I have neck pain, fluid behind ear, swollen glands in neck and cold sore all on the right side. dr. put me on amoxil (amoxicillin) and steriods. is this normal?

Is what normal?: The symptoms of neck pain, swollen glands, fluid behind the ear drum and cold sore all strongly suggest that you have a viral upper respiratory infection. The treatment with amoxacillin therefore might not be indicated. A general rule that most ENT physicians follow is this: if symptoms are getting worse after 5 days or not better after 10 days, we recommend empirically an antibiotic.

Yes: You probably have a viral syndrome. Steroids may make you feel better.

No: What is the diagnosis? Mono is uncommon at your age, but can occur. Checked for strep? Avoid overtreatment.