Firstly I would like to point out that I am not diagnosed. I mean no disrespect to those fighting this terrible disease, I'm honestly here hoping for some advice seeing as my trip to the doctors has brought me no closer to understanding what might be wrong with me. I can feel there's something amiss, but my doctors are writing me off as a hypochrondriac.
To start, I'm not asking to be diagnosed by internet strangers, only writing some symptoms I have for those who might have had a similar experience.
I have had a chronic sore throat for 8+ months. I can swallow fine and it doesn't feel like there's something in my throat, but it does feel like a have a tight band around my neck and it especially feels sore above and around the adam's apple, so much that I'm constantly rubbing it for relief. I looked inside my mouth out of curiousity and there's no redness or noticable swelling of the tonsils, but I did look more closely at one of the tonsils which was different from the other at the very top. There's something that looks almost like a growth to me (like a pimple maybe) and has the texture of a scab, but it's hard to tell there's something there with where it is. (Doctor couldn't even see it.)
About a couple weeks ago, I realized I can't drink any carbonated beverages or mouth wash with alcohol because it burns my tonsils, particularily the right one with the suspected growth on it.
After seeing a doctor three times and having a sonogram done on my lymph nodes (no swelling), and blood tests (all clear expect high Iron.) I was finally referred to an ENT. I will be seeing them hopefully in the next few weeks, but it would be very appreciated for those of you who might have some advice for me.
It's probably obvious that I'm self-diagnosing myself with cancer, but I don't think it's unreasonable to think it, either. I don't have step, mono or tonsilities. I have gerd, but it's controlled with meds. The only thing -- unfortunately, that I can come to conclude is possible cancer or a very bad bout of anxiety. It doesn't help that I was a heavy drinker and smoker for many years.
Any responses would mean the world. Thank you to all who took the moment to read.
