Hello and Lori ( - Thank you both for following up with some advice, I really appreciate it! I have an appointment set up with my rheumy for early January. I tried to talk myself into making an appointment sooner with my GP, but like so often, life just got in the way and time got away from me. Oddly enough, the lump lasted about two weeks, went away, and another one appeared nearby a few days later. Both times, started painful, then became not too bad. I'll circle back if I happen to figure out more for others who might find themselves in a similar situation. So many doctors, so little time! -Leanne