Hi.

I hope I am posting in the correct place.

Basically, I have had a sore throat on one side for around 10 weeks. I also have ear pain on the same side as well as swollen lymph nodes on that side too.

I have seen my GP regarding this and was to go back if things didn’t improve (no signs of throat or ear infection).

I have since noticed a small ulcer type sore on my top gum.  

I am absolutely terrified and too scared to go to the GP.  I haven’t told anyone about this either.

I am a 42 year old female, married with 2 kids.

How on earth do I find the courage to get this checked out?