Constant sore throat and ear pain

Hi everyone 

just wanted some advice please I have had a earache and sore throat for 3 weeks now 

been to doctors twice , advised to go dentist and all saying no obvious signs of infection

feek like a lymph node is now swollen  On the same side of my neck although not painful 

feel very tired but maybe stress related 

Very worried and wondering whether to order a private scan 

any thoughts would really be appreciated 

thank you 

  • Morning Debs

    i had a sore throat and some ear pain for six months ! I did go private in the end once my lymph nodes started swelling . If you can afford it ( from memory with the consults etc it was about 500) I would definitely go that route . As even if your GP makes a referral you are still having to wait weeks probably to be seen . Private hospitals are getting wait lists now so if you can then do it now  . Keep positive it may also be nothing sinister . X x x

  • Thank you so much for replying
    i am going to email a few private places today and start ringing on Tuesday , as bank holiday tomorrow not sure I'll get through to anywhere 

    I am so worried , and  it's so hard to get a face to face appointment with a doctor now 

     

    how are you doing ? Have just read some of your older posts  

    Hope you and your hysband are both doing ok 

    debs xxx

  • All good now thank you Deb. Husband has been clear for 2 years & I have been clear for a year . If this does turn out to be cancer for you , as brutal as the treatment is , it's a good one to get as the outcome is usually in your favour . A private doctor Will see you , I'm in Hertford if that's any help , we can't write the name of the hospitals here they will just remove it . So you can message me & I can help if I can with where I went . We have been so lucky with this bank holiday weather . Have a happy day . X x x

     

    ps once diagnosed I was put through the NHS and it was quick . X