Lump On Arm And Leg - lymph nodes, cyst? Posted: 12-03-07 10:58am
Hi. A few days ago I noticed that my left
leg near my shin felt bruised. It does not
look bruised but there is a swelling/lump
there. Although I couldn't remember
banging my shin I wasn't all that worried
about it and figured it would go away.
Well it is still there and seems to be
getting worse. Last night I noticed that I
also have a small lump on my left arm just
below my elbow.
I am just back from my GP. He thinks it
could be enlarged lymph nodes or a cyst.
He told me just to keep an eye on them at
the moment and go back in a month if they
are still there or if any more pop up. I
just find it strange that I have two
painful lumps on seperate parts of my
body. I also didn't think that these areas
would be where I would get enlarged lymph
nodes.
Do you think it's likely that these lumps
are related?
Thanks for any help.
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MandMs
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Posted: 12-14-07 04:45am
Does the second lump has similar
appearance like the first one?
Are they painful on touch?
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inkworks
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Posted: 12-14-07 10:51am
Hi. The lump on my arm has now gone away
but the one on my leg is still there. It
started off as a swelling but is now a
firm lump. It is on my left leg to the
left of my shin bone. It is not as sore as
it was but is still slightly tender to
touch.
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stephensmom0629
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Just wondering Posted: 03-11-08 13:21pm
I have been searching the web for about 2
weeks now for some insight into what is
going on with my leg. I know it has been
a while since your post, but I am hoping
you will receive this response.
I, too, have a lump in my leg (shin area).
Mine is in the right leg right against
the shin bone. They have ruled out DVT,
and my family doc said she "thinks" it may
just be a muscle spasm. My question is
should it have lasted this long, and does
a muscle spasm cause fluid retention in my
leg?
I called my doc yesterday, but she still
hasn't returned my call. It is not like I
am a hypocondriac or something. I have a
large knot on my leg and it is really
starting to get painful.
I was wondering if you have been
diagnosed? And if you have, would you
mind sharing what you found out.
Thanks!
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4x4mom
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Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 2
Me too Posted: 05-27-08 20:10pm
I am a nurse who often ignores her own
health issues. Not good, I know, but I
too have recently asked my orthopedic doc
to look at a lump on my left lower leg. I
have had now for about 3 months, it feels
like a bruise. I am having an ultrasound
tomorrow to rule out DVT. About 1 week
ago I noticed a smaller lump on the back
of my neck that is painful as well and
appeared quite suddenly. My doc also
looked at that one but didn't know what to
say other than, "I'm not a neck guy."
I started to wonder if this is swelling
lymphnodes, but why? I also have an
unexplained drop in my hemoglobin levels.
Cancer?? I hope not. I will be following
up with an internist to get some more
definitive answers.
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rogerboy
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Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 2
me too Posted: 06-07-08 22:30pm
Hi to all, I have also noticed a lump on
my right leg to the side of my shin. It
feels like a lymph node and I bumped the
area about two weeks ago. But I wondered
if any of you found out what the swelling
lymph nodes were? I'm hoping yours were
nothing. Please let me know. Thank you.
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4x4mom
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Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 06-12-08 09:08am
I had my ultra sound and found out that
the lump on my leg is a superficial
bloodclot and is nothing to be worried
about. Treat it with warm compresses and
ibuprofen.
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