I found a lump (hard, hurts if I push on
it, hasn't shrunk over 3 days, and it's
about 3/4-inches all around). It is on the
medial side of my upper calf. I don't see
swelling on the skin around it nor any
redness.
I'm wondering if this could be a cancerous
lump? Or a lymph node swelling? Any signs
for me to tell?
Will make an appointment with the doctor
this week but am in a state of panic in
the meantime. I also just moved to NYC and
need to find a doctor still......yikes.
Thanks,
gtrekker2003
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MandMs
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Re: Lump On Leg Posted: 08-20-07 04:03am
gtrekker2003
wrote:
Hi!
I found a lump (hard, hurts if I push on
it, hasn't shrunk over 3 days, and it's
about 3/4-inches all around). It is on the
medial side of my upper calf. I don't see
swelling on the skin around it nor any
redness.
I'm wondering if this could be a cancerous
lump? Or a lymph node swelling? Any signs
for me to tell?
Will make an appointment with the doctor
this week but am in a state of panic in
the meantime. I also just moved to NYC and
need to find a doctor still......yikes.
Thanks,
gtrekker2003
Don't panic! It seems like you're having a
swollen lymph node. Have you hurt you leg
recently or done excessive exercise?
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gtrekker2003
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 3
Lump On Leg Posted: 08-20-07 18:24pm
Hi!
I don't know if I hurt it. I have a very
physical job and ALWAYS hurt myself so
can't remember if I did or not. I have
been doing lots of yoga of late, moreso
than usual, but that's about all the extra
exercise.
I'm in a bit of a sticky situation as I
can't seem to find a doctor willing to
take new patients, even though I have had
health insurance for a year plus. So, I'm
not sure how soon I can get this checked
out yet. Hopefully soon.
Thanks for the input. Makes me feel a bit
better.
gtrekker2003
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MandMs
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Re: Lump On Leg Posted: 08-21-07 01:29am
gtrekker2003
wrote:
Hi!
I don't know if I hurt it. I have a very
physical job and ALWAYS hurt myself so
can't remember if I did or not. I have
been doing lots of yoga of late, moreso
than usual, but that's about all the extra
exercise.
I'm in a bit of a sticky situation as I
can't seem to find a doctor willing to
take new patients, even though I have had
health insurance for a year plus. So, I'm
not sure how soon I can get this checked
out yet. Hopefully soon.
Thanks for the input. Makes me feel a bit
better.
gtrekker2003
I'm happy you're feeling better. Hope
everything end well. Please, write after
seeing a doctor. Good luck with finding
one!
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gtrekker2003
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 3
Lump On Leg Posted: 08-26-07 07:42am
Hi!
I went to a doctor and had an ultrasound.
Apparently, it is a lipoid, one of the
most common benign masses. A relief!
Thanks again for the input.
