Worried about waiting for appointment

I still have 6 weeks to my appointment. My doctor referred me to ent but as there were no other symptoms I think I’ve been put on non urgent basis. 

Ive been experiencing ringing in my left ear we’re the lump in my neck is and I’m worrying now Incase I should be getting seen to sooner.

any advice on what to do please

  • Hi Jaqui,

    I believe we have spoke before. This might sound odd but have you been to the dentist? I had ear pain in my left ear on and off for a long time that became worse and constant 5 weeks ago with neck pain I thought nothing about my mouth as the pain was in my ear. I now have a 2 week referral as the dentist found thickening at the back side of my tongue. Sometimes problems that seem to be in the ear are actually in the mouth. If you are unhappy about the referral do go back to the dr and please consider going to the dentist.

    Xx

  • I’ve just been back to docs this morning as my appointment is not til 6 weeks. But discovered today that an urgent referral had been made the docs going to look into it. Seems a long time to wait as it’s urgent? 

     

    I feel a bit more at ease now and hopefully have my appointment brought forward.

    Thanks jaqui