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Tonsil & Adenoid Problems

Tonsils and adenoids catch incoming germs which cause infections. Discuss topics like tonsillitis, quinsy, tonsil stones (tonsilloliths), dysphagia, halitosis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy, adenoiditis), and adenoidectomy on this forum.

Had a Tonsillectomy, a few questions.

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I went Friday, the 6th for my tonsillectomy. I am 27 and was scared to death. I feel some of am improvement more each day, this is only day 3 so.. its gonna be a while. My questions are: I was told it would take a good 2 weeks to recover, but I work outside and I do a lot of strainious work.. would...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy post op day 1

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Well day one wasn't terrible, I freaked out upon waking up from antestesia in a panic they gave me some Ativan to calm me Down. It was scary! I keep feeling like there is a flap of skin moving around when I breathe it makes it quite difficult at times. Idk if it's normal or not, but...

by User avatar sdolly166616

25 years old, tonsillectomy tomorrow morning

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I'm 25 year old female, and I'm going in for a Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy tomorrow morning and I'm so extremely nervous, I really hope everything goes smoothly, I've read thru a lot of these forums and some of the stories sound horrible and some of them are more positive, and...

by User avatar sdolly166616

can you get genital herpes from receiving oral from some one with tonsillitis?

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hey i was just curious to know can you get genital herpes from receiving oral from someone with tonsillitis? as my girlfriend has tonsillitis and we are meeting up on the week end and will probably end up fooling around and wanted to know if i should wear a condom if she ends up sucking me off...

by User avatar justcurious

recovery from tonsillectomy in adults

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From a 45 year old. I had my tonsils removed four weeks ago. The advice about drinking plenty of water was very helpful, and also about taking all the pain killers. I was lucky and able to eat solid foods right away with minimal pain. On day two I did vomit due to taking too much of a pain...

by User avatar 45 year old male163718

Afraid of tonsillectomy

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Hey im 22yr old and im to have my tonsillectomy in about 8day and im so afraid.. I think im making myself crazy just by making sure i have all the info i need be for the big day gets here..... im getting mines done due to problems with them and having problems with them makes it hard for my...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy recovery question

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I am a 40 year old female who had a tonsillectomy yesterday. All went well with the procedure, and my throat pain is moderate. However I feel like I have been hit by a truck. My body is so sore, I can barely move. My arms, abdominals and legs are so sore I am almost to the point where I can't...

by User avatar Saynomorris138573

Nervous about tonsil removal

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Hello all ! I am 20 and these posts are all with mixed emotions. I have read every single one and I keep laughing, not because its funny but because the nerves are setting in. I am going in as a day case this Friday and I have so many questions on my mind. Shall I bring slippers and a gown? Do I...

by User avatar kerrie

Tonsils Out an Non Horrific Account

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Hi Im 24 M and I just had my tonsils out. Im now on day 4 and to be honest Im not doing too bad. I was expecting the absolute worst reading through all the horror stories on various forums before the op. Anyway Ive managed solid food since waking up, all be it with some difficulty at times but I was...

by User avatar Guest

Work pressuring me to return after having my tonsils out

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Im a 19 year old female who had her tonsils out nearly three weeks ago. I have had a dreadful experience so far being made worse by my work demanding I come back to work. I had my tonsils out on the 1st Sept. When I woke up from surgery felt ok, quite sore but ok. I managed to drink some water and...

by User avatar hayz1991