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spinphoto · May 31, 2008, 02:03 PM

SO last year I developed a super sore throat, I went to the doctor and he said he'd give me a throat swab and if it came positive for Strep, he'd give me an anti-biotic, if he didn't contact me, it meant I had mono and only rest could cure it. I've been back twice and I feel he is losing patience with me. I didn't feel I had mono, I wasn't fatigued and didn't have a fever, only a painfully aching throat. (so much so, I was waking myself up in the night when ever I'd swallow) I nursed it for a while and it went away, then came back for a bit, then went away. (I probably went through 5 box of neo citrin~ not good) Around the same time this year, the same thing happened again so I nursed it again, it went away, now after a couple months it's back again. Only difference is, this time, it feel my tongue in swollen, mostly at the back, I find myself trying not to slur.. Someone mentioned allergies, so I bought a day time antihistamine and benadryl for night time. My throat STILL hurts. Can anyone tell me what's going on?

J_9 · May 31, 2008, 02:09 PM

Unfortunately without the proper lab work, we can only guess what is going on. You will have to visit your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Now, it could be allergies. Do you live in a warm climate? Do you have ceiling fans in your home? Do you sleep with a fan on?

With strep throat you will most likely run a fever.

danielnoahsmommy · May 31, 2008, 02:45 PM

You need to see an ENT

spinphoto · May 31, 2008, 02:55 PM

What is an ENT. I will ask my doctor for blood work to detect mono, I've had two swabs for Strep and nothing and I keep going back to the doctor and no he's just getting annoyed. I live in the cleanest air around, northwest because.. no need for a fan and I dust very often... ;S

danielnoahsmommy · May 31, 2008, 02:59 PM

Ear nose and throat doctor

spinphoto · Jun 1, 2008, 02:37 PM

Don't know if there is one in town but I will check it out, thanks ;)

ISneezeFunny · Jun 1, 2008, 03:10 PM

J_9 is right in the sense that you need proper labwork. If your doctor is not listening to you, then find another one. A doctor's job is to find out what's wrong with your body, not to get frustrated and dismiss it.