hard painful lumps front of neck/throat

[isthiscp]

For the past year I have had an large enlarged lymph node on the right side of my neck that hasn't gone down. I had elevated CRP so the doctor gave me antibiotics. Nothing changed. Recently I have have a terrible long standing sore throat and several hard lumps on the front and side of my throat(windpipe) and lower down on the neck. These dont feel like lymph nodes, they feel like proper lumps. I have had MULTIPLE courses of antibiotics(finished the most recent course two days ago) and no success. It is an 18 month wait to see an ENT and my GP isnt taking this very seriously. I do smoke and socially drink. I am miserable form this. I have had fluid in my right ear for months and its driving me mad. Any ideas???? Many thanks for anticipated help

[isthiscp]

Thanks for the reply!! Unfortunatly it doesnt work like that here(unless you have BUCKETS of money and can afford to go private) At this point in time I'm really fed up. I've had a constant sore throat and all day today I could scream with the pain and pressure in my ear. To be honest Im more worried about the lumps on my windpipe!!!!

[lynnla87]

NO IT IS NOT 18 MONTH WAIT MY DAUGHTER HAD EAR INFECTIONS FOR A YEAR AND I WENT IN ONE DAY THEY LOOKED AT THEM WHEN I GOT A DOC. THAT DIDNT WANT TO HORSE AROUND SHE GOT MY A REFURREL IN LIKE 2 DAYS MAY I SUGGEST GETTING ANOTHER DOCTOR TO LOOK AND SEE IF THEY WILL GET YOU TO A ENT.