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Throat issues.

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Meg89
Meg89

Hi, I'm a 29 year old female, non-smoker. For an entire month straight I've had throat pain, to the point that it it affects my sleep and my eating. it hurts to swallow, feels like there is something in my throat, and sometimes get pains into my ear. It only hurts on the one side. My tonsil has also been slightly larger on that side of my throat for a long while and my lymph nodes have also randomly swollen while previously experiencing random sore throats in the past only this time its not gone away. I had previously seen an ears nose and throat specialist who said they werent concerned. I've made endless visits to doctors and i always hear...its probably acid reflex or sinus drainage. I am positive that its not sinus drainage. They did testing and ruled out mono, strep or anything viral, and also tried a round or two of antibiotics then basically send me on my way. Antibiotics didn't make it go away. The pain has become severe and has made it difficult to swallow and I fear that something worse is going on. they've not ever done an xray or a scope down my throat and i really wish they would look further into it because I know that something isnt right at all. lts also caused me severe anxiety because its become such an issue and i feel helpless because I get no answers. Has anyone had simlar symptoms or have any idea what it could be? ive even considered the thought could it be cancer?

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  • ashyam863423
    ashyam863423 Meg89

    Posted

    Hi Meg,

    Did you had any recent sexual exposure ?

    Check for Candida.

    • Meg89
      Meg89 ashyam863423

      Posted

      Im engaged and have been with the same person only for 4 years.

  • jacqueline93455
    jacqueline93455 Meg89

    Posted

    hi meg,

    im not sure of the area that you live but could there be a possibility of dryness? maybe try sleeping with a humidifier in your room for the night and see if that makes any difference. Dont let anxiety tell you there is something wrong unless in your gut you feel there really is, the mind plays tricks on you. If all else fails i would go see your family doctor and request you want a scope done to ease your anxiety.

    hope it all works out!

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