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Lumps at the base of my skull. seems like swollen lymph nodes, this way off and on for mths, ear pressure/fluid. hand/foot itching, numbness. see dr?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes!: Anything that has been an ongoing problem for months needs to be checked. If there was a simple explanation, you would have found it. Since the symptoms were not temporary, it is important to find out what is going on. So do get checked. Good luck!

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Lumps at the base of my skull. seems like swollen lymph nodes, this way off and on for mths, ear pressure/fluid. hand/foot itching, numbness. see dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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