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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.

I had my tonsils shaved down

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So I had my tonsils shaved down on Oct 12 2012. Day 1 Friday - Day of Surgery, had a bit of sore throat but in general felt okay. Went home and was fine. Day 2 Saturday - Similar to Day 1, sore throat but not horrible, able to eat some soft foods Day 3 Sunday - When nighttime approach the pain...

by User avatar Tonsil Shaving

Adult tonsillectomy recovery

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I am writing this to document my tonsillectomy experience! :) I am a 27-year old female and had to have my tonsils and adenoids taken out yesterday due to peritonsillar abscess I kept acquiring.  Those of you who have had one know how painful they are...much worse than strep!  I went to the...

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I had my tonsils removed

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I had my tonsils removed on Wednesday. It's now Friday. I'm 24. The pain isn't anything worse than I've had with strep. Wednesday when I got home I slept most of the day, and into Thursday. I got up Thursday afternoon and ate a big container of potato cheddar soup from Bob Evans, with bacon and...

by User avatar DilJamRid261352

tonsillectomy pain management

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wondering if anyone can offer any insight. got my tonsils removed on Thursday, it is now Tuesday night. Thursday felt great and was able to eat toast an hour after recovery. Friday got discharged after eating weetabix cereal & toast. was fine on Friday. the pain wasn't any more than a normal...

by User avatar kiki

For 9 days I suffered with an abscess in my throat

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Hi.  42 year old female.  For 9 days I suffered with an abscess in my throat.  Gen dr kept trying different meds until yesterday when I broke down in his office and insisted on a referral.  Saw ENT and he recommended immediate surgery.  Did that today.   The abscess was on my right side and...

by User avatar Tonya Smith Gastineau260347

I am removing my tonsils on friday, how badly does it hurt and how will be cool 2 eat

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Hi I'm 16. I am removing my tonsils on friday and I'm am so scared how badly does it hurt and how will be cool 2 eat, I was reading that my ear's are going 2 hurt ,so what can I use for that asap plz help

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adult having adnoids removed as well as tonsils, Diabetic , High Blood pressure what to eat

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Hi everyone I am a 39 year old female who will be having her adnoids and tonsills removed September 22, 2012 I have heard all the horror stories, and I have heard all the not so bad stories, my question is this How in the world with me being diabetic, and having high blood pressure am I going to be...

by User avatar PraiseDancer258194

Tonsillectomy in 2 days freaking out!

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So tommoro is my last day befOre surgery. My surgery is scheduled for 9/14/2012. I'm totally freaking. What can I do to prepare and what's if feel like when the anesthesia goes in??? All awnser are much appreciated oh and by the way I'm a 21 year old female.

by User avatar TiarraGreen21

Woke up spitting little blood clots (day 7) of tonsillectomy

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I am on day seven of recovery after tonsillectomy. The past couple of days were just as my doctor said usual pain of the throat and swallowing would hurt. I am just wondering I woke up today(day 7) spitting blood clots sizes of beans. Do I need to go into the ER.

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Post tonsillectomy pain meds not working

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I had a tonsillectomy on Thursday (4 days ago). Duh, I was expecting the recovery to be very painful and it is, but it's tolerable. I was given liquid lortab which I'm supposed to take every 4-6 hours. The first couple days was fine, but now it's like the stuff only works for about 2 hours and I...

by User avatar Tonsilssuck