Sore throat for 5 weeks!!!

[asiv]

I have had a Sore Throat for 5 weeks now.the Tonsils and back of throat are really sore!! Dr seems to think its nothing to worry about.Also my arms feel really week.Has anyone else suffered with a sore throat for this long??

[Enoch Choi, MD]

Difflam is benzydamine hydrochloride, a medication that belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).  

If your have swelling in your throat and constricted, I would worry about angioedema, a swelling of the soft tissue from an allergy to the medication.  This can be a medical emergency and I would go to the A&E right away and stop using difflam

[asiv]

Results came back as normal.Nothing was detected from the swab.G.P said it looks like ive got a lingering viral infection in my throat.She prescribed me some difflam spray
which i tryed but it seems to be making it worse!! Throat feels just really constricted right about now especially on side of neck.Felt like i couldnt breath when i lay down to sleep last night.Feel really helpless now coz its been nearly 9 weeks!

[Enoch Choi, MD]

unlikely, or they would have told you about it already.

[asiv]

Had a throat swab done today with a blood test.Have a follow up appointment a week tuesday.Lets see what they come up with.i hope its nothing too serious.In your opinion do you think it could be something serious??

[Enoch Choi, MD]

If the new doctor told you have an infection, what new antibiotic did he put you on?  Did he obtain a throat culture to make sure you really had an infection?

Ibuprofen is a NSAID not an antibiotic, NSAIDs only help with pain and inflammation.

If you haven't done a swab yet, that would help the doc know if there's a resistant bacterial infection.

[asiv]

Have changed my dr,had an appointment at the new surgery and he confirmed that i did have an infection.He told me to take ibuprofen 3 times a day (400mg) for a week to help bring down the inflammation.Will be going back today because the right side of my throat is hurting and my neck feels really swollen and my ears are aching! hopefully i can get them to do a throat swab.