dkw, please dont get ahead of yourself. Not even a doctor can diagnose OC without a biopsy. Many patients will have all kinds of symptoms without having OC. Especially with being very nervous and worrying excessively their minds can and will play tricks on them. It will make their symptoms appear to be more than they actually are. Think of it like when you buy a new car, dont you begin to see the same car all the time when before you never noticed them. Please dont let the scare of having OC steal your time away from you. Keeping busy and focusing on tasks which take alot of concentration will help you to relax. Try to limit the time you think of your situation, for example give yourself 5 minutes then "change the channel" and think of more positive things.

Im not minimizing your symptoms or situation, Im trying to help you not be so upset before you even are sure what is wrong. Ive been in the same situation many times with OC and a few scares and its NO picnic. I know how terrifying it can be when you dont know all the details or facts. It makes you feel powerless and alone in your worry. But, the bright thing is you are NOT alone! You have found the OCF forum and will get tons of info and support to help you along IF (thats a big if too as you arent sure yet) you have OC. Im hoping it turns out to be nothing more than infected tonsils and you wont need to be here.

Best of luck with EVERYTHING!