Tonsillectomy recover uncomfortable feeling in back of throat not going away

Guest over a year ago

Please help! I am on day 10 after my tonsillectomy and feeling so depressed and hopeless. The first couple of days were fine, small/soft foods, liquids, it was fine. Then it was like a switch, I woke up on day 5 with terrible phlegm. I've been spitting it up constantly ever since then. And I woke up yesterday morning twice, nauseous and had to run to the bathroom to puke and after that is when I started to feel like there's something constantly in the back of my throat on the right side. And because I'm scared to throw up again, I stopped taking my pain meds. I haven't eaten anything in like 4 days now because when I try the pain radiates through my throat, ears, jaw.. it's excruciating and I'm starving. Same with drinking, I am only able to get a couple sips down before the pain starts. And I've been icing my throat/neck nonstop. The first couple of days I was eating popsicles like crazy but now the super cold just hurts. I'm seeing no light at the end of this tunnel and I regret ever having this stupid surgery. Please help

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Guest over a year ago

I have scars on the back of mine an it smell bad what do I do

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Guest over a year ago

Is anyone still having this problem? I had a tonsillectomy 4 years ago and STILL have a weird feeling in my throat. Everyone I swallow it feels like there is a lump or something. I feel like it makes my breath smell weird too. Can anyone relate to this? :(

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Guest over a year ago

I meant every TIME I swallow, not everyone! Oops! XD

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Guest over a year ago

I am going through the same feeling and get up at night throwing up I just wants to know if this feeling are going to go away

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Guest over a year ago

I'm almost on my 4th month post op and yeah, I too still have that "lump in the throat" feeling. I still can't drink fluids without having to exert extra effort to swallow. My sense of taste has somewhat returned but still definitely muted, especially with sweets.

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Guest over a year ago

Is anyone having tonsillectomy around october the 1st which is when my op date is. I really want someone to talk to who will be going through the same as me! Its going to be a scary time.

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Guest over a year ago

iv had this feeling from i got my op.. iys been over 10weeks now and still im getting that feeling of a lump with a sharp point making me gag and throw up alot.. yes i was told about the scabs week aftr bein in hospital again with the op.. but 10 weeks cant b normal.. think another trip to the hospital may be in order

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Guest over a year ago

Im exactly the same I've only had one tonsil removed after having quinsy and I've had the same I have a gagging feeling in back off my throats which is very uncomfortable

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Guest over a year ago

I've had a tonsillectomy just in july after getting quinsy what do you need to know

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Guest over a year ago

Hi i had my tonsils removed feb 7 2016 ago i still have throat problems i have went to the er and entalot over it and if u hold my tongue down on the right side u can see something sticking out bout a inch or so and has a white spot on it my ent doc said it was scar tissue and she cant remove it because i could bleed to death so does anyone have this problem also still feels like i got lumps in my throat and it still hurts now

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Guest over a year ago

I had mine almost 7 months ago and yes, I still have that feeling as well. I still can't drink any liquid as fast as I did prior to surgery (I can't "gulp" anything down) and there's still that lump in my throat. Drinking cold water regularly throughout the entire day helps as it seems to lubricate the area and makes it less of a nuisance. I've learned to live with it though, as the tonsillectomy seems to have cured my sleep apnea. Haven't gotten tested yet but my wife tells me my snoring/snorting is almost gone. I believe the lump could be scar tissue, and my dentist tells me that bad breath often comes from the stomach and not the mouth. My guess is the path from your esophagus to the stomach is clear of any obstruction.

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Guest over a year ago

Hello,I'm 17 days out and having really bad pain on track side and ear pain is awful,still feeling yucky and drained at times,not released to go back to work .. still high risk for bleeding and dr says scab is thick,I'm not drinking enough but hurts to swallow ... had lost 23 lbs which was awesome but gained about 10 back in 3 days :( ...people told me this is a rough surgery and I agree,sometimes when I eat I feel like it's going to back of my nose and sticking (sorry I know that's gross)

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Guest over a year ago

Thank-you so much for these posts. I had my tonsillectomy 7 weeks ago, and my throat feels just like you have all described, with the white spots around the scar tissue and wound areas. I gag, cough and choke on it all the time. Thank goodness it will heal, I will be patient

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Guest over a year ago

Please please please!!!! Contact me
I need your help! Please!!!!!!!

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