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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'm a 15 year old female who just got a tonsillectomy ,I've been experiencing horrible ear pain

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Hi, I'm a 15 year old female who just got a tonsillectomy on the 19th on February, 2014. Tomorrow will be a week since. I've been experiencing horrible ear pain and a scratchy like pain in my throat and every time I swallow anything, including cold drinks, I get pains in both my throat and ear. I've...

by User avatar Guest

Just had my tonsils removed (T&A and Uvulectomy)

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Hello, I am 26. I had my tonsils and adnoids and a uvulectomy on Oct. 4th. After waking up in recovery my first sentance was I have changed my mind. I don't want to do it! 8-| Too late! Day of surgery and the next day really weren't to bad, I could talk and drink water no problem. But...

by User avatar Waiting2getbetter49921

Leg pain after tonsils removal

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My 6 year old garndson had his tonsils out 9 days ago. Two days ago he started to complain about his leg hurting and this morning he couldn't walk. My daughter and son-in-law took him to the emergengy room and I am still waiting to hear something. Is this a common problem after havinh your tonsils...

by User avatar Guest

how to survive your tonsillectomy experience

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I am 23 year old male. Day to day I am going to try an explain how/what you should be doing to make this process as smooth as possible. Electrocauterization method. PRE OP Stop smoking and Drinking 24 to preferably 48 hours at least before surgery. Recovery will be smoother. DAY 1/of surgery- sleep...

by User avatar THE TONSILATOR

Tonsillectomy recovery, When will things get better?

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I'm 17 years old I'm on day 10 of recovery so far it's been the most horrible 10 days of my life I haven't been able to eat almost anything, iv eaten maybe an amount of one meal in the past 5 days still In lots of pain waking up every night with pain and having to take pain killers. I can hardly...

by User avatar Maia

Tonsillectomy at age 18 - Female - Days 1-8

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So when trying to find information about my recovery I found none so here is mine to help anyone else. Day 1: The pain is very low for the first day, almost just sore and uncomfortable. I had started taking 2 paracetamol 4 times a day, 2 codeine 4 times a day and then 1 ibuprofen 3 times a day...

by User avatar JemBro328107

11 days after tonsils operation, i'm still bleeding

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Hi iv just recently had my operation to have my tonccils and anonoyeds taken out, this was 11 days ago the pain has practically gone but I'm still on antibiotics till tomorrow but every night I set my alarm for 2am in the morning to take my tablet I check my throat with a mirrow and flash light and...

by User avatar AmiFal327765

My positive Tonsillectomy recovery

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I am a 20 year old female from the UK, and had my Tonsillectomy 12 days ago on the 2nd October 2014. I didn't have laser surgery or any of that fancy stuff, just a normal cold steel tonsillectomy done on the NHS. Before the surgery I read horror stories all over the internet, about bleeding, I was...

by User avatar Guest

What soft things I can eat?

Im 17 and had my Tonsils and Adenoids removed about five days ago and every single swallow hurts! I barely want to eat anything. I only drink apple juice, chicken broth and suck on popsicles. I have been researching what i can eat but nothing is very specific. I already vomited once and im afraid to...

by User avatar MiaVera

Considering A Tonsillectomy

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I don't really have a question, but more a comment or advice I want to share with anyone considering a tonsillectomy. I am not a doctor or anything like that but I have recently had my tonsils removed 9 days ago... I really emphasize the need to talk to your surgeon, anaesthetist or doctor, when...

by User avatar NoTonsilsAnymore