I am 35 years old and starting day 8 and I'm experiencing much of what everyone has described. The only upside to my experience is that I have not vomited at all.
My biggest concern is that when I try to sleep, it seems like my nasal passages swell up, making it hard to breath. I would guess this is from the adenoidectomy. I have been sleeping on a recliner that I do not tilt back all the way. When I sleep upright this does not happen.
I also snore more now that before the surgery.
I'm concerned that this will not go away. Has anyone had this happen?? Did it go away?
When does the pain subside?? I dont know how much more I can take.
Thanks. I appreciate any input.
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My 15 year old son had his tonsils and adenoids removed 10 days ago here in MN. We thought he was through the worst of it last week and that was bad, really bad. He wouldn't drink fluids and was spitting in a cup. Got close to dehydration. I hate to admit it but I finally had to send him over to his grandma's for tough love. Got sick and vomited from the Roxicet (correct, you don't want to vomit!), taking Lortab now. He's a tough wrestler and football player, heals fast, and has never complained about anything. Been through broken bones, ruptured spleen, and three younger sisters... Now the acute ear pain his kicked in! He's in tears and there's nothing I can do. He writes (can barely talk) that it's outrageously worse than the throat ever was. This is practically tearing our family apart. Everybody walking on egg shells, trying to keep quiet, steering clear. I even took today off from work, again.
I was getting fed up until I read some of the posts from this site today. I'm embarrassed, even ashamed, to say I thought he was whining, working it, or just trying to bug me (which was working, big time). Now I feel like c**p (worse than) for even thinking that. Man, I thought I knew pain after getting half my pinky finger cut off, scabbing over, and healing 10 years ago. I'm now sure that can't even compare to the pain you and the others on this site are describing and trying to tolerate.
All I know is that I will never subject any of my daughters to this procedure. I've never posted a comment on the internet in my life but felt moved to do so here. The postings have really helped me understand the anguish and I feel obligated to give some back.
In terms of something constructive to add: I think the humidifier blowing in his room (or direction while on the couch) helps but I obviously can't run a controlled experiment to confirm this. Chicken flavored TopRamen noodles with an egg broken in at the end (before ice cubes to cool) seems to provide sustenance. Strawberry flavored cough drops and Juicy Fruit gum helps keep the jaw moving and breath in order. Not asking him any questions (figured that out early - on my own) helps. Got some liquid ibuprofen (could only find kids stuff at pharmacy) to mix in with the Lortab since don't want O.D. on Tylenol/acetominophen (but only after 7 days so bleeding not risk). I tried getting him to suck on a spent green tea bag (worked for my wisdom teeth extractions) but I guess he'll only go so far and that never took... Single serving microwaved Mac&Cheese slides down now. If getting dehydrated, spend the $ for Pediolyte or equivalent. Patience and keep reading these threads. They helped me immensely and I'm not even the patient. Actually, I don't have any patients - I'm not a doctor :)
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Thanks for your reply. I am going to the doctor today for the nasal passage swelling that happens at night. Sleeping sitting up is no way to live.
I'm sorry about your son's experience. I hope my family doesn't think I'm exaggerating the pain, but they probably think that. This is the worst thing I've ever been through. So much pain in different sensitive areas all at once. The ears feel like someone is stabbing them; the throat feels like I've swallowed razor blades; my teeth feel like someone is cutting them off! It hurts to talk, but I am trying to talk. My doctor said it isn't normal that I'm not talking yet, so that prompted me to try more.
I sound like a deaf person when I talk. I know what your son feels....I've been getting annoyed when people ask me questions.
I'm on liquid Vicodin mixed with Tylenol, taking 15 ml every 6 hours. Last night I tried to ween off, and I skipped a dose. I was fine (not pain free be it was tolerable) up until the 12 hour point. I woke up in unbareable pain. So I won't be getting brave like that twice. I just worry about the liver and kidney damage that the narcotics can cause.
