I'm going to stop lurking long enough to ask:
How swollen does a node have to be to be alarming? I've had constant swollen nodes on one side for some time. Doctor says they are normal enough size and moveable, some people always have swollen nodes. I'm being treated for acid reflux and my tonsils, especially on that side, always look red and irritated; they're also very large. One dentist suggested a tonsillectomy to help me breathe easier (although that's really not a big problem). The ENT said he would remove my tonsils and test if I wish but that it's an awful surgery for an adult. I also have had HPV for a long time (probably low-risk), so that just adds a little to my concerns. Any thoughts?