OK, here’s the thing. About 3 weeks ago I had pain under my right arm-pit and a couple of days later I felt a small bulge there so I went to the hospital. The doctor performed an examination, ordered an ultrasound of the general region and they both concluded to swollen lymph nodes due to infection. I was prescribed 10 days of broad range antibiotics (amoxicillin) and went for another round of ultrasound. The results revealed that the largest node had shrunken down to one thirds of the size (from 1.5 cm to 0.5 cm) and that no other treatment was necessary as my body would take care of the rest.

But here’s my problem. I’ve been feeling lightheaded nearly all day and it appears my blood pressure is low (102/54), the pain in my right armpit has made a comeback but it is much milder and I can’t feel the bulge, and the right side of my buttocks has started hurting as well.

And here’s my medical history:
-I’ve had a bilateral oorechtomy about 5 years ago as my ovaries didn’t produce any eggs (I have never had a period and am on hormone pills)
-I have a fast metabolism. I routinely go number two everyday, sometimes twice a day even though I’m not the healthiest eater. I often get diarrhea that goes away on its own after maybe 6 hours which happens if I’ve had a fiberous meal.
-I’m a smoker (a pack a day) and a social drinker (moderate, never vomitted or passed out)
-I’m a 22 y/o female with a family history of varicose ulcer. (And I’m getting little spider veins of my own already)
-I have chronic sinusitis that won’t go away because of the smoking (but usually not that bothersome other than the occasional congestion and headache brought on by the congestion and quite managable with antihistaminics that work as decongestants)
-I have extremely dry skin and hair and soft nails.

I can respond to any of your questions regarding my medical history. I just want to know if there’s anything I should be worried about or look out for.

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