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Hey. is it normal for both of my occipital lymph nodes to be immovable? mine are both pea sized and have not changed in 2 months. is this a bad sign of anything? i've also ready online that's its normal to be able to feel them?

Q: hey. is it normal for both of my occipital lymph nodes to be immovable? mine are both pea sized and have not changed in 2 months. is this a bad sign of anything? i've also ready online that's its normal to be able to feel them?

: Moveable or not, two pea-sized lumps probably are not abnormal. This sounds like nothing to worry about.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Moveable or not, two pea-sized lumps probably are not abnormal. This sounds like nothing to worry about.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2021

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A member asked:

Hey. is it normal for both of my occipital lymph nodes to be immovable? mine are both pea sized and have not changed in 2 months. is this a bad sign of anything? i've also ready online that's its normal to be able to feel them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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