swollen tonsils/bumps on tongue from syphilis?

[heydude11]

Hello, I was diagnosed with (oral) syphilis back in May. I was immediately treated with two doses of penicillin, which has destroyed the infection. However, my symptoms have never gone away. I still have a swollen lymph node on my neck and my tonsils/tongue are very swollen and are not responding to any treatment: amoxicillin, cephalexin, prednisone, or ibuprofen. My throat has been this way for 6 months now and won't go away. I have also developed bumps on my tongue AFTER treatment. Is this a new infection? Where do I go from here? My doctor is having a tough time helping me. Is there anything at home I can try?

[heydude11]

I know you cant diagnose location, but It seemed to make the most sense. That I was diagnosed at the same time my throat swelled up, right after I was with someone questionable. I don't really believe it is something else (seems very unlikely). At this point you're right, I guess all I can do is continue seeing the ENT specialist.

[gracefromHHP]

you can't diagnose location from blood work. you can have syphilis orally but the odds of such are very, very low.

continue to follow up with the ENT as needed. really nothing about your symptoms sound std related at all.

[heydude11]

I was originally diagnosed by my primary doctor through bloodwork. I have seen an ENT specialist twice who had me take anti-inflammatory drugs. They didn't help. I'm looking for any way to help these symptoms as I do not believe it is a new infection. Thanks.

[gracefromHHP]

how were you originally diagnosed with syphilis?

have you seen an ENT specialist yet?

grace