Hi, Im a 20 year old female and Ive been battling mono for a few weeks now and this past week has been the worst. Im suffering from extreme swelling in my tonsils and lymph nodes in my neck. I was just prescribed prednisone yesterday to help with the swelling and although my tonsils seemed to have gone down, my lymph nodes have not. Is there anything in addition that I can do to reduce the swelling? My second question is that I am also having a difficult time speaking because it hurts when I do so. Is this normal?
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The lymph nodal enlargement is because of the consular infection in your case.2. Do not worry, everything take its own time, give at least 5 days for complete cure.3. Comming to lymph nodal enlargement, it does take a bit more time.4. Nothnig to worry, speaking difficulty also gets better soon.5. Hope it helps you, wish you good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.