Hey, I've been though similar apart from my thoat was sore too, I had swollen right tonsil for 8 weeks, had 2 lots of antibiotics and eventually reffered to ENT. They looked and said it didn't look sinister but the only way to know for certain is tonsillectomy for histology and a biopsy, I had both just before Christmas and soon as I woke from surgery the nurse came over and said the surgeon didn't find anything and wasn't expecting the biopsies to come back as cancer, which was a relief, but I get my results tomorrow. I'm still really worried even tho no one thinks its anyhing bad. If your concerned, go to your GP and don't let them fob you off, I went back numerous times, think they got sick of me! Lol thing is its you that's going through it, be persistant if you feel like something is wrong. Wishing you best of luck and hopefully it's nothing. X 

Thank you for your reply and good luck with your results, I'm sure you'll be find and it will finally be a weight off your mind. Did you also feel a pressure/blockage feeling in the ear?

I have another doctors app today (4th one regarding this issue) and will insist on being referred to the ENT. It stresses me so much and is made worse by the fact I feel the doctors aren't talking me seriously. 

Strangly enough I've woken up with a slightly sore throat, and it reminded me that it had been sore/scratchy on and off. Some days it's fine for several days weeks, and then it gets sore for a day or two...just really scared now :( 

Yeah they said that to me too, swollen but looks healthy?! When I saw the ENT doctor he said you can't tell by just looking so them saying that is ridiculous. I know it's expensive but maybe book a private scan? I looked into that when I kept getting sent away. If your really worried its maybe an option? 3 hours time and I'll know.. Been going on since September so I just want to know now :( will let you know how I get on and I hope you find someone who listens to you soon, it's so frustrating. And your right not to be sure after them getting it wrong last time xx

Did you get the results? 

I'm getting really worried now. Still no change in my tonsil. 

Do you know how much a private ENT appointment costs? 

Mine is almost completely painless. Sometimes hurts when I first wake up but otherwise I wouldn't know it was swollen unless I look.

docoter felt all my glands and said they were fine. But I'm not going to be able to rest until I've seen an ENT. :( 

Sorry for late reply, yeah I got my results and no cancer they couldn't find a reason at all for my symptoms. Very strange. Feel so much better for having them out tho so something wasn't right. How you getting on? I'm not sure on going private but you shouldn't have to, I hope you've got some answers x 

Hi there, 

i have the same symptoms with my left tonsil. No pain in the tonsil but clogged ears. Its 2 weeks old. I am planning to book an appointment with a GP. Kindly let me know what the doctor said. Really worried.

x

hi, sorry to jump on this. I have the same thing, a swollen tonsil, and only yesterday did I start to get ear ache. I did go to the doctor and he seemed so surprised that I came just for a swollen tonsil. He said to only come back if it gets bigger. 

Everyone seems to think I’m overreacting about it. 

Hey Sophia

I had visited the GP after my worries over the swollen tonsils. He said the same thing as you. Do not worry. Mine got down with time. If it gets bigger you need to see the GP. It can be the reactive glands that gets active giving signs of an infection.

Do not panic. Give time. Hope it is not anything serious. 

Get well soon.

Moi

Hi,

I had right ear slightly blocked for a few months now but it never even occured to me to check tonsils, always thought I just damaged it with headphones/loud music. About two months ago my throat really hurt for few days then went away and never returned. One tonsil still swollen and I also hear slight ringing in my ears, GP said i have wax in my ears and cleaned it with water injection and gave me lemsip. I fear the worst I was kind of thinking it will go away on its own but it seems the rining only goes louder, need to visit GP soon I guess..

Hi

I have similar symptoms. About 4 weeks ago I felt like I had a foreign body in mouth. It was annoying me so I went to the GP.

He prescribed antibiotics and said it's an infection. 1 week later and still no relief I stupidly used Doctor Google. Google made me feel like I was a goner. A week later

I tried to use my finger to dislodge whatever it was and felt a small round lump. I instantly thought the worst. I contacted GP and demanded an appointment.

My GP looked again and said my right tonsil is enlarged. He gave me a 2 week referral to the ENT.

I went the ENT this week. The specialist had a good look with camera up nostril and said he couldn't see anything sinister but he wants an MRI scan completing and he is going to extract the tonsil after the scan. He did say the symptoms are similar to cancer but its treatable.

I am imagining the worst case scenario. My emotions are everywhere. I am 44 year old Male who has never smoked and only drinks at the weekend.

My throat is sore and ear feels like it's under pressure. I have minor tinitus anyway. But the ringing feels worst.

I have taken 2 courses of antibiotics and they are helping but not curing when they run out my throat feels sore.

I have to book the MRI scan on Monday so hopefully I will get that soon. The anxiety of waiting is hard. These posts attached do help. 

I only posted so anyone else can see my journey. Hopefully it may help

Hi did you get your results for your MRI? Hope everything was okay? Iv been having pain in my left tonsil and my ear. But I did have a cold and sore throat a week ago so I’m doing my best to ignore it for now 

Hi sorry for the late response.

Thankfully my MRI scan came back clear. I had a tonsillectomy just before Christmas. The procedure was straightforward. It was uncomfortable for 6 to 8 days after.

I have just been informed the biopsy was clear so I am really happy. The NHS were amazing. It is a really horrendous time waiting for results, but thankfully I have been discharged.

I hope you are ok. I am the worst worrier in the world. All my sleepless nights now mean nothing. Try not to worry about things you can't control.

Goodluck

Hi sorry for the late response.

Thankfully my MRI scan came back clear. I had a tonsillectomy just before Christmas. The procedure was straightforward. It was uncomfortable for 6 to 8 days after.

I have just been informed the biopsy was clear so I am really happy. The NHS were amazing. It is a really horrendous time waiting for results, but thankfully I have been discharged.

I hope you are ok. I am the worst worrier in the world. All my sleepless nights now mean nothing. Try not to worry about things you can't control.

Goodluck