I recently developed a strange set of symptoms....at least for me. It started with a slight pain when swallowing, which felt like it was due to a swollen gland on the right side. The swallowing pain was hardly noticable unless I was swallowing a hot or cold liquid. Accompanying this symptom, was a localized area on my scalp, that was sensitive to the touch. Located on the top right side of my head, the area was about three inches in diameter. No pain, just sensitive when touched. Additionally, there was occasional tenderness felt from the inner ear area of my right ear. Again, mild and infrequent.
Symptoms occurred on day one, but day two were hardly noticable. Reappeared on day three, four and five. No other cold or flu like symptoms to speak of. No coughing, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, scratchy throat, post nasal drip, fever, headaches or excess fatigue to speak of.
The primary reason this concerns me, is that it is not typical. Normally, if I get a cold or flu or sinus infection, it starts with a scratchy throat, followed by bad sore throat, coughing, sneezing, runny nose etc. Never noticed the scalp tenderness before. Open to any ideas or suggestions that readers might have. Thanks.