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Throat Problems

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Hi,

I just wanted to see if anyone has ever been hpv positive (during a smear) and had throat problems at the same time? 
Seems an odd/stupid question however I'm currently in that predicament. 
Colposcopy results were clear (massive relief) however, I have a swelling behind my right tonsil which hasn't cleared with any antibiotic no matter the stregnth. Since August 2020. The tonsil itself has also grown bigger than the left and I'm constantly in pain on that side whilst also having pain in the neck and ear. 
I'm waiting for an MRI scan, I think they'll be removing the tonsils to check everything is ok (once scan is done and looked at) but with the high risk HPV diagnosis I'm terrified it's cancer. 
Has anyone ever found this to be possible? 
 

I should add, I'm also experiencing a lot of abdominal pain during this time, I've had three blood tests and everything was normal apart from a drop in iron (requiring tablets) but bloods don't always tell you everything. 
 

Jade 

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    Hi jade - I tested positive for HPV in January and have been having issues with my throat since about October- it's so hard not to put two and two together. My symptoms

    are, a feeling of something in my throat, I would say that it comes and goes but is 90% always there at the moment - the doctor has put this down to Globus Sensation possibly due to Acid reflux. I also have a swollen right tonsil, and my tongue is a bit white sometimes. My ears feel a little full or blocked sometimes but not too bad. I am in no pain with my throat or tonsil which I feel makes it more sinister somehow? I have also been experiencing some stomach discomfort. Anyway, I'm freaking out but everything moves so slowly with the doctors at the moment - hope you're doing ok

     

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    Hi jade - I tested positive for HPV in January and have been having issues with my throat since about October- it's so hard not to put two and two together. My symptoms

    are, a feeling of something in my throat, I would say that it comes and goes but is 90% always there at the moment - the doctor has put this down to Globus Sensation possibly due to Acid reflux. I also have a swollen right tonsil, and my tongue is a bit white sometimes. My ears feel a little full or blocked sometimes but not too bad. I am in no pain with my throat or tonsil which I feel makes it more sinister somehow? I have also been experiencing some stomach discomfort. Anyway, I'm freaking out but everything moves so slowly with the doctors at the moment - hope you're doing ok

     

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