Swollen gland back of head behind ear

[NatashaLeanne]

I’m really worried, I’m currently 10DPO & TTC - I’ve had a few very faint positives however I have developed a painful swollen gland behind my ear and a red patch in the white of my eye!

I went to the doctors yesterday and they told me it is nothing to worry about, I explained that I think I’m pregnant & I also explained I have cats and I’m worried I could have got a infection from the cat litter but he didn’t do any test, he just told me to go home and cuddle my husband???

I’m so worried I don’t know what’s to do now

He told you to go home and cuddle your husband?! Well for starters I’d be writing to the practice manager about that comment but then, I don’t take crap care or comments like that from any HCP and nor should anyone else.

I always get Swollen glands behind my ears if I’m about to come down with something - most of the time it’s my only symptom as my body is fighting it off.

I really wouldn’t worry or over think it. It would be very unlikely you have picked up toxoplasmosis. I’ve had cats all my life, always handled cat litter and never had a problem.

@Billyjoearmstrong

He told you to go home and cuddle your husband?! Well for starters I’d be writing to the practice manager about that comment but then, I don’t take crap care or comments like that from any HCP and nor should anyone else.

I always get Swollen glands behind my ears if I’m about to come down with something - most of the time it’s my only symptom as my body is fighting it off.

I really wouldn’t worry or over think it. It would be very unlikely you have picked up toxoplasmosis. I’ve had cats all my life, always handled cat litter and never had a problem.

Yeah I was a bit taken back by his comment. I do not know why he assumed I'm straight and married or even in a relationship!

Its a bit of a crappy time, my fiancé is currently in another country so I'm just worrying about everything!

Can't wait for him to get home and marry me so I can "cuddle my husband" haha.

Please try not to worry. It’s far easier said than done, I know.

Just be really kind to yourself this weekend.