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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.

After a tonsillectomy, which day is the most painful?

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I'm a nineteen year old girl, and I had mine out on Tuesday morning. Tuesday and Wednesday weren't so bad, but Thursday was. It was more because of the nauseousness than anything, but my throat did hurt more than it had the previous two days. Today (Friday) I wasn't as nauseous, but I still am a...

by User avatar Catherine Lovesyouu187556

Hell is tonsillectomy

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I realize this is an old topic but i am on my 7th day after a tonsillectomy....my doctor prescribed some steroids which help the swelling but those only work 12 hours...i still cannot eat without the steroids kicking in (about 5pm...take it at 2) so i dont know what im going to do when i run out =(

by User avatar Guest

Had my tonsillsectomy and need advice if anyone has had one or knows about them! /Pain/weird color!

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I had my tonsils ut on the 25th of april. Im now at the end of day 8 and im not sure what my tonsils are supposed to look like ir be doing! I also had my deviated septum and my turbinites in my nose fixed at the same time! I am a heavy smoker and I didnt quit(I should have). I am 25 years old and a...

by User avatar girl4u22186571

My good tonsillectomy experience

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i got my tonsils out 7 days ago day 1 was rough because I didn't really know what to expect so I was really scared before I went into surgery when I came out o surgery I woke up within 10 minutes and I was wide awake and talkative about 20 minutes later I was back up in the pre opp room getting...

by User avatar Guest

Chronicles of A Coblation Tonsillectomy

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Chronicles of A Coblation Tonsillectomy: I hope to provide those who have yet to undergo a tonsillectomy and even those who have, with my experience...including tips and other ways I dealt with any discomfort. July 23, 2008 –Ice Is Your Best Friend and So Is Your Caretaker Today is my...

by User avatar Sofi2980330

Swollen tonsils and neck, painful swallowing. Very quick ons

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Right now, the back of my mouth, under my tongue, my (what I'm guessing are) lymph nodes (just under the jaw) are all swollen. All of this came about very quickly, about two days ago. Before that, I was perfectly fine, and I've never had any of these tonsil/swollen neck issues before. It's very...

by User avatar Guest

How long does it take for your tonsils to heal after having a tonsillectomy

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Hello am a 14 year old boy wondering how long it takes for your tonsils to heal after having them out, it has been 5 days now and I can still hardly eat and my throat is just pure white, I am also a smoker I would like to know how long it would take for me to start again thank you.....

by User avatar sh-michael96156551

My tonsilectomy- Going really well.. but.. Any advice for pain?

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So I've been reading around the site and noticed alot of terrible stories. So I wanted to post a positive post to let people know it's not all bad. I just got my tonsils removed yesterday. So maybe it's too early to tell. But I've been able to drink 2 or three liters of water...

by User avatar hnejita

Tonsillectomy - the road to recovery

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I got my tonsils removed on March 14th. I'm a 28 year old female and I must say.... the general consensus was right! It SUCKS! The first week was excruciating. My doctor was mean and prescribed me T3s; which I stressed didn't work well for me, but was assured I would be off the pain meds...

by User avatar miaoux

Tonsillectomy Uvalaplasty Surgery

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How long will it be for the swelling goes down completely? I'm not a young person my first mistake. I feel horrible my stomach feels like I have gas in it that won't release. Happily, a lot of the pain has subsided as I'm now on my 10th day. I can't eat anything of substance per...

by User avatar kmjfire3182382