Had first bout February, treated with antibiotics. No tonsillitis beforehand, although I am prone to that too. Have had basic sore throat pretty much constantly since then but it went last week.
Anyway, sang in a concert on Saturday night. No problems. Then had a sore neck on the way home. Woke at 3am in a lot of pain and knew the Quinsy was back. Went to A&E and given 7 days Penicillin V. Went back to bed. Woke up much worse with the full range of symptoms - couldn't speak properly, epiglottis moved to one side etc etc.
Now 3 days in and I still can't open my mouth more than about 1.5 cm, which is not amusing when it comes to eating. I can't speak properly due to the swelling and my throat still kills when I swallow and liquids go up my nose due to me trying to "throw them back" to avoid it hurting.
How long will this last? Has anyone else felt that their quinsy was triggered by singing/ shouting etc?
Any advice / epic quinsy stories appreciated!