gahh, I'm scared.
so basically, I've been diagnosed with acute inguinal lymphadenitis. my left lymph node on my pelvis is swollen and tender. it was putting pressure on my ovary, too, which was causing some pains similar to period cramps. anyways, the doctors said it was probably a bacterial infection, so they put me on antibiotics. I'm scheduled to get a blood test tomorrow to confirm it.
The problem is that I am feeling worse every day. I'm getting the side effects from the antibiotics (nausea, diarrhoea), but none of the benefits. My lymph node is really swollen and painful, and something has to be done. The doctor said if the problem is not a bacterial infection, it could be viral or malignant. Associated viruses are mostly STDs, though, which I know I don't have. So what if it's malignant? I'm worried.
the results of the blood test tomorrow will determine if I should get a biopsy. I'm a very anxious person, and I'm always worried about cancer, especially after the stuff with Steel... I know it's not likely and I probably just need to give the antibiotics some more time to get working, but... I can't help but worry-- after all, what else am I gonna do while laying around the house in pain? :\ meh. My body is sore and achy all over, my left pelvis hurts, I can't stop coughing... What's wrong with me, and when will it stop? :[