Lymph nodes

[thissucks31]

Quick question my Submental Lymph Node is swollen real bad hurts bad, and I know the LN is related to my bottom lip where I get cold sores.

Yoy think it's like the first sign to expect a cold sore to appear soon???

Anyone else get a swollen lymph node before a outbrwak.

I'm still trying to figure out my sings before a outbreak you know.

[JBnATL]

Swollen lymph nodes can be an indicator that your immune system is actively trying to fight this virus and possibly a sign that a cold sore is about to pop up. The most common prodrome symptoms are tingling and itchiness, do you have these as well?

JB

[thissucks31]

No tingling or itching..... yet...

It's just really swollen . I've been applying abreva.

[WilsoInAus]

Once your infection is established the lymphatic system rarely reactivates in a severe way to fight the virus. You are most probably reacting to another virus or bacterial infection.

[Sanguine108]

There are herbs that help improve lymph flow. Echinacea, goldenseal, wort garlic...

Self heal (prunella vulgaris) does this too and targets the throat upper area. Very anti hsv. I'd get the tincture form of it....

But St. John's wort is a miracle herb. Just take 1 pill a day for several days or use it when prodrome occurs.

Oh and movement and gentle range of motion stretching improves lymph flow

[Sil_m88]

I have had persistent swollen lymph nodes, which occasionally ache, around my neck and jaw ever since catching HSV2 over a year ago. I know it doesn't make logical sense, but the virus played havoc with my whole body. I know of OBs in three places.. I've heard that after a bad infection sometimes the lymph nodes will never return to their original size. I had a CT scan which supposedly ruled out lymphoma and multiple HIV tests, I must trust the doctor's opinion on this (they don't know, but don't think its anything more sinister). Anyone have any thoughts?

[WilsoInAus]

I'm afraid to say that it makes no logical sense because it can't.

Your doctor says this is herpes? That's a serious issue and you need a new doctor immediately. I hope you weren't diagnosed by this joker in the first place... I'm almost too scared to ask, but he didn't just look and say 'Yes that's herpes!', did they?

[Sil_m88]

No, originally I was diagnosed at a GUM clinic walk-in service by swab. Later as I was having strange symptoms, they said it's something for my GP.. so I went to see him and told him about my recent diagnosis. He couldn't identify anything else wrong with me with scans and blood tests though.