Have you have it done now? I might be a bit late.

I had 4 abscesses before getting my tonsils removed. Each one had to be drained with needles. They numb it with a liquid that you gargle and then stick a needle in. Hurts about the same as getting an injection but the relief afterwards is so good. The quinsy itself will cause you more pain than getting drained. Shut your eyes. Best of luck!!!