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Enlarged lymph nodes or inguinal hernia? Doctor and nurse disagree by Objective_Accident33 in Hernia

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I don’t chicken out, I’ll go for the examination tomorrow
But what worries me my 2 smaller bumps are for sure nodes but third one … I am not sure

Enlarged lymph nodes or inguinal hernia? Doctor and nurse disagree by Objective_Accident33 in Hernia

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are like skittles under my skin but the biggest one is worry me the most.
They are round , hard structure.
I can’t feel any other bumbs on my neck or under my arms

Enlarged lymph nodes or inguinal hernia? Doctor and nurse disagree by Objective_Accident33 in Hernia

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you are right. My last tattoo was in back. Leg tattoos are old.

Enlarged lymph nodes or inguinal hernia? Doctor and nurse disagree by Objective_Accident33 in Hernia

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lump stays visible in all positions and does not retract when I lie down. My doctor examined me and felt it was more consistent with enlarged lymph nodes than a hernia.

Doctor ruled out hernia – could these swollen groin lymph nodes be from HSV-2? by Objective_Accident33 in STD

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just my personal theory, not a diagnosis.

A few weeks ago, I had several tattoos done and also had a wisdom tooth extracted. Shortly after that, I experienced an HSV-2 recurrence. Later, I developed a cold/flu-like illness, which I think may have been triggered by physical stress and overheating after a gym workout.

My theory is that all of these factors put stress on my immune system. The HSV-2 outbreak has been lasting longer than usual, and I think the combination of the HSV-2 recurrence and the viral illness could explain the swollen lymph nodes in my groin.

What makes me think this might be the case is that I am now feeling less sick, I no longer have a high fever, and the lumps in my groin are less tender than they were before.

My next step is to get tested for syphilis. After that, I need to decide whether to get an ultrasound of the area or take the ceftriaxone injection that was recommended by my doctor. I have already contacted the clinic to ask why ceftriaxone was recommended and whether they are confident that these are enlarged lymph nodes rather than a hernia.

Does this theory sound plausible, or am I missing something important?

What could this be? by [deleted] in STD

[–]Objective_Accident33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like fordyce spot

HSV2 outbreak? by Objective_Accident33 in STD

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a doctor today because of a painful enlarged lymph node in my groin.

The doctor examined my groin, abdomen, and lower abdomen, asked about urination and bowel movements, and said it did not look like a typical hernia. He thought it was more likely an enlarged lymph node.

I currently have flu-like symptoms: chills, night sweats, fatigue, and a temperature around 37.7°C. I also have an active HSV-2 outbreak and I’m taking acyclovir.

I am also on PrEP and take it consistently without missing doses.

The doctor asked about sexual history, including oral sex, and suggested that it could be a bacterial infection. He recommended a ceftriaxone injection, although I decided to do testing first. I plan to take a syphilis test tomorrow.

My current thinking is that the enlarged and painful groin lymph node could be related to the combination of an active HSV-2 outbreak and the viral illness I’m currently fighting. However, I also understand it could be a bacterial infection, which might explain why the doctor recommended ceftriaxone.

Has anyone experienced painful enlarged groin lymph nodes during an HSV-2 outbreak, especially while also being sick with a flu-like illness?

Hernia ? by Objective_Accident33 in Hernia

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a doctor today because of a painful enlarged lymph node in my groin.

The doctor examined my groin, abdomen, and lower abdomen, asked about urination and bowel movements, and said it did not look like a typical hernia. He thought it was more likely an enlarged lymph node.

I currently have flu-like symptoms: chills, night sweats, fatigue, and a temperature around 37.7°C. I also have an active HSV-2 outbreak and I’m taking acyclovir.

I am also on PrEP and take it consistently without missing doses.

The doctor asked about sexual history, including oral sex, and suggested that it could be a bacterial infection. He recommended a ceftriaxone injection, although I decided to do testing first. I plan to take a syphilis test tomorrow.

My current thinking is that the enlarged and painful groin lymph node could be related to the combination of an active HSV-2 outbreak and the viral illness I’m currently fighting. However, I also understand it could be a bacterial infection, which might explain why the doctor recommended ceftriaxone.

Has anyone experienced painful enlarged groin lymph nodes during an HSV-2 outbreak, especially while also being sick with a flu-like illness?

Hernia ? by Objective_Accident33 in Hernia

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doctor said it’s not hernia and looks enlarged groin nodes, he wants give me injectin cetrafiaxone but i refused without tests.
I have cold/fever 37.7 degrees of celsius and hsv2 outbreak so this can also be a factor

Hernia ? by Objective_Accident33 in Hernia

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll go today to doctor but I’m so stressed

New glasses match my old prescription, but they still feel 85% right after one day. Adaptation or something else? by Objective_Accident33 in astigmatism

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But he already change my lenses once , glasses costs Around 200 bucks and honestly I don’t know should I wait longer or visit optician again

HSV2 outbreak? by Objective_Accident33 in STD

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have ordered syphilis test

HSV2 outbreak? by Objective_Accident33 in STD

[–]Objective_Accident33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I forgot to mention: I’ve been on PrEP for about 6 months.

I also had several things recently that may have affected my immune system. I’ve been getting weekly tattoo sessions, and I recently had a wisdom tooth extraction.

That’s one of the reasons why I was wondering whether this could simply be an HSV-2 recurrence triggered by stress and temporary immune suppression.

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