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I have 2 occitipal lymph nodes that i can feel at the back of my skull. there both pea sized and immovable and they have not changed in 6 months. i'm just wondering if this is a bad sign of anything because i've read online that still nodes are bad?

Q: i have 2 occitipal lymph nodes that i can feel at the back of my skull. there both pea sized and immovable and they have not changed in 6 months. i'm just wondering if this is a bad sign of anything because i've read online that still nodes are bad?

: These may well be normal fir you and by keeping felling them you are irritating them. Best to show to your Dr. if you like to consult Dr Google I recommend you purchase a month’s subscription to uptodate.com and see if it saves you time and money and maybe even your life.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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These may well be normal fir you and by keeping felling them you are irritating them. Best to show to your Dr. if you like to consult Dr Google I recommend you purchase a month’s subscription to uptodate.com and see if it saves you time and money and maybe even your life.

Answered 5/26/2021

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A member asked:

I have 2 occitipal lymph nodes that i can feel at the back of my skull. there both pea sized and immovable and they have not changed in 6 months. i'm just wondering if this is a bad sign of anything because i've read online that still nodes are bad?

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