I found a lump below my ear 3 months ago- then 4 weeks ago I got sick- chest cold and nasal drip. I still have some wheezing and congestion in my chest but my cough is definately better- my ears however are still plugged with fluid and I am on my 2nd dose of antibiotics because the first ones did not take the lump down nor take away the bad cough. These antibiotics are not doing anything either- my cat scan said my lump was normal but my doc wants me to get a second opinion- but here is what really concerns me- I used to work out 1 hour and a half 6 days a week- and I cannot get through 15 min of cardio- I am soo winded and fatigued. I also black out a lot- and even when I get up slowly I will black out- some days are worse than others. I have been waiting to see an ENT doc- but has anyone else experienced this?
2006-11-20 08:41:17 · 2 answers · asked by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No the lump is below my right ear right at the angle of my jaw- my lymph nodes are below it- I can feel them- they are more bean shaped and this lump is harder and it is round.
2006-11-20 09:25:43 · update #1
Sister, I wish I were a doctor! I do know that when I am in the first stages of the flu, I get light headed, even dizzy to the point of the room spinning, but I don't pass out.
If you have the flu, if that is what it is, it could say a lot about being winded.
However, and this just recently happened to a friend. Ask the doc about Human Parvo. Have you heard of it? The lump might even be caused by this. All your other symptoms point in this direction also.
I think you told me that you were seeing your ENT tomorrow, and I hope it's early. Look it up on your fave health sight, or just google it or go to about.com. Anything!
A blood test will tell if you have this. Don't miss the doc appointment. I'll pray for you!
2006-11-20 10:23:47 · answer #1 · answered by Emma J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By "below my ear" do you mean about 3 inches behind the ear on the neck about an inche from your spine? If so then it is completely normal and is a lymph node - likely the "superficial cervical node" and is completely unrelated to your cold/flu symptoms.
I am sorry the antibiotics aren't working - perhaps you are immune to them due to prescription overdose (too many antibiotics and they stop working) or you were given them in error. You can't help a virus with antibiotics so you may in fact be doing your body a great dis-service.
I hope you find the right treatment and feel better soon.
2006-11-20 17:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