lump under jaw

A few months ago, I noticed a small, pea-sized lump, which I think is a swollen lymph node, under the left side of my jaw. I figured it was nothing so I just left it alone. It is still there and around a month ago I noticed another swollen node. This one is a lot bigger but located in a stranger place. It is also on the left side of my jaw but I can only feel it when my head is facing down. My head doesn't have to be completely downward for me to feel it, just as long as I'm not holding my head up straight. But if I put a finger on it and then lift my head up high I can still feel it and as soon as I let go, I can't feel it anymore. I know that discription is kinda confusing, but that's the best I can do. The swollen node is between a half-inch and an inch. I'm concerned about it because I haven't been sick so I don't know why it's enlarged. Also, for a while now my skin has been itchy. Mostly my legs itch, but sometimes its other places as well. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
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