Hello,

Just to give a bit of backround. I am a 34yrs old married female who is due for baby #2 in 2 weeks. I quit smoking about 6 years ago. For the last month or so I have had a sore throat. I have not recently had a cold. I feel a lump when I swallow at the bottom of my palate in the soft part of my throat on the left hand side. I seen the doctor about 2 weeks ago and he did a throat swab for infection which came out negative. Recently the back of my tongue feels numb and I experience a bit of burnging. Today I noticed white bumps on the back of my tongue. I have another appt. with doc tomorrow. What should I ask him to check for?? I am just really scared that whathever I have could affect baby. Pls advice.. thank you.. Joanne

Hi Joanna, It's Cathy you need to chat with Dr. Joshi. Also need to see your own Dr.
Cathy

Joanne Please be sure to get proper tests done and don't be fobbed off, I saw seven doctors before they worked out what was wrong, it may be a minor thing, but as you have a baby due you must be sure and get it sorted asap. and please keep us posted.

Thank you so much for the responses. I seen my doctor yesterday and he said that he cannot feel a lump and took another swab. I did insist that he refer me to someone and that I known that this is not normal. He said that after the baby (due in 2 weeks) he will refer me. He said that 2 weeks should not make much of a difference. uggghh... I just wish I wouldn't have this to worry about. Thanks again..
Joanne

HI Joanne, That is good news. Glad you went to the Doctors. Hope all goes well with the Baby.
Cathy