Not sure whether it’s viral or not
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hi everyone, for the past few days i have been extremely ill, ive had a very painful throat, blocked ears, heavy head, neck pain, muscle aches, white spots on my tonsils, extreme tiredness, chills / hot flushes, difficulty swallowing and just overall felt really sick. i went to my doctor today and they told me that its a viral infection? I thought you had to have a runny nose and a cough for it to be viral? Correct me if im wrong of course but im in agony and wondering if maybe i should see somebody else about it. The doctor i saw wasnt very gentle or nice about anything she shoved a stick down my throat without warning me and it made me gag. What do you think should i get a second opinion or just wait it out?
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neil_10481 hannahdexn
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I to am in the same boat I was told it was viral I still am feeling like crap this is the 5th week I have been suffering with this problem if you don't feel that it could be what the doctors told you. you are entitled to a 2nd opinion that's the best thing about life we have choices.
If it eases your mind go back cause I'm going back to see mine next week just to raise a few questions that I want answered best of luck to you hope you gets this sorted
moon53540 hannahdexn
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Viral infection just means it isn't bacterial, therefore you don't need antibiotics. You can have a viral eye infection, throat infection or ear infection all of which you won't necessarily get a runny nose with. If you really have white spots on your tonsils though, I would think that sounds bacterial. Maybe it would be a good idea to get a second opinion.
111hlt111 hannahdexn
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I would say see a second doc, and get a proper diagnoses before deciding what course of action to take.