Lump in Neck. what happens next...?

[beastling]

I would really appreciate any advice/experience... I have had a lump in my neck for about 9 or 10 months now... is about marble sized and quite deep (by which I mean you can't see it sticking out). Went to GP this week fully expecting an 'it's nothing, go away' but actually got referred on for blood tests and an ultrasound. I am a little bit worried now. Blood tests will be done on thursday... but I have no idea how long I am going to end up waiting for the u/s. How has it worked for other people and what was your outcome if you don't mind sharing. Trying not to panic. Thanks for any info.

[RockinD]

Depending where it is, could it be connected with your thyroid?

I had a hideous lump in my neck for two years, which disappeared literally overnight after my first dose of thyroxine.

[beastling]

Wow! Thanks for the quick response rockinD :) Hmmm, it's a little more than halfway down and perhaps an inch to the left of centre. I should have mentioned... Doc didnt think it was a lymph node (wrong place) and wasn't my actual thyroid but because my dentist has had concerns abt my thyroid before i think thursdays blood tests will be Thyroid related.
Can I ask... was your lump the actual thyroid or just a random lump caused by it? Thanks again.

[FruitbatAuntie]

I have two lumps which sound very similar in the same place, OP. Frightened the life out of me when I noticed then, aged 18. They turned out to be blocked salivary glands (I think... blocked something glands anyway). Still there 20 years later, but have never caused a problem.

Hope all goes well at your u/s appointment.