Stonkin Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Anyone had one? Neck became sore yesterday afternoon, on way home a lump grew to a malteser size, last night turned into golf ball size. Nearly went to A&E but decided to sleep on it first. Went to docs today and it’s a blocked saliva gland. Apparently a small stone the size of a grain of salt can block the pipes, and the gland fills with saliva, it grows when you eat. Doc said don’t be surprised if it gets as big as a tennis ball! Antibiotics for a week, if its not gone 1-2 weeks after that, needs operating on to un block pipe or remove gland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Witch! Witch! Burn the witch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Instead of burning the witch, what about a dose of leeches? I've heard they get medieval on nasty things like that?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Looks painful. Does it hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I get swollen glands all the time but that is something else! I can imagine that hurting quite a bit when you poke it and when you swallow (if you can). Let's hope it clears up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 What happens when the pressure builds up and forces out the blockage? Will it be projectile phlegm all over the person you're talking to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I've had it before in past and really painful. I just normally put up with it for few days then it goes away.... you big woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 nice replies. Its not comfortable at all. If i look to the right it feels like my neck is just solid. If you poke it you can feel a golf ball sized lump inside, very much like a bol*o@k It definetly grew after lunch, not tennis ball, but bigger than that pic. Just going down a bit now, but can still easily see it. Swallowing isnt comfortable at all no. Last couple of hours ive been freezing as well, keep shivering and my head doesnt feel right. Not sure if that is the antibiotics or what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I'm guessing posting this won't help then? Get well soon mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Cheers Nic, looks great actually. Can still eat whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Cheers Nic, looks great actually. Can still eat whatever Is it making your mouth wat... errm I mean your neck grow bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Ouch, try poking it, does it hurt?? Tell you what though that is one good shave you've had C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Stick a pin through it! ft23VQ3ZXEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Thanks Michael! I dont think it could be popped from the outside. Doc said if the antibiotics work, the 'stone' that is blocking the pipe will just come into my mouth, but being so small you probably wouldnt even know about it. I'm glad i had that shave Geo, dont fancy going anywhere near that area with a razor now for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Will your chin return to a normal size too when the stone passes? Or is that a seperate issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Yup, Ive had one...small stone blocking a saliva duct under my tongue. I was lucky in that the stone was accessible. Ten minute job with a scalpel sorted it over at ENT dept. It never came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Freak! Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I had that once. Looked under my tongue an saw one of the saliva ports had a white head on it, scratched it off and covered the mirror top to bottom I thought I had it again recently but this time it turned out to be a Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. One operation & Five teeth out later, Radio therapy start on 28th of June for 6 weeks, can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I thought I had it again recently but this time it turned out to be a Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. One operation & Five teeth out later, Radio therapy start on 28th of June for 6 weeks, can't wait Bloody hell mate, that's a nasty surprise! I hope it all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Fingers crossed everything turns out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 To echo the above I hope all goes well sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks Guys, I actually found out post op when my saliva gland went off for biopsy. The CT show no signs spread or any remaining matter, but with any type of the big C a mopping up exercise with RT is routine. I only mention it as it took 3 visits to my GP before he referred me and then after the first needle core sample was told it was benign. So make sure you get more than ONE opinion as GP's and A'n'E are just human box shifters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Christ Nodalmighty! sorry to hear that, have got me worried now. Very much hope all goes ok for you. Well its changd in size several times, getting on my tits a bit now. The antibiotics they have given me seem to have knocked me for six. My head has been pounding ever since, last night felt very rough and dizzy. If i turned my head my eyes seem to catch up afterwards, couldnt even walk up a flight of stairs without holding onto the banister, words have been a bit slurred to. not sure if im coming down with something else or what Pedrosixfour, no chin problems here, must just be the photo angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 The CT show no signs spread or any remaining matter, but with any type of the big C a mopping up exercise with RT is routine. Are they going to give you a dose of chemo as well? As a mopping-up-just-in-case exercise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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