yes im going to the doctor about this, but what are common symptoms?
can they cause ear infections?

Please serious answers only. I have had a very bad sore throat for the past 5 days. It hurts to breathe and it feels like my throat is swelling up.
I know this is the wrong section but you guys give answers alot quicker.
Thanks.

Some symptoms of my tonsillitis infection have persisted a full year after i first had it. I still have swollen lymph nodes and inflimation next to the bottom of my rib cage on borth sides of my abdomen. Here is my original question….
<>
I came down with tonsillitis middle of november 05. Standard symptoms, was out of comission for a few days. Then slowly started feeling better. 2 weeks later i noticed i popping in my ears with the ocassional ringing. no big deal. 2-3 weeks after that i noticed swelling near the bottom of my rib cage on the left side then the right.

i started worrying it was strep. went to clinic and had a rapid strep test (throat culture) came back negative. been living with a swollen abdomen, clicking ears, dark red tonsills, swollen glands in the neck, and a host of unrelated pains for the last 2 months.

The swelling in my abdomen and neck glands should have gone away but they almost do and then come back in full force.
<>
Whats Wrong with me?

What are they and what can I do if I think I am getting it?

I came down with tonsillitis middle of november 05. Standard symptoms, was out of comission for a few days. Then slowly started feeling better. 2 weeks later i noticed i popping in my ears with the ocassional ringing. no big deal. 2-3 weeks after that i noticed swelling near the bottom of my rib cage on the left side then the right.

i started worrying it was strep. went to clinic and had a rapid strep test (throat culture) came back negative. been living with a swollen abdomen, clicking ears, dark red tonsills, swollen glands in the neck, and a host of unrelated pains for the last 2 months.

The swelling in my abdomen and neck glands should have gone away but they almost do and then come back in full force. I have no insurance and am strapped for cash.

Everything seems to get better then i am hit with everything but the sore throat, fever, and swollen tonsils. What questions should i ask the doctor and what can CURE any one of the symptoms so i can have one less thing?

My tonsils and the area around my tonsils is sore/tender but I do not have any other symptoms of Tonsillitis such as the fever, stomach pain, headache, etc… Does anybody know why this may be?

I was on vacation out of state and came down with tonsillitis. I wasn’t aware I was around anyone with it before I left. If I got it from someone on the plane could I become symptomatic in about 24 hours or less? Now I have a sinus infection. Is it just a coincidence or does one sometimes lead to the other?