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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.

Tonsillectomy- Pain and Recovery time.

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I had My tonsils out on the 27th of october so 8 days ago now, and the pain the fast few days has been the worst than ever!!! :-( Its been painfull to eat and drink, and everytime I manage to eat or drink it kills my ear. :-( Has anyone else experienced this? How Long did it last?

by User avatar JessOMDZ92282

pain following a tonsillectomy

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I am 28 years of age and had my surgery on the 29th October. I'm finding if I don't drink for a few hours or throughout the night when I wake up I can swallow fine until I have a drink and the pain is terrible its almost like its cracking through the scabs and pain takes my breath away away! Has...

by User avatar Nicola Jane91694

4 years since tonsillectomy and still have problems

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Hi there, I am leaving a message on here to ask for your advice as my doctor is no help and ENT specialists I have been to, claim my throat is normal just a little blocked. I am a 22 year old male and had my tonsils removed 4 years ago and I have had problems ever since and i deeply regret ever...

by User avatar guest_200890270

I am 16 and had my tonsils out yesterday. Horrible!

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I had my tonsils removed yeterday and when I went in I was not nervous at all. I thought it would be alright and fine. The day of the surgery was not so bad but last night and today [the day after] has been horrible. I threw up blood last night and I can barely swallow. I have to keep spitting...

by User avatar servidioster

when only one tonsil is a problem

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Iam now 35 years old have had problems with the right tonsil for 17 years now. and have been putting off the surgery (recommended) by my ENT. However I am considering removing the one side only and not both. What are your thoughts on this?

by User avatar Mich

tonsillectomy and turbinate reduction

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i had my surgery 3 days ago (so keep in mind any typing errors may be due to meds...lol)i made the decision to have my turbinate reduction and tonsillectomy done at the same time... i have read over and over again to stay hydrated!!!! who would have guessed that it could be so hard...i left the...

by User avatar steph9803

post tonsillectomy

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im on my 10th day post-op. 22 yrs old. have had chronic bouts of tonsillitis and am CONSTANTLY sick. my boyfriend jokes around that ive been sick since he met me, and hes right. so i finally took the plunge and got my tonsils out. today i finally am able to eat again. i forced myself to eat pizza...

by User avatar xox2nikki2xox88716

Hello all. My name is Lindsay and I had my tonsills out 6 da

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I alo happen to be an RN so I am aware of pain and medical research prior to having this procedure. Holly Cow it did me no good. I now haven't ate anything in 6 days. Omly water. I tried different temps and different textures but they all lead to severe pain with just a few spoonfuls being...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy at Age 51

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I am a healthy and fit 51 year old woman. My tonsils were removed 14 days ago, on a Friday morning. What a hellish ride! :-S Day two I was very much out of it, passed out on the bed most of the day. I had to force myself up to feed my pets. Day five was the most painful - neck, throat and...

by User avatar khrosebud87750

Recovering from a Tonsillectormy with children?

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Hi everyone, I'm getting my tonsils out on Friday. I have a one year old and reading everyone's posts freaked me out. I don't know if I should go through with it now. My husband will have Monday off, so I will have him around for the first 4 days, but after that I'm on my own. Is this something I...

by User avatar kelly32185448