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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.

Are my tonsils growing back?

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I had my tonsils removed on November 27th. My ENT said that in less than 1% of patients the tonsils can grow back as soon as 30 days after surgery, but he has never seen it happen and he's been an ENT for a long time.  When I first got my tonsils out I had cave like holes in the side where they...

by User avatar SkeletonSong

Tonsillectomy Experience - My pain meds are not working and I feel miserable

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I am 15 years old and I had a Tonsillectomy on December 19th and today is the 22nd of December. Each day gets progressively worse for me. The mornings are the worst part of my day. All I have been able to eat is ice cream. I did try to eat ramen noodles, but even that hurt too much. Today was/is...

by User avatar Mel

A bump behind my tonsil

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Sup everyone. The reason I am posting this, is becuase hopefully there is someon out there that has the same problem as me, and can tell me what is going on. Well here is my problem. I don't know how long i had it, but I have a bump in the back of my mouth, behind the tonsil, on the right side of...

by User avatar Sam170s7874

Can I have someone who is not my parent stay during my tonsillectomy recovery?

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Hey all, I'm almost 24 and after 13 sore throats in 2 years plus more recent difficulty sleeping and swallowing, my ENT recommended I get my tonsils out. I feel really comfortable with my doc and want to do the surgery with him in DC. However, my parents are trying to get me to do it in CA (where...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy risks for 53 yo! also have other chronic conditions;

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I am concerned about any potential risks for someone like me, female aged 53 and who suffer from other complex medical conditions. I would appreciate hearing of the tonsillectomy experience, pre or post-op, of someone my age or over. I've read about experiences of young people up to 21, but not of...

by User avatar Felicidades Mama

9 MONTH AND STILL METAL TASTE AFTER TONSIL REMOVAL

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I had my tonsils out in October 2012 and 9 months later I still have a metal taste in my mouth, I constantly have to suck sweets or chew gum.  I have been told that it should return by ENT department, but nothing has changed at the moment, will update you in a next month, have an ENT appointment...

by User avatar Jax

how long does it take to recover from a tonsillectomy?

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i just had my tonsils out at 9;00 this morning which is 10-21-13. im 12 years old and i want to go trick or treating on the 31st which would be 10 days afterwords so if you had a tonsillectomy please tell me how long it took you to eat solids and work out and have some natural pain relief

by User avatar Guest

I need some post-tonsillectomy friends who understand what I

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Hi there fellow sufferers of what has to be the most barbaric and horrendous experience of my whole life. Day 10 and I am seriously losing the will to live. I'm 27 and actually going insane.  ***this post is edited by moderator *** *** private e-mails not allowed*** Please read our Terms of Use I...

by User avatar Guest

Tonsillectomy Blog - 23 Year Old Female

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Hi Everyone I had my tonsils out 19 days ago. I am hear to tell you to please ignore all the horror stories. Yes, it is sore but the more you eat & drink, the quicker you will recover. I ate normal food from day 1. I woke up from my operation in mild pain then had a slice of toast & a jacket...

by User avatar HSinger

Horrible taste in mouth after adenotonsillectomy

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I had my adenotonsillectomy on the 9th so its been a week... and the pain is subsiding now but i have the most horrible, disgusting taste in my mouth.... it tastes and smells disgusting and I gag all the time because its so disgusting . What cab this be? Can i stop it? Its not pleasant at all and...

by User avatar moonsand0wls307113