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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.

Post tonsillectomy throat & speech problems

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Hi guys, I am nearly 42 and had my tonsillectomy some 19 days ago, I'm over the worst of the pain issues and can eat fairly well but I have still got some problems with swollowing (some foods seem to get stuck, or feel like it has anyway), my speaking has become a problem in that certain sounds are...

by User avatar RobF31456

how long before i can smoke after tonsilectomy

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i just had a tonsilectomy 5 days ago, i am a smoker , 23 years old, and i want to know when i can smoke after this surgery

by User avatar Guest

Loss of Taste after Tonsillectomy

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Have read all the comments about loss of taste, bitterness in the mouth, no flavour to food etc. after removal of tonsils, and I am going through all this. It is horrible and depressing. I am 6 months post op and feel things are as bad as ever. Is there anyone out there who has experienced this and...

by User avatar Ryder

post tonsillectomy WHEN WILL MY SCABS FALL OFF?

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Day 8--- So, i am almost out of pain killers, and it kinda hurts. not un bearable pain unless it's morning my scabs haven't fallen off yet, but I hadn't eaten inn a week, and had my first meal last night. Granted it was sloppy joe, and i ate it with a spoon, but its progress compared to no food at...

by User avatar Guest

Day 14 after Tonsillectomy and the scabs seem to reform each morning?

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I am currently on day 14 and wanted to give my advice as well as see what others have experienced. Thanks for your comments! MUST HAVE: Acvtivia Yogurt & regular Yogurt - Antibiotics can cause thrush on your tongue and constipation, eat 2 during the week to prevent both. Switch to regular...

by User avatar Madjax134367

taste loss

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I'm writing to give all of you taste loss sufferers out there hope. After my tonsillectomy in October of 06, I suffered severe taste loss. The salty flavors came back after a couple months but all sweet flavors were gone for about four months. Then they VERY slowly began to return. It was about...

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7 days after tonsil removal I am very hungry but cannot eat because of pain

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I'm 15 I got my tonsils removed 7 days ago in I have been praying that the pain of when I swallow go away now but it hasn't and I am Sooo Soooo hungry but I just can't eat it hurts Super Bad when I try to eat in I'm eating soup I haven't even had the chance or courage to try hard foods drinking Cold...

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loss of sense of taste post tonsillectomy

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I'm 3 weeks post tonsillectomy and my sense of taste is still out of whack! Food tastes bland at the front of my mouth and bad at the back! I'd like to hear some people say that this will go away in a reasonable amount of time--I have always been VERY food oriented!!

by User avatar tha36753

Funny-tasting food after tonsillectomy?

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Hi! I'm 17 years old girl and I need to go to tonsillectomy next week. My friend told me that it's nothing dangerous but I'm still scared. He also told me that I will lose taste for a few months. Is it true that all food will be taste funny after tonsillectomy?

by User avatar shaylyn32992

after TONSILLECTOMY developed tinnitus

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I'm a 40 year old women..had TONSILLECTOMY in September. Developed tinnitus and hearing loss. Has this happened to anyone else. I had/have TMJ and was told after the fact that i should not have had a TONSILLECTOMY because of the TMJ...any help would be welcome...

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