Continuation of My Throat Issues

I am currently being treated for tonsilitis with a possible abcess (I have had two injections of steroids to reduce swelling and am on a heavy antibiotic after she tried to drain the area by cutting). I suggest calling the ENT back and explaining that your swelling and pain is asymetric. When I told the doc that, they immediately became concerned about a potential abcess (since tonsilitis is typically on both sides).

In my case, the fever ebbed and flowed but the swelling never did. I go back to the ENT on Tuesday. If things aren't where they need to be, she said she'll do a CT scan to make sure that there isn't something still there.

Hope you find some comfort soon :)

When you made the appt with the ENT for the 12th, did you tell them you had swelling in your entire throat to where it is hard to breathe? If not, call back and see if they can get you in sooner. If they can't, ask to be called if there are any cancellations. I would think w/ symptoms like you have, they wouldn't make you wait. Or, are there other ENT's in the area that could see you sooner?

My husband is a nurse and has told patients who were frustrated that the squeeky wheel gets the oil- sometimes you need to be a squeeky wheel ;)

I hope you feel better soon!!! =o)

My sister had a case of strep that wouldn't go away and turns out she has allergies. It's called oral allergy syndrome and she's allergic to fresh fruits and vegetables. I would also see an allergist if you can't get relief and also try to see the ENT earlier. If you have a lump somewhere, get it checked out ASAP. Go to the ER if you can't breathe.

Has your doctor tested you for mumps?
You could have a mild case.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumps

If you have some kind of infection somewhere, an Antibiotic may help.

Or, have your Doc refer you to an ENT Specialist.

Or do you have any tooth infections?

Fever is usually indicative of some kind of infection.
I would take an antibiotic and see if that helps.

Can you try an antinflamitory for now and hold off until you see the ENT? I understand that this must be annoying and difficult to deal with but it seems that you have looked into all other options at this point.

Not sure if I have ever given this to you before, but here is a website I like to go to for different home remedies. It is great because normal people like you and me go on there and tell whether the remedy worked or not.
www.earthclinic.com
For abcesses and infections there is a remedy using Tumeric. The yellow indian spice. Check it out.
Hope you feel better soon!
Blessings!
D..