Gosh i hope all is well, I would imagine that something could grow in your throat. sorry i dont have much info for you, although when i lived in Oregon (only a couple years ago) there were MANY clinics of all sorts (dr's, dentists, vets etc..) that help w/ people that are low on income & have no insurance.I think some of the schools near that area actually pay you for going (my b/f @ the time went to the dentist school a few times & got money for going).

Have you aten anything that could of gotten lodged? or allergic to? I know when i had an ear infection last year my throat became very sore & my lymoh nodes were swollen, it can affect your throat yes!