Back in September I had a brief flu-like viral infection, no ENT symptoms, just fever at night and chills.
Soon afterwards I have developed a sore throat that's been dragging now for eight weeks. I have some mucus in the throat and also some post-nasal drip. Have to clear my throat pretty often. Lymph nodes and thyroid are "normal", no lumps on the neck. Once in awhile I have a fleeting sensation of something stuck in my throat, always clears.
Saw a walk-in clinic doctor and two ENT specialists. Had Amoxicillin for ten days (did not help), then Amoxycillin and clav 875 mg for five or six days (did not help), was told by the ENT doctor #1 to switch to Clindamycin 300mg (taking it now for a second day). Also took Omeprazole 40 mg and tried to stick to a low-acidity diet (ENT doctor #2 thought it was GERD), it did not clear the throat either. (I never had acidic stomach, no heartburn).
Had two laryngoscopies, one regular, another one with video recording (Doctor #2). Told "looks like GERD", "no cancer", "no mass". Now she scheduled me for a video stroboscopy (of course I am worried).
I am not getting better and not getting worse. My throat is inflamed bilaterally. Pain is not that bad but quite annoying at this point . I have planned some travel for Christmas/New Year time now do not know what to do.
I smoked as a young man for 12 years, quit 34 years ago. A moderate drinker (5-8 drinks a week, usually wine). BP and cholesterol issues, taking meds, under control. An active hiker and jogger, retired recently.
I am new here. And it is my first forum. Would highly appreciate any advice you can give.
