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964753 tn?1247286484

Imguinal Biopsy

I am a 23 year old male, who started loosing weight in October of 2008.  Originally I thought it was work related, and I was happy because I was a very big boy.  Weighing in at approx 265 ish pounds in October of 2008, it was only natural for me to be happy when by December 24th I weighed 210 pounds, and by January of 2009 185 and finally by March a whopping 165 pounds.  100 pounds in 5 1/2 months.  People said I looked great, but in the background I knew they were talking.  Operation? Anorexia? Bulemia?  Then they started asking.  How do you feel, how did you do it?  I told everyone I felt good and that I excersised and ate right.  In reality I didnt excersise at all nor did I really eat right.  And to top it all off I didnt feel too hot either.  So April rolls around, i went to the doctor and told him I didnt feel well.  Got a apt for GI doctor and also the GP said I had hemmorhoids.  The next day I was hospitalized for GI bleeding, ulcers and H Pylori.  I trhought I had finally found out why I didnt feel well.  After I had taken the medications for this problem, I contintinued to feel the same - but this time my bowel movements had changed and a whole array of symptoms.  Feeling very tired, nausea, dizziness, some random fevers and flu like symptoms.  I continued to see my GP and he was confused (but he didnt know i had lost weight or at least that much in a short time) New doctor some how it was never said.  Finally- I was feeling pretty depressed by now because I had no idea why the hell I felt like this. I told the doctor that I had these lumps in my groin/thigh area.  I told him its probably nothing but I don't know what else to tell you so you can figure out whats wrong.  He said it was lymph nodes- then he started checking my body and he noticed that I had swollen glands under my chin, neck, armpits, and inguinal region.  Finally the doctor said maybe we have the answer.  He ran all of the blood tests, urine, stool, PPD, Mono, HIV - All of my tests came back great and negative.  No abnormalities.  Once again dead end.  He sent me to a surgeon/hematologist/oncologist.  Today I had a biopsy of a lymph node in the inguinal region.  THe doc cut it out completley.  It was one that was joined together with another one probably slightly bigger than a 1/2 inch circumfrance.  Next week I should have an answer, but now the pain from the biopsy is really bad.  my thigh is purple and swollen and there is a huge lump at the spot where the incision is.  The whole area of the hematoma is 10 in. by 6 in,  Anyways......From what I have written, does this sound like a cancer - lymphoma or leukemia?  Any professionals please give me some input.  Should I be worried about the results?  Please be honest - I am unable to get a good nights sleep, insomnia and night mares.  Please be honest.
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964753 tn?1247286484
Hi, thanks for the post.
The doctor did an excisional biopsy on one of the lumps in my groin region.  I am contacting the doctor first thing monday, because I am in extreme pain still from the biopsy.  thanks
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964753 tn?1247286484
Update -
On Thursday I had a biopsy, and Sunday (3 days later) I am still unable to walk without pain.  I am on Vicodin, Tylenol 3 and Ultracet.  Did not expect for a biopsy to hurt so much after.
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Sorry to hear you've been through so much.   You mentioned lumps in your groin area did your doctor  check your  testicles?  Its a good idea to do a testicular self exam and check for any lumps.  You may also want to look into having a tape worm or some kind of digestive disorder with a gastro physician.  I hope you find an answer.
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964753 tn?1247286484
It's Supposed to be "Inguinal Biopsy"
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