I was wondering if anyone could clue me in to what some white growths might be on the back of my throat.

This is not the first time they have appeared. I have probably gotten them about 8 times in the past couple of years. They are like pussy looking growths that come staright out of my tonsils. I have been to my regular HMO idiot doctor at least 3 times to have her look at them, and told her I had been exposed to mono and my mono screen always came back negative. She never even told me that mono is caused by epstein barr. I just found that out on my own like I have had to for every other mdical relatated thing. Also, its not strep throat. The first time it happened I had just gotten off of abx and thought it might be thrush, but I dont think it is.

My glands have been swollen for weeks, really swollen and when I woke up yesterday, they were not swollen anymore but my throat is now really painfull and my tonsils are covered in whatever that is.

You can ease a sore thoat by gargling with saltwater that is the same concentration as the salt in your body (normal saline solution).

Recipe:
8 oz. water
one half teaspoon salt

Leave the cup by the sink, and whenever you go past, gargle. This is soothing.

You don't want to make it stronger, because then it will leach fluid from the mucosa.
NOT soothing.

You can also try one of those spray anesthetics for sore throats, from the drugstore. But the effect doesn't last long.

Also, have you tried using hydrogen peroxide in your ears? You pour in a couple drops, and let it fizz and bubble for a couple minutes, then turn head and let it drain, using a tissue.

This loosens wax, and more importantly, kills any bacteria in the ear canal. It can help stave off an infection in the eustacian tubes.

The bubbling is quite an interesting sensation.
I use a Q-tip to soak up any peroxide that's left in the ear canal.

For yeast problems my LLMD told me drink lots of water-like 3 quarts a day. Also, Mycelex lozengers. If it gets too bad I'm supposed to stop abx for a bit and take diflucan.

Google thrush-I think there's something about if you scrape off the white spots it's red underneath- I'm not sure, check it.

Here's some info. that may be of interest:

Many patients are frightened when they see white spots on the tonsils. This is perfectly O.K. These are the dead white cells and dead bacteria that accumulate in the holes of the tonsils called crypts. Here the tonsils are just doing their job.

Dr. Grossan's Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant Pages
http://www.ent-consult.com/throat.html

Tonsillitis is a disorder involving inflammation of the tonsils. There are two tonsils, situated on either side of the back of the throat and they ***form part of the body's immune system.***

They, like the rest of the immune system, contain special cells to trap and kill bacteria and viruses travelling through the body. When the main site of infection is within the tonsils they swell, become red and inflamed and may show a surface coating of white spots.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/tonsillitis.htm

How can we diagnose Tonsilitis ?
Diagnosis is made on the basis of clinical symptoms. Inspection of the mouth and throat shows enlarged, visible tonsils. They are usually reddened and may have white spots on them.

The lymph nodes of the jaw and neck may be enlarged and tender to touch. A culture of the tonsils maybe taken to identify bacterial infection.

How can Tonsilitis be treated ?

Self care Gargle with warm saline or salt water (1 teaspoon in a glass of water). Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend the most time. Avoid acidic drinks , cigarette smoke or spicy food.

Paracetamol or paracetamol syrup (e.g. Calpol) can relieve symptoms. Soothing lozenges can help by keeping the mouth and throat moist and more comfortable. Sometimes ice cream can help.

If your throat is very painful, confine yourself to fluids, including milkshakes and soups. A cold pack should be applied to the throat at two-hourly interval during the day. The throat may be gargled several times daily with lemon juice. Gargle made from the fenugreek seeds is very effective in severe cases.

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Originally posted by ivebeentricked:
Hey Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could clue me in to what some white growths might be on the back of my throat.

This is not the first time they have appeared. I have probably gotten them about 8 times in the past couple of years. They are like pussy looking growths that come staright out of my tonsils. I have been to my regular HMO idiot doctor at least 3 times to have her look at them, and told her I had been exposed to mono and my mono screen always came back negative. She never even told me that mono is caused by epstein barr. I just found that out on my own like I have had to for every other mdical relatated thing. Also, its not strep throat. The first time it happened I had just gotten off of abx and thought it might be thrush, but I dont think it is.

My glands have been swollen for weeks, really swollen and when I woke up yesterday, they were not swollen anymore but my throat is now really painfull and my tonsils are covered in whatever that is.

Any thoughts??? anything would be appreciated. Thanks

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Hello tricked,

Another possibility to consider:
the white things in your tonsils may be a combination of food, dead cells and other particles that get trapped in your tonsils. They often become a source of chronic low grade infection. Especially in those who have decreased ability to combat infection, which is the case for many, if not most Lyme patients.

My daughter has had Lyme for the past 12 years and for most of this time she had this problem. She would have large white globs that left crater-like holes in her tonsils when they came out. They have a very bad odor. Her tonsils were more prominent than average, although I'm not sure this is always the case. Compare yours to others and see if they stick out alot more than others.

Nobody was concerned about them years ago, and we were assured it was nothing to worry about. However recently her LLMD saw them and sent her directly to the ENT to have a tonsilectomy. He explained that they were chronically infected, and needed to come out before continuing her Lyme protocol.

If possible see an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist) for diagnosis. If this is causing low grade infection, it hinders your ability to conquer the LD. I'm sure you know how important it is to give yourself every edge possible in fighting LD.

Good luck -