I've been dealing with a recurring mystery illness for 10 months. Every 2-4 weeks, I feel completely run down with body aches, exhaustion, and often an upset stomach. A day or two later, I get a sore throat, usually on one side, with tiny white dots on that tonsil. My glands often swell and my ear often hurts.
I've been to my GP multiple times and seen two different ENTs, but I still don't have a clear answer.
Antibiotics haven't helped, and I've tested negative for glandular fever and allergies.
The first ENT suggested removing the tonsils wasn't the answer as it might be an immune system issue. He did not say what though, this was a vague comment.
The second ENT diagnosed tonsil stones from my photos (typically both times I saw ENTs my symptoms were not there on the day so I relied on pictures) and said they were causing the sore throats. She insisted, however, that the full-body illness I feel every time is unrelated. But this has happened over 15 times, and the timing is too consistent to be a coincidence. She said I could have my tonsils out to prevent the stones recurring but that she had no reason for why I keep feeling ill.
My blood work shows some signs of infection, but nothing specific and the GP doesn't know what else to do.
Has anyone else experienced feeling so unwell with tonsil stones? Should I get my tonsils removed and hope for the best (I am reluctant to put myself through this surgery when 2x ENT's have told me they don't think it will help the symptoms) or is there another explanation?