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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.

after an adult tonsillectomy

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The consultant that took my tonsils out has told me to try and keep eating as normal and as much as it hurts i do it because he said it will help it getting working again. Everyone on here though is saying not to eat anything! I have had sandwiches, toast, crisps, chocolate and it is fine.

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No Pain, No Gain…Partial Tonsillectomy

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I had my tonsillectomy done 5 weeks ago. Prior to the operation, I sat around reading some of the threads here and needless to say, I was petrified. Come to find out it wasn’t that bad at all. There was a great deal of nausea but very little pain. I took every opportunity I could to pat my self...

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Tonsil's being removed and mass in tounge.... scared

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I am having my tounsil's taken out 5/15/09. Also the dr is removing a mass in the right base of my tounge. I am really nervous because she is not really sure what this mass s,.. i have had 3 scans done and none of them define this mass, but she knows it has to come out..... what should I expect?

by User avatar trish91393109392

tonsil surgery while pregnant

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hi, am like six weeks pregnant an i have to do tonsil surgery in a couple weeks am worried to what may happen to my baby the thing is ive been waiting years for this an i need to have it taken out ... :-( am worried for my health and also my baby's please help ease my mind .......

by User avatar liya109290

An enlarged Tonsil

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Hi there, My left tonsil has been swollon/enlarged for about 2 years. It doesn't hurt, it just feels like it's in the way from time to time, but doesn't really restrict me from swallowing. It seems to feel at it's biggest if my body is fighting something, but I have quite a good immune system so...

by User avatar Guest

vocalist's tonsillectomy 3/24/2009

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As a professional singer, I was very skeptical about having this procedure done because I couldn't risk damage to my vocal chords. AFter being comforted by my ENT that there is no way for damage to my chords, I decided to go through with it. I have been getting strep about 4 times a year for the...

by User avatar snoopyfan6108557

Tonsilectomy and tongue ulcers.

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I am now 11 days post-op from having my tonsils removed and my throat is fine. I am having serious problems with the back right side of my tongue. It hurts so bad if I try to eat or drink anything with seasoning or spices. I can only eat bland foods on the opposite side of my mouth. I called my...

by User avatar sshannon1108808

Tonsillectomy and singing

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Hello! I am a 29 year old female who has a consulation for a tonsillectomy procedure on 3-26-09 and aside from the pain of recovery, I am most afraid of losing the voice God gave me. I am a singer and travel alot using my voice. Will I be able to still powerfully sing after the surgery? Will my the...

by User avatar Songbird

Tonsillectomy-Scabs coming Off

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Hello! I just love this website. So i got my tonsils and adenoids out on Tuesday. So i am on day 7. I am in my teens, and i am happy i got it done now, but i defiantly wouldn't want to do this again. One year, i had 7 cases of strep/tonsillitis. My ENT said it was time. So i had the operation, and...

by User avatar Pinknikki34

POST TONSILLECTOMY 3 WEEKS AGO.

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I had my tonsils out 3 weeks ago, i am 18 years old, I just wanted to share my experience because i kind of have a scary story that i feel is different from anyones. so first i read this site probably like 4 times a day for 2 months before my surgery becuase i was scared for pain, so post-op is...

by User avatar melissa8676108451