Swollen and hard lymph nodes

Hi i'm new here,

I was bitten by a tick a few years ago and have had weird symptoms ever since. Never diagnosed with Lyme. Nothing too severe that it would interfere with everyday life, but more recently i've had some worrisome symptoms.

Mainly, there is a lump or node in my clavicle area that feels hard, almost like a bone. I can't really move it around. This is freaking me out because i immediately think some sort of cancer. But my mind keeps returning to that tick i found.

I don't really know how long it has been there, but i suppose it's possible i've had swollen lymph nodes for a long time now.

Is it possible to have hardened bumps/nodules in the clavicle area due to Lyme? Anyone experience this?

I have a little mound of what feels like a few little lumps grouped together. They're sort of elongated though. Best way I can describe them at the moment is.. like anorexic tictacs.

A little nodule, yeah.

Also, it's sore, when I rub it.

I don't think it's a lymph node, at least for me anyway. Mine's on the bone. I don't think they are get so close like that. Maybe.

I do have swollen, tough lymph nodes though, in my neck and pelvis area. Probably everywhere, but those are the ones that get actively sore, without me having to feel them to tell.

I don't really know how to fix it.

They say red root's good to get the lymph moving, but I wonder.. what if the nodes are too plugged up to let anything through?

I wish I could go in there and break them up.

Anyway, I hope you can get the help you need, here, elsewhere, anywhere, any way you can get it.

Post Edited (NotQuiteAntonio) : 9/22/2015 6:17:50 PM (GMT-6)

Hi Mike,
Can you get in to see a Lyme literate Dr? Or have you had the test done by Igenix for Lyme and Lyme co-infections? Also, I would IF I were you, insist on testing for the HHV6 virus and the mthfr gene mutation that is seen in people who have reactivated viruses such as the hhhv6!

Also, perhaps you should get an ultrasound done of the area where the nodule(lymph nodes) are!

I had swollen & painful lymph nodes in my neck, throat, and armpit. It has gotten much better with treatment!!!!

Take care & God bless!

Bump. Anyone else?

Hi Mike, welcome to our community!

I have a swollen, sore clavicle lymph node (left side) - has been present for almost as long as my first symptoms of lyme disease. My left side is where I have the radiculopathy symptoms - (pinched nerve symptoms - shoulder blade, arm, hand, finger on left side of body).
I always thought it was a knot in a muscle until I had my first LLND appt...and he said 'nope, it's a lymph node".
I am finally now treating for bartonella - a co-infection of lyme disease...after being on antibiotics for lyme for 9 1/2 months.

lymph node issues can be symptoms of lyme, or bartonella...so I'm thinking you might want to have an Igenex WB test done - since you had a tick bite prior to that lymph node swelling and now have other symptoms.

Have you read through the "New to Lyme?...Start here!" thread at the top of the page? It's full of good information.

I hope you keep reading, posting, and asking questions - great group of people here!

Mike - mine is not solid and bone-like. I can move it a bit. And the area is tender when it is enlarged. Mine is not always enlarged and palpable - only when I'm flaring or herxing.