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Question: This is the timeline of my problem.
Week 1: I have phlegm stuck in my throat. Only symptom. No fever, no cough, and it didn't hurt when I swallowed.
Week 2: Still some phlegm but I had pain on the left side of my throat. Doctor said my throat was red so he gave me some antibiotics (amoxocillin).
Week 3: Still had phlegm in my throat but no fever, no pain, and no coughing.
Week 4: Same symptoms. I went back to the doctor and he said as long as my phlegm is clear not to worry.
Week 5: Went to another doctor for a second opinion. She said my throat is red and gave me some antibiotics called zithromax.
Week 6: Less Phlegm but my ears started hurting and I had some pain under my jaw. Like 2 lines. Went back to the doctor and she gave me a nasal spray to reduce the phlegm in my throat. She gave me another prescription for zithromax.
Week7: Burning chest and at times burning throat or dry throat. Feels like I been screaming. I feel pressure around my jaws. I went back to my original doctor and he gave me Augmentin (antibiotics). He said one of my tonsils are a little swollen. And that the lymph nodes under my jaw are slightly enlarged, but not much. I told the doctor its been 2 months but he does not seem worried.
Week 8: I became obsessed with my lymph nodes and started pressing them under my chin. Now one feels inflamed. I have shooting pains at times. My chest feels weird like congested. In the sternum area and my back itches.
Week 9: Went to another doctor and she says my throat is red. At this point I have a lot of anxiety and worry. She asked if I have acid reflux. And I do and lately its been acting up because of my stress. She thinks its acid reflux and also allergies that keep infecting my throat. My throat feels fine when I eat. I havent had fever or a cough. I do suffer from asthma and have been using an inhaler for 17 yrs. I sometimes have minor pain when I swallow and I still have phlegm in my throat behind one nostril. Its not a lot just a little.
What can be wrong with me. Both doctors I've seen don't seem to be worried at all. But I'm freaking out...
They wont refer me to a ENT
Week 1: I have phlegm stuck in my throat. Only symptom. No fever, no cough, and it didn't hurt when I swallowed.
Week 2: Still some phlegm but I had pain on the left side of my throat. Doctor said my throat was red so he gave me some antibiotics (amoxocillin).
Week 3: Still had phlegm in my throat but no fever, no pain, and no coughing.
Week 4: Same symptoms. I went back to the doctor and he said as long as my phlegm is clear not to worry.
Week 5: Went to another doctor for a second opinion. She said my throat is red and gave me some antibiotics called zithromax.
Week 6: Less Phlegm but my ears started hurting and I had some pain under my jaw. Like 2 lines. Went back to the doctor and she gave me a nasal spray to reduce the phlegm in my throat. She gave me another prescription for zithromax.
Week7: Burning chest and at times burning throat or dry throat. Feels like I been screaming. I feel pressure around my jaws. I went back to my original doctor and he gave me Augmentin (antibiotics). He said one of my tonsils are a little swollen. And that the lymph nodes under my jaw are slightly enlarged, but not much. I told the doctor its been 2 months but he does not seem worried.
Week 8: I became obsessed with my lymph nodes and started pressing them under my chin. Now one feels inflamed. I have shooting pains at times. My chest feels weird like congested. In the sternum area and my back itches.
Week 9: Went to another doctor and she says my throat is red. At this point I have a lot of anxiety and worry. She asked if I have acid reflux. And I do and lately its been acting up because of my stress. She thinks its acid reflux and also allergies that keep infecting my throat. My throat feels fine when I eat. I havent had fever or a cough. I do suffer from asthma and have been using an inhaler for 17 yrs. I sometimes have minor pain when I swallow and I still have phlegm in my throat behind one nostril. Its not a lot just a little.
What can be wrong with me. Both doctors I've seen don't seem to be worried at all. But I'm freaking out...
They wont refer me to a ENT
Brief Answer:
Sore throat
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
I have read the sequence of events. I would consider the possibility of tonsillitis with lymphadenopathy and eustachian tube blockage leading to pressure in the ears and hence pain. There seems nothing to be worried about or alarmed.
Please send me the pictures of your throat so that I can suggest you better.
If any blood investigations done, please send me the reports.
Follow up with the required information.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Sore throat
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
I have read the sequence of events. I would consider the possibility of tonsillitis with lymphadenopathy and eustachian tube blockage leading to pressure in the ears and hence pain. There seems nothing to be worried about or alarmed.
Please send me the pictures of your throat so that I can suggest you better.
If any blood investigations done, please send me the reports.
Follow up with the required information.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Why would this continue for almost 2 months? I'm trying not to worry.
Brief Answer:
Sore throat
Detailed Answer:
Hi
as you have mentioned it gets better with medicines to reappear. This suggests it is probably infective.
Any infection if not treated completely can revert back. You should get a throat swab for culture sensitivity done and send me the pictures of your throat. I would be able to suggest you better.
You are always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Sore throat
Detailed Answer:
Hi
as you have mentioned it gets better with medicines to reappear. This suggests it is probably infective.
Any infection if not treated completely can revert back. You should get a throat swab for culture sensitivity done and send me the pictures of your throat. I would be able to suggest you better.
You are always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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