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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 have had uvulopalatoplasty

Hi I have just had this operation along with Adenoidectomy. This was to reduce sleep apneo and snoring. However, the night after the operation I kept waking myself up snoring and today (next day) I can nopt get of to sleep because juast as I do I start to snore. This is worst then what I...

by User avatar Racol5

A couple of questions regarding tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy

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I'm 16. I just had my tonsils out 4 days ago (4/25) and now my throat is turning a pink color, what exactly does this mean..my mom says its healing but I want to be extra sure, and if it does mean it healing how soon will it be before my scabs fall off? Also is it okay to drink certain kinds of...

by User avatar roomonster269104

Scared of this surgery!

I am 20 years old and am getting my tonsils out in about a week or two (the date hasn't been scheduled yet). I have had strep and tonsillitis 6 times since January of this year, causing me to miss a lot of class and be miserable. So not having this surgery isn't really an option. I have been doing...

by User avatar Guest

Not what I expected

So I am 22 and my tonsils and adenoids were removed yesterday. I am miserable. I am barely able to swallow my own spit and ice chips. I am taking my pain medicine about every 5 hours, but my stomach is so sore from the not eating and taking the medicine. I have the worst headache and it hurts to...

by User avatar Guest

Numb tongue from liquid Lortab?

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So I had my tonsils out FrIday, and the first one or two days I was miserable! I had so much phlegm and it hurt to even swallow. I also have a numb tongue! It's been numb since the day I got my tonsils and adenoids out. Is this normal? It also feels tingly when I push it against my teeth. This also...

by User avatar Sleep

Recovery after Tonsillectomy

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I'm a 23 yrs old female and tomorrow will be a week since my Tonsillectomy. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th day were the worst for me. Mainly because everything except ice water seemed to irritate my thoat and I was taking 3 teaspoons of loratab every 4 hours which began to make me sick. throwing up after...

by User avatar Guest

tonsil stones -- prevention

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I agree with Lynnie Kennie concerning watching what you eat. As I grew up, I would cough up a tonsil stone "once in a blue moon" (rarely). However, in a recent 6-month time period, I coughed up tonsil stones one to three times a week, and sometimes the stones were like large clusters....

by User avatar srh38970

Sleepless in Anchorage

Greeting all, I am exactly one week post surgery and am beyond miserable, i was a severe snorer so i had the full deal done at the same time (Rhinoplasty) for deviated septum, (UPPP) Soft Pallet trim and Tonsils removed. The first 3 days were hell as i am allergic to anything that end with a cet...

by User avatar Guest

recovery sucks

Hello all fellow sufferers. I am a 26yr old female that is starting recovery day 6. I to totally jinxed myself on day 1 and 2 saying this is nothing geesh I can handle this! Then day 3 came and I have been dying since. I have not been able to eat anything and I am barely getting the liquids I need....

by User avatar strongerchick84153107

Severe pain when swallowing water

Lately I find that when drinking water, the first sip seems to" hang up" and I have this horrible pain in my upper chest. So painful I think I will faint and would if I didn't stretch my body and about do the Harlem Shake to get to where I can breath. Afterwards the feeling of needing to belch, but...

by User avatar crushing292386