 [ Symptoms ] can gallstones cause pain in the kidney area [ Disease ] first you are taking too much advil the dosage for an 800mg should be every six hours not four if you need more pain management you should consult your medical provider for something stronger if you have lab diagnosed strep and not mono which can clinically mimic the same symptoms a person can have mouth pain strep can extend to the palate area and because of nerve pathways one can experience referred ear pain as well i would definitely suggest that you consult the medical provider who is treating you not just for better pain management but to discuss these new symptoms with someone who has recently examined you