I have never been this sick. For the past
month, I have had a severe sore throat in
the bottom of my throat and sometimes the
pain goes up behind my ears. The pain has
severly incresed in the past week and the
inside of my throat is swollen to the
point that it is difficult to swallow and
talk. Although, I did receive a steroid
shot 2 days ago, which has made me feel
50% better, however today my sore throat
is returning and feels as if the swelling
is returning. I usually have quite a bit
of energy and do an hour of heavy cardio
at least 5 times a week with an hour of
weight training 5 times a week, however,
for the last month I have had no energy,
barely making it to work everyday. I have
been sleeping and working only. I have
had fevers of 101 and chills and sweats. I
have body aches all over but they are not
occuring consistenly, only from time to
time. I have lost 5 pounds in the past
week and it is usually dificult for me to
lose weight and I have not been working
out.Thanks
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Cold, Flu and Viral Infections Answer A4284 Posted: 06-17-08 10:55am
Given your symptoms (painful and swollen
throat, fever, chills, sweats) you
probably have a throat infection but it is
very strange that the throat cultures were
negative. If you had started taking
antibiotics before the throat sample was
taken the results might appear false
negative. You tried 3 different
antibiotics in 4 weeks which is also not
good.
You may have throat infection
complications like a para-tonsilar abscess
or a retrophariongeal abscess which
requires urgent treatment.
You should consult an ENT-specialist as
soon as possible.
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