Hi again.  One reader above sggests that your lumps may be blocked sweat glands, but your initial post says that the lumps have a thread-like feel which strongly suggests that lymph ducts joining one lymph node to the next are enlarged.  You wouldn't get that with a blocked sweat duct.

If yoyu haven't done so yet, I would again strongly urge you to see your GP - hping things will just clear up shouldn't be an option with this sort of presentation.  as the other reader says, once the lump is checked out - and removed if necessary - then you can try alternative methods to boost your immune system and help your body recover.

Regards,

Peter (osteopath)