This past Tuesday, I started to have a slight pain under my tongue on the left side.
Wednesday, my left lymph node started to enlarge.
Thursday, my left lymph node was very enlarged, like double normal. It started getting hard to open my mouth and a little difficult to swallow. I started using ice-packs, which helped quell the swelling a lot.
Friday, it was still double-sized, maybe even larger. It was very difficult to open my mouth large enough to eat but I could eat a little. I could swallow but with a little difficulty. Ice-packs helped immensely. With the swelling down, I could eat and drink.
Saturday, I awoke to find the swelling was significantly down, like 50% less. As the day progressed, the swelling got less and less.
Today, Sunday, it is almost back to normal. I can almost eat and drink normally without pain.
During this whole episode, I had no fever, or any other symptoms. I just had a swollen gland. The only pain I felt was touching the neck and opening my mouth to eat and swallow.
Thank you for your reply.
Gerry