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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.

Sore throat 6 days before tonsillectomy

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Hi everyone, I am 35 and am scheduled to have a tonsilectomy on Nov 14th and have had a sore throat for the past 4-5 days. I know that it's only viral and not a true tonsillitis from strep, but will they cancel my surgery b/c of it? I'm hoping that when I wake up tomorrow morning the sore throat...

by User avatar AbbeyD52483

it hurts!!!!

I am 43 years old and this is day 7. I cried all morning. My perks are out and my Doctor is have a Thanksgiving holiday. So nice for him! I haven't ate nothing in 7 days! Cold is worse for me then warm temps. So I would try that if your having troubles drinking. Would I do this again. Not...

by User avatar Guest

Holy cow, this was hell!

I had my tonsills removed on Oct. 24. I am now at the end of day nine. I am almost out of my pain medicine, which was only liquid Lortab. It basically just takes the edge off. I have yet to sleep through the night. I have thrown up pretty much every day since day 4. Most of the vomitting I think is...

by User avatar Guest

day 6

I am 22 years old. I am still in very very much pain, and can't eat, haven't really eaten since the night before my surgery. I am drinking water, and i am still taking my meds like it's cool, but am following the directions. I've probably lost like 15 lbs in the last 6 days, and it hurts to hiccup...

by User avatar Guest

post op tonsillectomy

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I am 26 and on day 6 of my T and A recovery. The pain has just gotten worse as the days have gone on. I was sleeping fine in the beginning, but now I can't sleep at all. Anyway, my question is is everyone else experiencing a massive amount of phlegm? I am spitting constantly and wanted to see if...

by User avatar Guest

Tosilectomy horror! 3rd day post surgery.

All i can do lately is spit and spit and spit. I haven't eaten in 4 days. As an exception, i finally got down 2 bowls of egg drop soup about an hour ago. As for my voice, i sound very similar to that of a deaf person, i'm not sure if this is permanant or what not. Helpp me !!!

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DAY 8 CONFUSION!

The pain is gone, and it is only the 8th day. Is my body playing a trick on me and making me think i am all better and tomorrow is going to be a slap in the face again? I am all out of Codeine, but can get 1 refill. But do i need it? I did not have to use my Codeine at all today, it was amazing. I...

by User avatar MakexYourself198981595

Starting to feel better

This message board has really been so helpful to me during this whole nightmare. I'm on Day 17 and this is my first day back at work. Still a little pain when swallowing and my voice isn't quite back to normal yet. I thought I was much better a few days ago...tried to go out for dinner on New...

by User avatar Guest

Suggestions post tonsillectomy

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hey, i had my operation on monday at 9.30 am on 4th august 2008 - i am in soo much pain , i was discharged from hospital tuesday evening which i cannot understand as i didnt eat anything or cold barley swallow fluids also the only thing that relieved my pain was morphine which i obvioulsy havent...

by User avatar tara620680858

CANT TASTE FOOD WELL AFTER TONSILS WERE TAKEN OUT

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HI IAM 28 AND HAD MY TONSILS TAKEN OUT ABT 4WEEKS AGO,I DONT SEEM TO TASTE MY FOOD WELL,AND MY TONGUE IS QUITE BITTER TOO,WHAT CUD THE PROBLEM BE?

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