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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.

Tonsils removed

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Im 19 and I recently got my tonsils taken out back on July 21 and the actual throat pain is pretty much gone but on the side of my tongue it feels like there is something sharp stuck back there, and my ear still hurts...is this normal? Is there anything I can do to stop it?  

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Tonsillectomy Post-Op Perspective

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My husband reminded me, that although some (if not most) of these stories posted here are notable and real, it is still a small percentage statistically that experience out of the ordinary results from a tonsillectomy.  I think those who experience post-op complications are more inclined to go...

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Abcess Tonsils - TBR

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TBR - To Be Removed!  Two summers ago I came down with a very bad cough.  I had no fever or sore throat.  Just felt horrible and coughed.  I resorted to having a shot or two of whiskey every night to help me sleep.  After a negative mono/strep test, 4 rounds of antibiotics,...

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Post Tonsillectomy!

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Im a 15 year old girl, and i got my tonsils out on monday ( the 25th of July 2011). I am in an extreme amount of pain, and i am just curious as to when it begins to ease! I have tried eating soups, ice-cream, yogurt and all the rest, but it just hurts too much to eat. Anyone who could...

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tonsillectomy scheduled

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I am 29 years old and I scheduled for my tonsillectomy on 08/02/11 not to mentioned I am verrrryyy scared... I have had problems with my tonsils since a child, and getting them removed. I am the worse panic freak ever so if you can imagine. Reading these stories I feel a little better but there is...

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Tonsillectomy Recovery Experience!

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Ohk, i know im a guy in my 20's, so my experience may not be so bad. But i was really nevouse before hand, so im gonna give you a day by day to know what to expect. The surgery was so simple, you wake up and the pain is not so bad, cause your still on the anestisia. The rest of your day after...

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Tonsilectomy scab falling off?

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i had my tonsils removed at 1pm today, i'm in no pain whatsoever, just hurts abit to swallow, i am a smoker & know it will cause detrimental damage if i do inhale smoke, so i'm pushing aside these damn cravings, how soon will i be able to smoke, i know i'm better off quitting, but right now all...

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I would like to share my experience - my Tonsillectomy

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So, for an 18 year old that had very rarely been into hospital, the prospect of me going in to have my tonsils out seemed huge. I arrived at the Ear, Nose and Throat Department at my Local Hospital at about 7am. I was greated by a nurse who checked me in and showed me to my bed. Once we...

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constipation after tonsillitis surgery for 24 year old male.

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Had second tonsillitis surgery to stop bleeding after 14 hours of first surgery. Swallowed blood which was sucked out at second surgery. Had dirrahea of bloody stools three times after 10 hours the same day. Feeling very heavy, nauseated for not having had bowel movement for 60 hours since...

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Tonsillectomy Recovery (coblation technique) Days 1-3: So far so good

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While still in the midst of my much-less-horrible-than-I-anticipated recovery I thought I would blog about it. :) When I woke up, it was the most awful pain I've ever felt, which really aggravated me, because I expected to wake up saying, wow, this is it, being all full of narcotics and all, but...

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