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Okay, this may a strange thread, but I have had this strange feeling of pain in my throat and neck for over a week now- this is the second time I ever have had it- and it seems to get worse by the day. I can almost not swallow, and at this moment I have very little hearing on my left ear.
Does anyone know or have a hum of what it might be?
All answers are welcomed!
I agree, Sweden, it sounds like an infection and you'd need an antibiotic to get rid of it. Gargle with half-warm water and half-peroxide - it will burn, but will kill any topical bacteria if it's just a 'sore throat'. I agree with ILNC, see your doctor, could even be mumps - check it out - you are not dying.
Tonsilitis is horrible!!! I was getting that about every six months when I lived in England. Every single time I had to go to the doctor and every time they tried to get me to take straight penicillin. Not so good for women you know.
I had fever, shakes, dizziness, couldn't eat and could barely stand sometimes.
Since moving back to US, haven't had it once.
Thanks for the responses!
I've been to the school nurse, and she says if it doesn't get better in a few days I should go to the doctor. But I really don't want to, so I am hoping for it to be better on its own... An aspirin/ day does wonders!
And thanks, it feels good to know I'm not dying...
It sounds like the cold I just got over. It started out with a swelling in my throat, then sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, hard to breathe, etc. It's 3 weeks now since it started and I'm almost over it. The coughing lasted the last 2 weeks.
Get some of the Cold-Eze tablets that have zinc in them. Also anything to stop coughing. Once that settles in, you cough all night long! And it's a pain.
go to a doctor. i let a sore throat go and it didnt get better. when i went she said it was a very bad nasal drip and i needed antibiotics to get rid of the infection. lately there's alot of crazy stuff going around. i have allergies for the first time and the sore throat wa something new too. be careful and please see a doctor.
I had a case of chronic tonsillitis for a period of about 3 years, was taking antibiotics off and on, and that only kept the worst soreness at bay. After seeing several different MDs, I finally found one who would recommend a tonsillectomy based on the frequency of the flare-ups (which it seems that providers are reluctant to do with adults), had it done, and haven't had anything worse than a very minor sore throat, very infrequently, since then. I'm not suggesting you have anything on that order, but I'm putting this in the thread in case someone with a situation similar to mine finds it useful. And just in case anyone is wondering if I'm surgery-happy, I'm not...recovery from the tonsillectomy was excruciating, but was it worth it!
You might have in infection; this could cause your lymphnodes to swell up, which is causing the pain. Try drinking something warm; then immediately try to blow you nose. Does the mucus come up a certain color? Sorry to be graphic, but if it's greenish-yellow or greenish-red, it is most likely a sinus infection. If you can, see a doctor. If not, rest up! Take an OTC expectorant or some Benadryl! Good Luck!
Thank you all for the responses! I never thought I'd get this many!
As you know, I have seen the school nurse, who told me to see a doctor if it didn't get better. Thankfully (I'm going to jinx it with this I'm afraid!) the pain is somewhat fading (I'm down to one painkiller a day), and hopefully it will continue doing so. Otherwise, I promise to go to the doctor...
Thank you all!
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