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Ongoing throat problems

Sweetcheeks5
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Wondered if anyone here has had similar symptoms. In April I got a sore throat and noticed white pjs on tonsilies went Gp who prescribed me 5 days antibiotics cleared it up but 5 days later it came back but this time worse went urgent care as I couldn’t open my mouth it was so sore was givin 10 days antibiotics. Everything cleared up then a week later noticed a sore throat checked my mouth and saw my tonsils were inflamed with pus yet again. Went gp this time gave me 5 days different antibiotics she done a throat swap came back negative had blood tests all fine. Anyways antibiotics worked it went. A week later I noticed my tonsils swollen and there was an ulcer on my left tonsil so I freaked out did the google search which diagnosed me with tonsil cancer! So I went back to the Gp who again prescribed me with 5 days antibiotics and a ENT referral which was urgent cancer pathways. 4 days later got my appointment he looked down my throat and said left side is slightly inflamed gave me Co-amoxiclav 10 days and 5 days steroid. Since then my throat swabs have come back from the Gp as strep throat. Anyways antibiotics cleared up ulcer and in checking my tonsils they seem slightly red but I don’t know if they were always like this as I have never had to Inspect my mouth the way I have since all this started. Moving forward he didn’t tell me that he requested an mri scan and I have one in 2weeks time and now I’m freaking out as when I asked him does it look like cancer he said he can’t see anything sinister and just gave me the antibiotics. His also booked me in for bacteria blood tests and another appointment in 6weeks time. Has anyone here had similar symptoms.? Persistent tonsillitis that turned into strep that’s actually tonsil cancer. I’m going out of my mind diagnosing myself with tonsil cancer and it’s really affecting me as I have very bad health anxiety since the birth of my second child. Any advise please? 

really want my MRI to come and go and be done with this. It’s soul destroying just waiting around and thinking worst cases.

  • Hello sweetcheeks

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing problems with your tonsils and that following a recent appointment with the ENT specialist you're now waiting for further tests. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious about this. 

    It's good to hear that the specialist didn't have any immediate cause for concern. It sounds as if they are being thorough in trying to get to the bottom of what has been causing these ongoing problems for you and hopefully, the additional blood tests and MRI will bring positive news and give you the reassurance you need. 

    We know that for many people this period of waiting for tests and results can be difficult. Often it can help to chat with someone about how you're feeling and so I wondered if you might find it beneficial to talk with one of our nurses. I'm sure they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. If you'd like to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Thank you, since my post my blood tests have come back but consultant hasn’t called me to discuss even though he said he would ring me back in 2weeks time. I rang his secretary and she basically said once I do my mri depending on that he will call me she always told me that he removed me from the cancer pathway as he didn’t see it that way. Although I know that’s good to hear I’m still very much nervous with this mri scan and I’m convincing myself that they will deffo find a swallon lymp node or something that I can’t feel anything sinister basically. :( really trying to stay positive but the waiting for my mri on the 7th feels soooooo far away. Since the antibiotics and steroid touch wood everything looks ok so far but then again the antibiotics have always worked in getting rid of the infection it’s the staying away and not coming back that’s been the problem and I’m really hoping this time round it just won’t come back! I also forgot to add that my daughter suffered from infected ezcema on her hands and she caught strep on her fingers and palm so I’m thinking maybe somehow in taking care of her Iv infected myself with the strep. And it literally took 3 months on 4 difference courses of antibiotics and steroids cream for her to recover. Anyways I’m hoping it’s the same with me but just with my throat I mean who knows still very much anxious. 

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