Following on from my posts of 10th and 20th February 2021, I had an ultrasound scan a few days ago and it was all clear.  It appears to have been an unexplained infection, but since it had lasted for around 9 weeks it was necessary to at least get it checked out.

I guess that most people on here who have had similar symptoms will also find that it was an unexplained infection.  It could be associated with the lock-down or face mask-wearing, we just don't know.

I hope everyone here can find resolution to this issue.

Hi everyone, i am 60, female, generally very healthy, ex smoker, light drinker, healthy weight, still working f/t....I googled for '6 weeks sore throat' this morning and came upon this thread and was shocked (and very concerned) to find so many suffering in exactly the same way. Extreme throat pain sort of at the back of nose which is worse in the morning, mild ear ache, ringing in ears, occasional cough and dizziness. Two negative covid tests have eliminated that worry but so many people feeling the same does make you wonder what on earth is going on??? We should all keep posting updates to reassure others, I wonder how the original people are faring now? Haven't bothered calling the GP, they are overwhelmed, but going to spec savers for an ear test and saw dentist last week who found nothing scary. Good luck everyone, let us all now just how long it carries on for so we can have a little hope!

Hello, I had all

of these symptoms last year, sore throat for over 4 months, earache, swollen glands, sore tongue and mouth, tinnitus, feeling of lump in throat... I was terrified! got referred to ENT eventually  and was diagnosed with silent acid reflux. Was told Normal PPIs don't work for silent acid reflux. I was told to take gaviscon advance. I also spent a long time doing an elimination diet to work out my trigger s - they vary for everyone! Now don't eat later than 7pm, small meals etc Black pepper is a major no no. Also worked on stress management (meditation, yoga etc) My consultant said it was probably brought on by stress. I think I had covid just before this started but there was no testing back then. It might be the peri menopause too so going to get my hormones checked. Anyway I hope this helps some of you. It's worth looking into silent reflux as the cause as I would never had thought of it as being the reason for my symptoms! Now I'm symptom fee for the majority of the time unless I accidentally eat a trigger food or get very stressed. 

I didn't consider reflux because the pain is at the back of my nose rather than the swallowing area. Was this the same for you?

I didn't consider reflux because the pain is at the back of my nose rather than the swallowing area. Was this the same for you?