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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.

Recovery for adult tonsillectomy

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I am trying to decide if this is something that I want to do and would like some feed back from a few over 40. I will be 40 at the time I have this done, if I choose to go thru with it. I have problems with what they call tonsil stones, which are extremely nasty and embarrassing to say the least....

by User avatar brookelynnal134562

Tonsillectomy- Swollen Uvula blocking airway - cant sleep!

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Day of Surgery: I am a 26 years old and just got a tonsillectomy, adnoidectomy, and turbinate reduction. I felt awesome after the surgery, I was able to slightly talk for a few minutes then not at all. I was able to breathe out of my nose (thanks turbinate reduction). I've been eating ice chips...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsils hurt even 10 days after the procedure, I feel a big lump in my throat

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Alright so it's day 10 for me, and I'm still in a lot of pain. It started yesterday morning, but with me sucking on ice all day, it subsided. This whole "recovery" sucks. I've seriously tried everything to make me feel better. I did just feel like sort of a big lump go down my throat. Does that mean...

by User avatar Guest

Taste after tonsillectomy? I can taste a little, but coke tastes awful and so does chocolate

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I am 50 and had my tonsils and adenoids on 12/1/2015. I do feel like I have food or a lump in my throat when I eat, even though I chew FOREVER. I know that will go away, but my sense of taste has not returned. Any comments on that? I sure hope it comes back. I can taste a little, but coke tastes...

by User avatar Guest

Going in Day 8: Tonsillectomy

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Hi! I'm 19 and I got my tonsils out 8 days ago. Days 1-3 weren't too bad which made me think this would be a breeze. Man was I wrong! I woke up day 4 in terrible pain and it got better as the day went on. Woke up on day six and the pain was worse. Even worse than that one of my pain meds was...

by User avatar Guest

The pain on day one and two post tonsillectomy was manageable, but day three was unbelievable

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Hi, I am 14 years old and I got my tonsils out on Tuesday and it is now Saturday. The pain on day one and two was manageable, but day three was unbelievable. The pain made me want to run off a cliff. I am now on day four and the pain level has reduced a bit. I am really hoping it Is starting to get...

by User avatar Anonymous

Experiencing oral thrush and acid reflux after tonillectomy

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Hi there, age 44 female. on day 8 recovery, had tonsillectomy last Thursday.  It's been pretty much awful but since yesterday I seem to be having new problems with acid reflux and wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem.  It's so bad that it feels like it's burning my throat and...

by User avatar Melissa

A positive tonsillectomy story. You can read it...its ok :) Nothing scary here.

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Hello! This is Day Two of my tonsillectomy experience and I'm doing great!  There is nothing to be afraid of!  I promise I wont say anything scary...because nothing scary is happening.   I had them out yesterday morning.  The nurses and doctors all came into my pre-op room...

by User avatar Schnizlein348225

Post op Tonsillectomy, I can't open my mouth wide enough to see the back of my throat

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I am 31 years old and this is post op day 5 and this is the worst that I've felt so far. I can't open my mouth wide enough to see the back of my throat but I think I'm going through the scabbing process.  I constantly drink water.  Nothing else. God has really shinned on some of...

by User avatar Guest

Loss of taste after Tonsillectomy

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I am 53 years old and due to tonsillitis this year I was advised to have them removed which happened on 15 November 2015.  At first I attributed this  the heavy medication because I had complications and got admitted back in hospital twice after the procedure.  It's been five weeks...

by User avatar Nombulelo348099