Can swollen glands be caused by mercury poisoning?

About 3 weeks ago, I came down with something - fever of 101 degrees, chills, headache, tired, weak, congestion, ear ache, sore throat, etc. After taking lots of vitamin c & some natural cough drops, I started to feel better. But I couldn't get rid of congestion & sore throat on my right side. Yesterday, I noticed that my gland was swollen. Today it seems somewhat worse.

I have an appointment with a new family doctor next week but don't want to take the poison that he will probably prescribe.

Is there anything I can do?

Thanks!!!