Tonsilitis

[peanut]

I just want to moan really, I've got Tonsilitis for the 3rd time since March!

Feeling really poorly and sorry for myself!!!

The only good thing is that my Doctor took one look and has referred me to an ENT Specialist so after all these years of suffering I might finally get them taken out!!!!!!

Though with waiting lists etc I'll probably have several more flare ups before I'm seen.

[janeyo]

You have my sympathies - I used to get it all the time and they finally took them out. This was about 4ish years ago. I have to say though that it was the most horrible thing ever and if I had had a sharp enough knife I would have cut my own head off afterwards and for about a week. Pain was awful. I even had to sleep sitting up.

But I did find out then I was pregnant and everyone started panicking as I had just had a general anaesthetic and was not allowed to take the strong painkillers anymore... they let me have 'smarties' ie paracetamol!

But no trouble since so it was worth it - I do have a friend who swears hers have grown back and she now gets tonsilitis again

Hope they sort it for you soon,

janeyo

[deezyb]

oh peanut, my sympathies also i used to get tonsilitis alot...they've never taken them out, I am led to believe that tonsils don't get taken out anymore. Anyway, not had it for years...had pharyngitis also (sp?) and was given homeopathic tablets to help. Not sure if they did, but have not had any major symptoms since! Can you not ask your GP for an emergency referral?

Prob not much help, but hope things calm down soon!

[piskieinboots]

yuk, hope you get it sorted soon.

Tell me - why do we have bits that they can take out when necessary and we still function perfectly well? Tonsils, gall bladder, appendix??

And wisdom toofs - wos that all about?? Oh hang on, I have no wisdom toofs so I guess that says a lot

[shirlthegirl43]

Poor you with tonsillitis. I got it about four times with a week break in between some years back. In the end my dentist gave me a huge dose of antibiotics (I got an abscess cos I was so run down) and that stopped the tonsillitis dead too and I haven't had another dose since. I wonder if the doctors are too wary of prescribing a strong enough dose of antibiotics to actually blitz the blooming infection.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

[Nicos]

I had my tonsils removed when I was 3 ( back in the 60's) after my BROTHER had had a bout of tonsilitis!!!!

What was that all about then???????

Hope you get sorted soon peanut!

[Headfry]

Poor Peanut, I am sorry!
I guess I am lucky - no problems here.
Nicos- It was a major fear for me, when I was a nipper, the thought just terrified me..what if, what if , what if, mummy what if I have to go into.....!
It seemed to all the rage back in 60's every other kiddy wink was in hospital....shudder at the thought even now!

[peanut]

Thanks all......it's even worse today, throats almost closed up!!!! and the PAIN!!!!!!!!

The dogs don't understand why I haven't said anyhting to them!!! Can't speak, but some would say that a good thing!!!

[shirlthegirl43]

Chop some lemon into a mug, add a big teaspoon of honey and top up with boiling water, sip when cool enough. It will soothe it a little.

[Headfry]

wine gums! I was told wine gums because they contain geletine which helps your throat?

[Nicos]

Are you on antibiotics??
If not- I'd take yourself to A&E and get yourself seen.
Not wanting to scare you- but there are a few complications which should be avoided.

[peanut]

Doing the Honey and Lemon, but not much as swallowing is horirfic. Going to get wine gums, that sounds good.

Yes been on Penicillin since yesterday 2 x4 times a day, but swallowing them is soooo hard.

Being a professional Tonsilitis person I can tell as soon as I get a mild ache at the back of my throat that it's on its way so always get to the GP at the earliest poss time.

It still gets worse before the Antibiotics kick in, usually a good 72 hrs before I start to feel a bit better.

Thanks again for putting up with my whinges!!!

[Nicos]

I bet a nice big tub of ice cream or sorbet would be a treat/help too????

[peanut]

I've just ordered some shopping to be delivered tomorrow ice cream included!.....for I'm making do with Ice cubes!!!

[Headfry]

poor peanut, bless you...I do feel for you HF x