Red lumps in throat

I have these painful red lumps in the left side of my throat. When I swallow it feels like a popcorn kernel is stuck there. The pain goes up into my ear. I have post nasal drip And the doctor only gave me nasonex. Here is a link to a pic of what it looks like.

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4449/thrtu.jpg


Please help me narrow down the possibilities.

[tschock]

I had both measles and chicken pox as a child...I got those same type of lumps with both.
Not saying that's what you have though...you would have them everywhere by now...or so I would assume.
Could be strep throat...which can turn out to be very dangerous if not treated.
Go and see another doctor...

Good luck

[TINN117]

Tested negative for strep

No drainage in tonsils but I have a swollen uvula and a white tongue

[tschock]

Were you checked for thrush? It's a yeast type of infection.
Have you taken any medications that you've never had before?
An allergic reaction perhaps?

[TINN117]

He prescribed amoxicilin for a "sinus infection".

That has gone away but I know I'm not allergic.
It's not thrush but these bumps are really bothersome.