Is this it?

[zippyswife]

I’ve never been in such pain in my life as I have been today. My neck/throat is swollen so much I am unrecognisable. My throat is so painful I can’t eat swallow at all. Every bit of my body aches and is in such pain. My eyes head back legs everywhere. I don’t have a cough or a fever although I have had chills all day and Keep feeling hot then cold. Is this coronavirus? I’m assuming it’s just another nasty virus as it doesn’t fit with a lot of it.

I actually had thought I’d had coronavirus back in March and self isolated before lockdown.

I’ve only seen 3 people since restrictions were eased. And that has been outdoors socially distanced.

Doesn’t sound like it imho

Has the swelling been all day? The first thing that came to mind is 'allergic reaction' when I read this. Either way it does sound as though you should call 111.

What?! No - it doesn’t sound like “it” but it certainly sounds like you need medical attention immediately!

Really? I’ve never felt so unwell. Earlier I thought of calling 111 but didn’t.

Yes it’s bed. Swollen since I woke up. The glands are massive

• been swollen

Tonsillitis?
If you have an infection it can cause chills

Can you talk?
Maybe you have glandular fever or mumps?

For God's sake if you can't swallow get medical help

Yes please seek some medical advice

Sounds like tonsillitis to me

It makes me feel like death would be a welcome relief

Tonsilitus maybe you will need anti biotics or mumps? Take a photo for yr gp and email to them

Sounds like tonsillitis to me. Can you see white spots on your tonsils? The chills would be due to the fever bought on by infection

These are all exactly the same symptoms as what I used to get with every bout of tonsillitis. Had them removed thankfully 4 years ago.

I bet it’s tonsillitis. Absolute hell.

Yes, I would say tonsilitis too. I was so poorly with it a couple of years ago. You will need some antibiotics.

What made you decide not to call 111? You should definitely call them OP. They will definitely help you.

Definitely sounds like tonsillitis . It really is horrible

Thanks for the advice. Called 111 local GP Will call me back.

Get well soon OP. You've done the right thing getting help.

It certainly does sound like tonsillitis. However symptoms seem to vary ridiculously in covid-19 cases. One friend (a carer) had sinus pain and another (nurse) had gastric symptoms. They were told by managers that they weren't Covid symptoms and should therefore work. They both (after a fight) arranged tests and both tested positive. I think people should be mindful about saying symptoms don't sound like Covid in case people don't isolate.
I hope 111 phone soon OP.

Thanks again all for your help. Gp phoned and said tonsillitis. He’s written a prescription for me to collect and told me to take ibruprofen which seems to ease the pain better than paracetamol.

I'm glad you got some good advice OP. Rest up and get better.