I also posted this under cold and flu, but I don't really have either, so I wasn't sure how to categorize this...

I am 24 years old and still have my tonsils. I always have swollen glands in my ear/neck/jaw area, and when I am ill, they become HUGE. The past few years, I have noticed that my throat swells up about every other month, along with increased size and tenderness of my glands. I have been to clinics to test for strep, but it always comes out negative. The Doctor usually prescribes amoxicillin or penicillin and sends me on my way. I know I should probably pursue this further, especially since my tonsils seem to be perpetually swollen, but I was just wondering if anyone had some input or tips. I am not currently insured, but hope to be within the next 3 months. Any input will help!! Thanks! :)

I used to have the same tonsil problem like you do and like I used to take amoxicillin but somehow it doesn't stop the swelling so what i did is to consult another doctor and then this doctor prescribed me a different antibiotic since he said the bacteria that causes the swelling of my tonsils are much stronger than the usual tonsilitis causing bacteria. I have forgotten the name of the antibiotic however I still have the prescription and tomorrow I might just post it here.

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