Make sure he stays hydrated. My trick is to never put the water down. Try to have a variety of foods. My husband and mom have gotten pretty creative with foods. They've had mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, meat loaf, very fine chicken salad, and creamy desserts. It is so important to keep eating To tolerate all the meds. I've also got a snow cone maker shaving ice for me constantly. I'd recommend getting one of those and a humidifier to keep everything as moist as possible.
Had his scab come off yet? I have heard to keep it on as long as possible so the flesh underneath is healed and ready. Otherwise there will be open flesh, which will hurt. I have also heard when the scab comes off its much better. Sounds like a horrific and magical moment all at once.
The worst days have been 4 to 8. Nine is today. I have my appointment later, so hopefully she can check my healing progress. I am going to stay ahead of the pain today. I'm taking the meds until they're gone.
I hope your son feels better soon. We've got to be in the home stretch. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. We're going to be sick less and breath better.
Don't feel bad....you're doing your best taking care of him. My husband and my
Mom are taking turns with me. I know I'm getting annoying, because I'm snippy anytime anyone asks a question. But everyone needs to remember I've got razors in my throat, swords in my ear, headaches, rotten smells and tastes in my mouth....so small things (like pudding flavor) aren't going to make me happy.
I had one meltdown when I was alone...where I cried big crocodile tears. Just for the pain to ease. I was beginning to worry that the surgery went bad and would cause chronic pain.
Keep me posted on your sons progress. I am still confident that in the end we will be glad we did this. I think it's important to have those nasty, germ infested tonsils out....but it's best to do very young. When I was a kid my mom went around and around with the doctors trying to get mine out, but nobody would do it back then.
Good luck....we'll get there.
I'm sorry about your son's experience. I hope my family doesn't think I'm exaggerating the pain, but they probably think that. This is the worst thing I've ever been through. So much pain in different sensitive areas all at once. The ears feel like someone is stabbing them; the throat feels like I've swallowed razor blades; my teeth feel like someone is cutting them off! It hurts to talk, but I am trying to talk. My doctor said it isn't normal that I'm not talking yet, so that prompted me to try more.
I sound like a deaf person when I talk. I know what your son feels....I've been getting annoyed when people ask me questions.
I'm on liquid Vicodin mixed with Tylenol, taking 15 ml every 6 hours. Last night I tried to ween off, and I skipped a dose. I was fine (not pain free be it was tolerable) up until the 12 hour point. I woke up in unbareable pain. So I won't be getting brave like that twice. I just worry about the liver and kidney damage that the narcotics can cause.
Make sure he stays hydrated. My trick is to never put the water down. Try to have a variety of foods. My husband and mom have gotten pretty creative with foods. They've had mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, meat loaf, very fine chicken salad, and creamy desserts. It is so important to keep eating To tolerate all the meds. I've also got a snow cone maker shaving ice for me constantly. I'd recommend getting one of those and a humidifier to keep everything as moist as possible.
Had his scab come off yet? I have heard to keep it on as long as possible so the flesh underneath is healed and ready. Otherwise there will be open flesh, which will hurt. I have also heard when the scab comes off its much better. Sounds like a horrific and magical moment all at once.
The worst days have been 4 to 8. Nine is today. I have my appointment later, so hopefully she can check my healing progress. I am going to stay ahead of the pain today. I'm taking the meds until they're gone.
I hope your son feels better soon. We've got to be in the home stretch. There's a light at the end of the tunnel. We're going to be sick less and breath better.
Don't feel bad....you're doing your best taking care of him. My husband and my
Mom are taking turns with me. I know I'm getting annoying, because I'm snippy anytime anyone asks a question. But everyone needs to remember I've got razors in my throat, swords in my ear, headaches, rotten smells and tastes in my mouth....so small things (like pudding flavor) aren't going to make me happy.
I had one meltdown when I was alone...where I cried big crocodile tears. Just for the pain to ease. I was beginning to worry that the surgery went bad and would cause chronic pain.
Keep me posted on your sons progress. I am still confident that in the end we will be glad we did this. I think it's important to have those nasty, germ infested tonsils out....but it's best to do very young. When I was a kid my mom went around and around with the doctors trying to get mine out, but nobody would do it back then.
Good luck....we'll get there.
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