Hello!

I am sorry to hear that you are having an issue such as this... For me, while I do not know of any infection in my lymph system I have had recurring pain in lymohs nodes of my arm pit which i have heard is not uncommon. Perhaps your issue is related?

Seems that the Dr. isn't giving you strong enough medications and should be asking that question as well. He/She needs to be more intuitive and not just spend their 2 minutes seeing - if that is what is happening? I don't know. But I do hope you feel better and are taking your vitamins...I take the generic Fred Flintstone chewable multivitamin so I know it all dissolves into my system and then I try to eat a lot of fruit and veges to make up the rest of the daily allowance... I hope it's nothing serious honey. Take care, Eva

It sounds like two things that I am aware of. Swollen lymph nodes and a sore throat are symptoms of chronic fatigue. Also, I get swollen glands because I have Sjogren's, an autoimmune disease. It would be a good idea to talk to your doctor and ask what he thinks is causing this. A blood test can confirm an autoimmune disorder.

I hope your doctor can give you some answers.

Thank you all!! I do have epstein barr so maybe it is related to that. I definately need to talk to you my dr! Or find a new one. Appreciate your support!!

Yes the lymph nodes in my neck are swollen constantly. I have sore throats frequently. My ears hurt. I get fluid build up in my ears too. I get ear infections once in a while. Have had these problems for a long time. I hear ya !

I have had constant swollen and painful lymph glands since I contracted Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 20 years ago. It's the first thing any doctor sees when they look at me.

I only recently developed FMS (about 3 years ago).

I'm surprised that antibiotics work for you.

I don't accept antibiotics for this problem because they never worked when I first got CFS (my CFS was triggered by a viral infection). Now researchers are becoming more convinced that CFS is caused by a retrovirus. Since antibiotics don't work on viral infections, I won't let a new doctor prescribe antibiotics for my swollen painful glands.

The only thing that helps me--all my symptoms--seems to be bed rest and heat. Makes for a boring life, but that's typical.

Since doctors are just guessing when they treat us, and we're all different, do whatever works for you.

Good luck.

Not sure if this helps you but, I'm in a near-constant state of swollen glands (under my jaw, primarily the right side and then under my right armpit). The swelling worsens with every Fibro flare and every sore throat. My sore throat situation is frequent - probably from post-nasal drip and/or frequent sinus infections. Even a bad scratch or having a cavity filled will cause my glands to swell. It's like a marble under my jawline.

I'm hypoglycemic and have been since at least college. It has gotten much worse within the last year. I have noticed that minimizing my sugar intake has helped decrease the severity of my hypoglycemia and it has reduced the severity of my sore throat. Maintaining proper blood sugar is vital for the majority of the body's systems - the most important one for me now involves my immune system.

Do you also have issues with blood sugar?

I've had two lymph nodes that get sore off an on since I first got this disease, but no infections. I wonder what causes an infection in a lymph node? Have you done any research? It would be interesting to find out.

Just a thought.

Mizroze

I did once and got better with antibiotics & hoping you get better soon xxxxxooo's Praying for you and hoping you get better soon!