MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I have all the usual and unpleasant symptoms of flu: fever, chills, sweats, headache, congestion, sore throat, painful (in chest and throat) and productive cough, achy skin. My neck is also swollen. I feel like my throat is swollen but, of course, I can't see it. When I lie on my back I feel as if I'm being gently strangled. On the right side of my neck, there is no discernible jaw line, it's all just puffy neckface. eww. On the left, it is swollen but not so much. It hurts to touch and raise my head. doesn't hurt to turn my head from side to side (but it does hurt my head). What's up with my neck? Could my glands be that swollen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yes, it could be your glands. I had mono in college, and my throat swelled so much that (1) it was visible, and (2) the dr. to whom my mother dragged me put me straight into the hospital to get the swelling down before my throat swelled shut. 24 hours of IV steroids, and I felt nearly as good as new. I didn't want to go to the dr., either, but I am pretty sure that feeling strangled when you lie on your back is one of those symptoms that should not be ignored. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I was also going to say mono, or strep. I had both at the same time and had those symptoms. Not sure which caused my neck to swell like that, or if it was a combo of the two, but it was awful. I think it's time you go to urgent care. No kidding. Feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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