Unfortunately, all of my best efforts have not paid off. I've been rebounding, resting, and applying castor oil (for hours at a time under a bandage.) This cyst/lymph node has grown to the size of a grape and is extremely sore. So, I decided I better have a doctor look at it. I will not take antibiotics unless he says it is life threatening (which I'm sure it's not) but I am a little concerned, so will appreciate having an "expert" take a look.