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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.

oh boy! I'm starting to chicken out because of tonsillectomy

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I'm staring to think that since i'm 21 yrs old a tonsillectomy won't be as painful compared to a 32 yr old, but I'm VERY VERY SCARED! I sometimes think there's no way I can do this because I've never had surgery and I've had many ear infections in my life which i heard makes the post-op process...

by User avatar angelajean8677750

Not Sure About UPPP (Uvula shave)

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I'm getting a tonsillectomy Monday, and I'm really excited about it! I think it's going to be great fun, don't care about the pain at all, I hope it's two weeks of intense agony (in reality I'll probably change my mind the moment I wake up out of surgery). When I went in the doc also said that he...

by User avatar FunWithTonsillectomy77558

Tonsillectomy 31 male years old, operation 7/1/2008... expe

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day of operation: was supposed to get the operation at 11:45, they picked me up at about 1pm. So no food since 6pm the day before. I woke up at around 5pm. do not remember much. Night 1.: I almost swallowed my uvula, or I was trying to. I thought it was a mucus or something else on my throat so i...

by User avatar crazyone77299

Shaktidurga's post-tonsillectomy recovery information

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I started following Shaktidurga's post-tonsillectomy recovery information on another health topics forum, and found her information to be especially useful. She appeared to be quite intelligent, and was carefully logging the details of her recovery, listing what worked well and what didn't work...

by User avatar SeattleHiker52450

tonsillectomy positive experience

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Hello everyone! I just wanted to give some hope and positive vibes for those who are supposed to have tonsillectomy. When I read all the posts on this site, I was terrified. I was thinking of skipping that awfull procedure, and then I remembered my 7 antibiotic treatments in the last 3 months (the...

by User avatar jmaja76249

Preparing for tonsilectemy

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Hi there...I am 18 years old and getting prepared to have my tonsils removed at the end of this month. I have already heard the horror stories of how painful the recovery is and how long it takes to feel normal again. I was simply wondering if the pain is going to be somewhat tolerable if I have a...

by User avatar araestar2276434

17 yr old 4th day post-op tonsillectomy

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My 17 yr old daughter had her tonsils out Wednesday 6/25/08. The Dr. said her tonsils were very thick with scar tissue due to years of throat problems. For years Dr's kept saying that if she had one more positive test for strep that her tonsils would need to come out. unfortunately, she had...

by User avatar sublu76184

4th day after Tonsillitis, what can I expect next?

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I'm an 18 year old girl with a history of asthma, allergies, and other breathing difficulties since I was 5. I always wanted to get my tonsils removed because I snored so loud and never could breath out of my nose. The doctors always said no even though I didn't get strep throat too often (maybe...

by User avatar Guest

can a tonsilectomy cure my cfs?

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i have suffered from cfs for 4 years (diagnosis after 2 1/2 years of tests!) i also suffer from recurrent tonsilitis and have now at the age of 42 been told i can have a tonsilectomy! on my pre-op appointment the nurse mentioned that the tosilectomy might help with my cfs. is it true that there...

by User avatar monkey

7th day without tonsils

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I got my tonsils out on june 16th. so it's like the 7th day. I'm 14 and have a low threshold of pain. I can talk but it hurts. I did manage to eat tuna without relish today for lunch. I have had enough of mash potatos and vienni sausages. What else is there for me to eat? Plz help!

by User avatar Guest