I've had a persistent sore throat for just over 6 weeks. It has been accompanied by lumps in the back of my mouth, with mild earache and sore glands in my neck. I just can't seem to shake it and it's starting to drive me crazy. I've already had EBV and CMV several years ago.
I've been to two GPs. The first GP didn't take any tests and just hedged his bets and put me on a 10 day course of Erythromycin (sp?) which didn't help. The second GP has taken a throat swab, which I'll get the results of on Monday.
Do any of you have any tips for shaking this thing, or have any of you had a similar experience? I know these are fairly common symptoms for a variety of conditions, but is there anything else that I should get tested for?
I've had a persistent sore throat for just over 6 weeks. It has been accompanied by lumps in the back of my mouth, with mild earache and sore glands in my neck. I just can't seem to shake it and it's starting to drive me crazy. I've already had EBV and CMV several years ago.
I've been to two GPs. The first GP didn't take any tests and just hedged his bets and put me on a 10 day course of Erythromycin (sp?) which didn't help. The second GP has taken a throat swab, which I'll get the results of on Monday.
Do any of you have any tips for shaking this thing, or have any of you had a similar experience? I know these are fairly common symptoms for a variety of conditions, but is there anything else that I should get tested for?
In order to properly treat, you must first properly diagnose. The ding-dongs who treated first with an antibiotic and THEN obtain a now useless throat swab aren't doing you any favors.
EBV and CMV can reactivate, so it's not inconceivable that you could have infectious mononucleosis.
