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Tonsil Problem driving me INSANE please help

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Ktann
Ktann

Hi

I have a constant problem with my left tonsil pain like a constant drilling, and ear pain.

Most days, flares up every fortnight-month when I have antibiotics.

When it flares there's a white patch just one that pope Down from the top of my tonsil that you wouldn't see I have to move my tongue to the right when you can see part of it poke down it looks just like a white patch that you get with tonsillitis but just one solitary one, always the same and always in same place.

ENT did some bloods and something in my immune system is low (think pneumococcals) he seems to think this is what is casing costant infections and if I have a booster it will improve. I am dubious as the pain is very pink pointed it's like if I could out my finger in the side of my neck and say "there it is" I'd point it right out! Also get time where it feels like there's something stuck right at that point and I have to keep swallowing to move it. To a greater or lesser degree this is ALWAYS there wether the white spot is visible or not. ENT said could be a blocked mucus glad with appearance of a tiny benign cyst but that it's not a problem however it is a huge problem for me as is driving me bonkers and fed up of te discomfort all the time sad he said to have the booster and go back if still a problem. If he's right and it's a blocked mucus glad what can I do to make this better?? I do have a picture but don't think can upload them here.

Any help appreciated x

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  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 Ktann

    Posted

    Hi...I would ask my Dr. to somehow extract this...drain it...something...and explain to him that this is not "minor" to you...that is affecting your moods and eating habits..that should work.
    • Ktann
      Ktann Misssy2

      Posted

      Thank you, problem is you can't always see that spot, my feeling

      Is there's something inside or right behind it's not a big lump that's clearly visible to drain sad I just feel like ENT isn't really listening to the fact it feels like there's something in there!

  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 Ktann

    Posted

    Get referrred to another ENT....this is bothersome to you....the Drs are working for YOU...YOU are paying them..it is their job to help you be in the best health..don't give up.
    • Ktann
      Ktann Misssy2

      Posted

      Thank you smile I'm in the UK ad it was a private ENT as I have private Insurance but now I'm a bit stuck as insurance won't pay out for another as I've already seen one and NHS won't refer to another as I've seen one sad going to have to look

      In to options as to what I can do as bit stuck now! So frustrating! Thank you /)

  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 Ktann

    Posted

    yes, I understand being stuck...I'm stuck with a Dr. as well. Love the Dr. but the staff makes my life miserable and I would like to change and can't.

    Hm...Than you have to try and be more persistant with the ENT and let he/she know that THIS is more than a MINOR problem to you...and even thou you can't see it...whatever other tests can be done to see it and remove it...you want to explore them.

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