Re: Swollen Lymph Nodes and Watery Eyes

[Guest guest]

Hi Jewells:

Since i have been were i think you are i know the fear it sets in

motion when one does not know WHY a part of the body is hurting.

Now,I don't know about lympnodes. What i HAVE experienced both

following my RAI (177 mc) and technitum dose, for a parathyroid scan

(20 mc) are very painful salvia glands (under the ear and down the

jaw line)along with dry mouth, swollen tongue, sores in mouth and

swollen gums - i have talked with all the Dr's involved in the Thyca

care and my Dentist. Everything checks out OK so my medical community

is saying they don't know what the cause is.

Setting the cause aside, - What is recommended for relief of the pain

and swelling (and whati do)is:suck on sour candies (thoughi am

finding natural products ie grapefruit works better for me, a little

of all that artifical flavoring goes a long way with me), use warm

compresses, aspercreme can be helpful and firm but gentle massage of

the areas brings some relief.

Listed clearly on the printed sheet of possible side effects to the

nuclear meds.is this salvia gland problem. Since, I have also

experienced itchy and very dry eyes at the same time, it seems

feasible to me that there is a connection.

What i have also found is thatmercifully the paing does ebbsand

flows.So there are times when it does not hurt. It also is taking a

very long time to go away. So i am learning to enjoy my pain free

days.

I don't know if that helps. I can definately identify with your

discomfort and pain and hope yours clears up soon.

Sharon

Papillary Cancer (lymp nodes involved) Stage 3

TT in June 2001

RAI in July (177 mc)

Approaching my 1 year scan.

> Hi everyone,

> I wanted to know if anyone has experienced swollen lymph nodes by

the

> ears, and under the jaw line post RAI. I found this " lump " a few

> days ago, and after it doubled in size I went to my GP. He thinks

it

> is a swollen lymph node due to allergies. I have no other allergy

> symptoms.

> I had 100mci's of RAI on March 4,2002. I am feeling very hypo, yet

my

> TSH indicates that I am hyper. This is the worst I have felt since

> my diagnosis a year ago, and I am starting to get a little

> concerned. Is it normal for your lymphatic system to be out of

whack

> post RAI?

> Your input is greatly appreciated.

> Hugs to all!

> Jewels

> dx microscopic pap 4/01

> pt 5/01

> tt 10/01

> 100mci's RAI 3/02

[Guest guest]

hi, i have just had rai 2 1/2-3 weeks ago. i am sore under and around

my ears, and a few " swollen areas " . mostly what is bothering me

though is the ears and sore tongue.i am feeling a lot better than i

had been. still get tired though about two in the afternoon to early

evening. take care

> Hi everyone,

> I wanted to know if anyone has experienced swollen lymph nodes by

the

> ears, and under the jaw line post RAI. I found this " lump " a few

> days ago, and after it doubled in size I went to my GP. He thinks

it

> is a swollen lymph node due to allergies. I have no other allergy

> symptoms.

> I had 100mci's of RAI on March 4,2002. I am feeling very hypo, yet

my

> TSH indicates that I am hyper. This is the worst I have felt since

> my diagnosis a year ago, and I am starting to get a little

> concerned. Is it normal for your lymphatic system to be out of

whack

> post RAI?

> Your input is greatly appreciated.

> Hugs to all!

> Jewels

> dx microscopic pap 4/01

> pt 5/01

> tt 10/01

> 100mci's RAI 3/02

[Guest guest]

After I-131 therapy in doses of 100-150 mCi about one third of patients

will have swelling or tenderness of the salivary glands for a few days to a

few weeks. The two main glands are the parotid glands, which are located at

the angle of the jaw and extend to the ear, and the submandibular glands,

which are under the jaw line near the angle of the jaw.

When the salivary glands are swollen or tender after radioiodine,

physicians unfamiliar with radioiodine therapy often misdiagnose them as

swollen lymph nodes or strep throat. An exam by a physician familiar with

the effects of radioiodine can set the record straight.

Jeff

At 09:08 PM 4/26/2002 +0000, you wrote:

>Hi everyone,

>I wanted to know if anyone has experienced swollen lymph nodes by the

>ears, and under the jaw line post RAI. I found this " lump " a few

>days ago, and after it doubled in size I went to my GP. He thinks it

>is a swollen lymph node due to allergies. I have no other allergy

>symptoms.

>I had 100mci's of RAI on March 4,2002. I am feeling very hypo, yet my

>TSH indicates that I am hyper. This is the worst I have felt since

>my diagnosis a year ago, and I am starting to get a little

>concerned. Is it normal for your lymphatic system to be out of whack

>post RAI?

>Your input is greatly appreciated.

>Hugs to all!

>Jewels

>dx microscopic pap 4/01

>pt 5/01

>tt 10/01

>100mci's RAI 3/02

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