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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.

Adult Tonsillectomy and ways to get by

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1. The meds help A lot so take them every 4 hours no matter what for the first 5 days....even if you don't think you need it!!! 2. Have a drink/popcycle in your hand at ALL TIMES. It hurts to swallow at first, but the more you swallow the better you will feel!!! PROMISE. Just keep swallowing the...

by User avatar Guest

What should I do????

Ok so sat I saw my dr because my throat was very sore and I was lightheaded. Dr said I have a very bad case of tonsillitis. They gave me a steriod injection to reduce the swelling and put me on an antibiotic. Well yesterday I went back to the dr as my throat felt worse and I still felt very dazed...

by User avatar Annonymous26231001

Foods i should eat

Im 18 years old and i just had my tonsillectomy not more than 12 hours ago and the pain is excrucitating. The vicodin seems to have no effect. and i feel like my uvula is too long and that i am going to choke on it or something. im actually really scared. i can almost keep down my food and i was...

by User avatar Guest

Getting toncils out and eating

I went to the specialist and he took one look at my throat and said your going to hate me, but you need those out. He asked me if I wanted him to go over the procedure with me, I said no I will chicken out if you tell me. So what do I do, look on the internet.......Big mistake......I was going to...

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Recurrent strep infections after tonsilectomy

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Can anyone help?? I am a 45 year old healthy female until three years ago. I have developed recurrent strep infections and last year had post streptococcal reactive arthritis. My tonsils have been gone for 20 + years. I was scoped last year to assure no secondary tonsil tissue. My children are...

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Sore Throat and Canker Sores

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Hello. I am 15 and i had my tonsils taken out when i was 12. I have a horrible sore throat. I looked at my throat and there are huge white sores on the back like canker sores. I also have a huge canker sore on the front of my mouth on my lip. My mouth and throat are very sore. So i was wondering if...

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Pain with Tonsillectomy

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I had my tonsillectomy 2 weeks ago,28 years old.I had no idea how bad I would feel now.With the pain meds. I still cant sleep or eat.The only thing that I can really say that helps is water.I even bought Insure Drinks,for dehydration.I just want to know if this is normal?I usually have a very high...

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TONSILLECTOMY I started itching after surgury on my arms hands feet back .

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I had a TONSILLECTOMY 4 weeks ago now .The second day of recovery i had sever itching on my hands neck feet the doc told me to stop taking codeine .I did but the itching slowed down . no medicine taken now its been 4 weeks My throat is fine but i started itching on my hands feet neck back some...

by User avatar huffman1293177879

Lymph nodes? swollen glands?

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Hey, I had a sore throat/cold thing for about a week, just over 3 weeks ago. As it was healing a noticed a small lump near to my Adams apple, pea sized, moveable and only a little painful after moving about etc From everything I've read it sounds like a lymph node...would you say that's the case?...

by User avatar Flea4700

tonsils and adenoids being taken out!

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Hello! My ten years old daughter has just come home from her tonsils and adenoids surgery. She had frequent throat and ear infection and the surgery was our last option. I hope her health will improve and that she will start to sleep normally, without snoring and open mouth. Is there anything very...

by User avatar olivie45546