Blister on back of throat - it's not strep - any ideas?

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I woke up yesterday and my right ear was hurting.  I realized an hour or so later that my throat hurt on the same side when I swallowed.  I looked at my throat and found what looked like a large blister, and had my husband look and tell me what he saw - he said "you mean that huge blister back there?"

Today when I shampooed my hair, I noticed pain along certain nerve paths on my scalp, face and around my ear - all on the right side. I've had this once before but it didn't cause pain on my scalp - only the ear and throat.  I have a history of shingles (3 occasions) and am curious if anyone else has ever heard of zoster in the mouth or throat.  

I'm perfectly healthy otherwise, just a little run-down.  I work with a bunch of docs so I'll ask one on Tuesday, I'm just kind of curious.

mezzie · Accepted Answer

It could be related to shingles as it is on the right side and along the nerve endings. It does tend to activate if you get a bit run down.
See your GP about the blister in your throat and step up your fluid and vitamin intake. Get as much rest as you can.

? · Answer

most of the time a sore throat is viral notwithstanding it could be strep. Amoxacillin will in basic terms artwork if it is bacterial of course and in case you get strep infrequently. in basic terms thank you to be certain is to pass see a checklist.

dominica · Answer

sounds like foot and mouth desease, Yes humans have a form of this. It is often found in child care centres

James Watkin · Answer

I don't want to freak you out, but we are adults here, you need to be tested for STDS.  If your husband and you orally copulate, and fluid is exchanged, you get it in your mouth and throat.  

First the doc, then the tests, then whether or not to file for divorce.

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Blister on back of throat - it's not strep - any ideas?

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