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swedeace · 01-28-2007, 11:21 AM

It wasn't until recently that I have begun feeling this round bump at the back of my lower right ear. When I press against it, it hurts. I don't know if it's temporary or what. I've had bumps here in the past, but they usually dissipated. I just figured they were a blister or something. I am somewhat worried that this bump could be some kind of a tumor, but it's small. Then, I wondered if it was something long in my head that's making this stick out. Like....I dunno. I am just worried. What could it be???

Now, before anyone says "Get it checked out," I already have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday concerning my headaches. So, yes, I WILL bring this bump up to the doctor. I am just hoping to get some advice until Tuesday from anyone else who have experienced a similar situation.

tdf4077 · 01-28-2007, 11:34 AM

I can't say I've ever had a bump. Does it feel like it's under the skin?

I hope everything's ok, though!

theshark8777 · 01-28-2007, 11:37 AM

I have one of those now, but its at the top of my ear. I think its just a pimple or something.

Czas na Zywiec · 01-28-2007, 12:46 PM

it might be a boil. i knew a kid in high school who always got those on the back of his ears.

Karen64 · 01-28-2007, 01:07 PM

boils and pimples are very common around the ear area--likely nothing to be too concerned about! I've gotten them from time to time.

PZelda · 01-28-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Karen64

boils and pimples are very common around the ear area--likely nothing to be too concerned about! I've gotten them from time to time.

Agreed. Or, it could be a cyst. I had one of these on my neck in my junior year of high school - it was painful! It eventually went away on its own, though.

MsOrange · 01-28-2007, 04:04 PM

Try putting a hot rag on it, that might help.

Nighthawk76 · 01-28-2007, 07:43 PM

Mona, the bump is probably nothing, but I would still have the doctor look at it anyway. I had a bump in my throat in December of 2003. It turned out to be nothing, but I was really scared for a while.

swedeace · 01-28-2007, 11:54 PM

Thanks, everyone.

I have been given some ideas of possibilities of what this might be. It may be a boil, a pimple and a cyst, as a couple of people mentioned here.

I tried taking a picture of it earlier, but it was too bright (when using a flash) and too close or unidentifiable (when not using a flash).

I do feel it is a bit hard yet tender.

I am trying to remember when I started noticing this. I think it has only been about 2-3 days since I have had it.

dawsongirl · 01-29-2007, 02:35 AM

I was going to say zit as well. I have one of those stupid, painful, yet won't come to a head zits right now. It feels like a rock. Argh.

80sTrivia · 01-29-2007, 06:59 AM

Boils seem to be common behind the ear for some reason, so that's probably what it is, Mona. You should make an appointment to see a dermatologist who can diagnose the problem and treat it. If it's a boil, the doctor can just lance it, dress it and send you on your way. Keep us updated, sweetie...

Janice · 01-29-2007, 10:00 PM

It sounds like a cyst or something. Good luck at the doctor's tomorrow, Mona.

Yooch · 01-29-2007, 11:05 PM

Good luck, Mona, and don't worry!

swedeace · 01-30-2007, 09:07 AM

Thanks, guys! I have that appointment in about four hours, so I will report back with what I am told. I am sure today is going to just be initiations and setting up for some extensive work. I am sure it'll be taking quite some time to check things closely.

FOLrocks1 · 01-30-2007, 07:16 PM

I have had two bumps right where my chin and neck connect for over a year now. I went to two doctors and they said it was just my nodes swelling up because of my acne. Isn't that gross. Well I have few pimples and they're still there....One is like the size of a small bouncie-ball. The other is about half that.

01-28-2007, 11:21 AM	#1
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Petrified of a bump.... It wasn't until recently that I have begun feeling this round bump at the back of my lower right ear. When I press against it, it hurts. I don't know if it's temporary or what. I've had bumps here in the past, but they usually dissipated. I just figured they were a blister or something. I am somewhat worried that this bump could be some kind of a tumor, but it's small. Then, I wondered if it was something long in my head that's making this stick out. Like....I dunno. I am just worried. What could it be??? Now, before anyone says "Get it checked out," I already have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday concerning my headaches. So, yes, I WILL bring this bump up to the doctor. I am just hoping to get some advice until Tuesday from anyone else who have experienced a similar situation.

01-28-2007, 11:34 AM	#2
tdf4077 JaJa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,678	I can't say I've ever had a bump. Does it feel like it's under the skin? I hope everything's ok, though!
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01-28-2007, 11:37 AM	#3
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	I have one of those now, but its at the top of my ear. I think its just a pimple or something.
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01-28-2007, 01:07 PM	#5
Karen64 Comedy Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 24, 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,412	boils and pimples are very common around the ear area--likely nothing to be too concerned about! I've gotten them from time to time.
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01-29-2007, 06:59 AM	#11
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	Boils seem to be common behind the ear for some reason, so that's probably what it is, Mona. You should make an appointment to see a dermatologist who can diagnose the problem and treat it. If it's a boil, the doctor can just lance it, dress it and send you on your way. Keep us updated, sweetie...
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01-28-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	it might be a boil. i knew a kid in high school who always got those on the back of his ears.

01-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#7
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Try putting a hot rag on it, that might help.

01-28-2007, 07:43 PM	#8
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Mona, the bump is probably nothing, but I would still have the doctor look at it anyway. I had a bump in my throat in December of 2003. It turned out to be nothing, but I was really scared for a while.

01-28-2007, 11:54 PM	#9
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Thanks, everyone. I have been given some ideas of possibilities of what this might be. It may be a boil, a pimple and a cyst, as a couple of people mentioned here. I tried taking a picture of it earlier, but it was too bright (when using a flash) and too close or unidentifiable (when not using a flash). I do feel it is a bit hard yet tender. I am trying to remember when I started noticing this. I think it has only been about 2-3 days since I have had it.

01-29-2007, 02:35 AM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I was going to say zit as well. I have one of those stupid, painful, yet won't come to a head zits right now. It feels like a rock. Argh.

01-29-2007, 10:00 PM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It sounds like a cyst or something. Good luck at the doctor's tomorrow, Mona.

01-29-2007, 11:05 PM	#13
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Good luck, Mona, and don't worry!
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01-30-2007, 09:07 AM	#14
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	Thanks, guys! I have that appointment in about four hours, so I will report back with what I am told. I am sure today is going to just be initiations and setting up for some extensive work. I am sure it'll be taking quite some time to check things closely.

01-30-2007, 07:16 PM	#15
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	I have had two bumps right where my chin and neck connect for over a year now. I went to two doctors and they said it was just my nodes swelling up because of my acne. Isn't that gross. Well I have few pimples and they're still there....One is like the size of a small bouncie-ball. The other is about half that.
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