Hi,,I am 46 female 5ft 4 115 lbs. Current issue last week started with gum infection like a canker sore on my inner lower gum. Saw my dentist and she gave topical mouthwash with benadryl malox andlidocaine At the same time developed an infection from a spot of acne on my face. Doc put me on Bactrim DS, has a reaction to the sulfa drug resulting in body rash and red face. Stopped drug and put on azythrmyacin ,,tonight i have a headache and by accident realized that my right mastoid bone has a soft ,slightly painful and movable node..it seems as if I am having some systemic infection..could the swollen mastoid be related and should I ve going back to doc tomorrow..I am freaking out that I have lymphoma or leukemia,,I have gone downhill since an auto accident in 2008 that eventually resulted in a spinal fusion C5-y complete with a titanium plate and screws,I also developed a MRSA infection on the suture which was resolved with antiobiotics,I have been treated now for chronic pain and take a minimal dose of oxycontin to deal with the pain in order to maintain my full time job..I do not have any ear problems so I am at a loss for this mastoid inflammation..I have been so fatigued and have had a sick feeling for several weeks..lots of stress in my life and approaching menopause,,I've convinced myself that I have cancer--lymphoma-leukemia or other related cancers in the area..Appreciate any insight or thoughts..Amy