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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.

Tonsillectomy Hell Need some chat buddies

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Hey all, I had a tonsillectomy/sinus surgery on the 13th and have been going through the hell many of you are describing. The ridicoulous thing for me was that I did not even have tonsillitis, but they were swollen, producting tonsiliths, and along with my sinusitis were respomnsible, I...

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Tonsillectomy: first week post op

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I'm a 17 year old female athlete... Who has had a tough battle with strep and tonsillitis. As an athlete my pain tolerance is pretty high I must say. I gave myself a triple dose of pain I had my tonsil adenoids and a lipoma from my hip removed (it's about an 8 in. incision).   Day...

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Tonsil stone under the skin ? + question(s) about them!

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Hey guys   About a week ago, I had my first ever tonsil stone (Yay :( ) and it was quite a bulge one and filled the whole hole up and it feel out by its self!, but near that area I can see another white blob and it appears to be under the skin/tissue. Is this another tonsil stone ? and if so how do...

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I am a 24 yr old British guy who elected to have a Tonsilectomy on the advice of an ENT specialist

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Okay so to introduce myself I am a 24 yr old British guy who elected to have a Tonsilectomy on the advice of an ENT specialist. I am currently on a working holiday in Australia, so although I do have the help of my flat mates, they work everyday so I am pretty much on my own with this one thousands...

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Post Tonsilectomy Hemorrhage

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Hemorhaged and had to go to OR. 13 days after 1st surgery. Lost a lot of blood and had to stay at the hospital for 5 days. I am now on day 8 after 2nd surgery in excruciating pain on the side they did not have to cauterize. I can't eat, can't drink. It burns so bad!! I am also having horrible...

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Tonsillectomy Day 7

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First time I have ever posted to a board but this surgery definitely warrants its own post. I am a 35 year old female and today is the morning of Day 7 of my tonsils and adenoids removed. Prior to surgery I researched the internet and nearly read myself into canceling. I was so sick from anxiety...

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Having my tonsils and adenoids taken out and tubes in ears

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Hello I am 37 years old and I had surgery over a week ago from having my tonsils, adnoise taken out and tubes put into my ears. I have tried several times since I left the hospital to eat and drink, so far I can't even do both as the pain is so bad that it feels that someone is taking pulling...

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Tonsillectomy at 61, any risks? I need to remove tonsil stones which are causing halitosis

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I am have a tonsillectomy at age 61 due to tonsil stones causing severe halitosis. I have tried everything. Yes I am nervous but if this takes care of my problem I will be happy. I am healthy but still it is a risk. Anyone else with this experience?! Ellen

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Tonsillectomy recovery firsthand experience

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Okay, so for anyone out there that is planning on having a tonsillectomy done I can tell you the agony you will go through. To be honest I'm only on day 7. Anyways whenever you have it done, the night before the procedure you are not permitted to eat or drink anything past 12:00. Personally, I would...

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Day four of the agony after having tonsillectomy, the pain is unbearable

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It is day 4. This is the worst pain I have ever experienced in my 23 years on earth. i would rather chew and digest glass than have to endure this torture and emotional torment. I want to shave my ears off as the pain is indescribable. My only friends are twister lollys And...

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