*~*~*Sunshine*~*~*
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I had that as a kid and didn't resolve until my tonsils came out.
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inflamed throat for months
- Thread starter *~*~*Sunshine*~*~*
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I had similar throat issues for about a year until they went away. I had what are called "tonsil stones." They started out as just annoying and it felt like something was stuck in my throat and was scratching me. Then they got worse and would be very painful and I'd lose my voice quite often. I could also sometimes see and taste a little bit of blood. Doctors were not able to help me out the different times I visited them. One time they told me I had strep throat (even though I didn't have a fever and ALL symptoms were involving my throat) and give me antibiotics. It seemed to go away, but came right back. After another trip to the doctor, they said no, it isn't strep and it's a sensitivity to something. After I moved from the area, my throat improved. For me, it had to be something in the air. I didn't really seem to get much allergies, but perhaps it was all throat allergies. Now I get mostly sinus pressure, but my throat hardly ever gets the tonsil stones.
If it doesn't go away, getting your tonsils removed may be the only way you get relief. You can use throat sprays or sore throat drops for now, but they won't cure the problem. I used these to help with the pain on bad days. My throat would also get pretty red. The tonsil stones started off very small and would get larger with time. I could nearly poke them out with a finger, but that hurt too and then a new one would form pretty soon after. What a pain!
If it doesn't go away, getting your tonsils removed may be the only way you get relief. You can use throat sprays or sore throat drops for now, but they won't cure the problem. I used these to help with the pain on bad days. My throat would also get pretty red. The tonsil stones started off very small and would get larger with time. I could nearly poke them out with a finger, but that hurt too and then a new one would form pretty soon after. What a pain!
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Sounds very much like chronic tonsilitis. I had inflamed tonsils for years, repeated strep throat infections, and pus-filled pockets in my tonsils. I was on antibiotics for 3 months to kill off a strep infection.
You didn't say if the pustules are on your tonsils or the back of your throat.
You need to see a doctor for sure. You should be tested for strep and you probably need to have your tonsils removed.
You didn't say if the pustules are on your tonsils or the back of your throat.
You need to see a doctor for sure. You should be tested for strep and you probably need to have your tonsils removed.
- - - Julia♥
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I know my son had the same problem for 8 months, we tried everything, our GP prescribed a new antibiotic every month but to no avail. As soon as the meds stopped his throat worsened. Finally we had a ear, throat and nose specialist take a look. He said 'Say Ahhhhh' Son did and Doc said yep tonsils need to go! 5 second checkup.