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Tonsils and associated problems

Dear Doctor,
I am a 34yr old male who up to 3 months ago was an outgoing, happy individual. After a series of winter throat infections and colds I have a constant stream of pains and aches which I have been unable to lose. One of my tonsils is permanently swollen (years) and more recently they are both painful at times, after a recent course of antibiotics the swelling has reduced slightly but still remains larger than the other and pitted. My breath is also unpleasant and have a bad taste in my mouth. I have frequent pains in my neck, armpits and groin area but no significant gland swelling in these areas. I am more lethargic than normal and have some dizzy spells. I have trouble sleeping for a full night and wake up often in a sweat and get easily stressed with minor irritations. I have had a full blood test recently which indicated no significant problems.
Therefore I am at a loss to explain my problems other than stress or bacteria in my throat which is causing other problems. I have recently taken Echinacea and have not had a cold/flu since March but this has not helped my swollen tonsil or aches. My wife thinks I am a hypochrondriac and have nothing wrong with me but I am worrided sick that I may have something more serious. Please help!

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