u/Flora-Tea — reddlx

28F - 5'1'' - 150 lb - Don't smoke or drink

Hi! So for the past 4 days, I've had a persistent sore throat 😭 Appeared suddenly on Saturday, though I was on my period at the time and the cramps made my throat hard to notice at the time. After menstrual cramps ended, the throat discomfort and its persistence became more noticeable.

The pain is always only on the one side; levels vary through the day/night, usually mild. Varies from sharp-ish soreness to subtle dull ache. Discomfort increases with swallowing or talking. Pain temporarily almost unnoticeable during/after workouts, meals, or drinks (like water, coffee, or tea). However, some discomfort always lingers, and things have not improved at all over the past few days. I can feel the swelling and can see it in the mirror...

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/W59Y8Yt

Thank you in advance for your input! 💜 Thought this could be my seasonal allergies or acid reflux at work, but I've never had this particular stubborn sore throat in recent memory from either...

Extra stats: Not currently on medication - never been sexually active