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Name: Josh
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I have had tonsilitus 5 times in the a year and a half. First time I had it, my throat was covered in yellow spots and had a 103 temperature.I took amoxicillian for 10 days and it did not work. I had to take clarythrimycin for ten additional days. Other times I took the Z-Pack Zythromycin, used it 3 times works everytime. This time the doctor gave me pennicillan, I will see if it works.
Name: Lucy
Country: United Kingdom
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I have had tonsilitus a lot in the past. I am now 35 but suffered badly with it until I was 25. I had my tonsils out when I was 6 years old, but the operation was a lot different back then and they partly grew back, now I believe they can fully be taken out. However my 3 year is now poorly with the same thing, from my experience you do need to get it properly diagnosed by a doctor first. It can vary from person to person the amount of pain and how quickly you get over it. Here are some symptoms relievers: 1) Drink plenty of water (avoid acid fruit juice or water it down, this can be more painful) 2)If you have a shower have one or sit in the room when it gets steamy with your baby to alleviate the pain and open the airways. 3)Sloppy foods when you are able to eat, porridge, soup, pasta, noodles, milk, yoghurt. 4) Rest rest rest! 5)Keep your temp regulated with air con/ windows open but keep warm as well with a duvet 6)Humidifyer's are great! 7) Chewing gum if you are old enough, minty, this keeps the saliva from drying out your throat...NICE 8) Note pad and pen...don't talk this will irritate it more. 9) Loose clothing for babies too, they can overheat very quickly. 10) Ice pops, icecream, ice cubes 11) Lots of love and understanding 12) It will all be better soon and if it continues call the doctor! Get well where ever you are! XX
Name: lesa
Country: United Kingdom
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i have tonsilitus its really horrible ive had it sine monday i felt sick dizzy and tired but yet couldnt sleep i have been feelin reli hot to i have also cum up in a rash ov spots that has cum as a reaction from tonsilutes i have also been told i might have gladilitus . not sure on what is is but soon hope something can be sorted . my advice is to drink loads ov fluids and keep on garglin salt water and get much rest as can remember if in so much pain always get to doctors .
Name: raju
Country: India
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I (20yr) have chronic tonsillitis from last 2 years,I was take antibiotics cefixime of 10 days ,But yet not well the tonsils stonse still there and I am very unhappy in my life yet I think for tonsillectomy
Name: Bel
Country: United Kingdom
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I have been suffering from tonsilitis since last Thursday. It started as a bit of a sore throat and a raised lump on the right side of my neck, which I could feel by touching the skin. I wasn't in too much pain on the Thursday, however by Friday afternoon it was hurting to swallow. By Friday night, I was starting to feel quite sore and my tonsils were very very red. I pushed on, thinking I just had a cold. But I had no runny nose or cough! By Saturday, I was getting hot flushes and was wearing a scarf around my neck and coat because I felt cold (even though it's not that cold at the moment!) On Saturday evening I could hardly swallow without wincing and when I slept, I woke up absolutely drenched in sweat having had high temperatures followed by shivering. By Sunday, I was really in immense pain and all I wanted to do was sleep. I didn't eat anything at all on Sunday. Monday morning, I woke up absoutely drenched in sweat - it had a strange odour, not unlike urine! Again, I was shivering during the night after having high temperatures. I contacted the Doctor on Monday and was presribed penicillin. I started taking it on Monday night and din't feel any immediate relief from my symptoms until 6pm Tues night, where I felt able to eat my first proper meal. Today I feel a bit rough around the edges and my throat is still sore, but I need to trust the penicillin will work. My advice: if you have tonsilitis, you need to completely rest and make sure you drink loads of fruit juices, cordials and water (even if you cannot eat). You could try eating soft foods like bananas or soup. See your Doctor about tonsilitis - some forms are bacterial and some forms are viral. If you have suspected bacterial tonsilitis, you will respond well to antibiotics such as penicillin. If not, you unfortunately won't. I am aware that some people are allergic to penicillin but there are alternatives your Doctor can give. This is the first time I have used penicillin at 26 and luckily it turns out that I am not allergic! Other advice: take ibuprofen or paracetemol as directed to help lower your temperature and temporarily relieve your throat pain until the tonsils recover.
Name: hana
Country: Philippines
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i always had a white spot at the back of my throat,it swelling i took my antibiotic w/c is cefalexine 500 for two weeks,after few weeks i had it again...so i decided to take another set but still...but now it cause a bad smell,i dont have cavity either it bothers me a lot,the first doctors said i had aweak lungs...what is this problem for my health?
Name: RAHF OMAR
Country: Libya
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my daughter 3years suffer from repeated attacks of acute tonsillitis nearly once in every month.We have got repeat tonsillitis high TEMP, hard to swallow after took medication antibiotic syrup (augmantin) recovery and infection recurrent and more severe i want the treatment of repeated acute infection
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Name: sally
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my sister has tonsillitis. she had a temp of 104. they took out her tonsills. and she almost died.
Name: Lindza
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mY 11 MONTHS old boy has been diagnosed with tonsilitis, had high fever (around 39 degree. They gave him erythromycin but seemed to have not worked the whole day as the temp was still high, took him to onother doc, where they placed him on a drip to take intraveenoulsy and this time they gave him Augmentin antibiotics, seemed to have worked bcos we were out of the hospital in 2 days. I also guess was bacterial rather than viral infection as viral infection cannot be easily treated with antibiotics.
Name: katie
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i have tonsilitis and when i move my mouth or try to eat or drink anything it really hurts and i get ded dizey and sick . all the back of my mouth is red.
Name: lynsi
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I am 26 and have had tonsilitis 4 times so far this year the most recent being 2 weeks ago!, went to the doctor who pesrcibed penicillin which works but it keeps coming back!. the 3rd time i had it the doctor referred me to hospital to have a tonsillectomy as he says i shouldn't be getting tonsilitis this many times at 26! i am now having them out on friday(28th Nov) overnight stay then 2 WEEKS off work to recover (as i work with Children the risk off infection is to great hence it being 2WEEKS!) (just hope i feel well enough to finish my xmas shopping!)
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Name: cayleen
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at the moment i also have tonsillitis and i am 13 years of age. i woke up about 3 in the morning with a night sweat. i ended up throwing up several times. my tonsillis swelled up about 4 times their usual size. i spent an hour on the internet trying to figure out what i had. my results were that i have tonsillitis. during the time it took me to figure out that i had it the swelling severlly went down. My mother was going to take me to the er, but they seem to be healing. If any of you have any answers for me for what i should do please write me back i will cheak this site in the soon future thank you for your time.
Name: Adhie
Country: Philippines
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Hi! Our child is only 10 months old, and she have a follicular tonsilitis with sypmtoms of high fever (39 degree Celcius)for more than a day now. She's easily irritated. She eats food and drink milk much less as usual. She's taking Antibiotic, and Paracetamol. We also give her suppositories due to the high fever. And, due to hot weather, she just stay in our room with the aircon, ON, all the time. Is this OK? Well, our doctor said' "t's fine". But, sometimes, I do hesitate. However, if we don't open the aircon, our baby sweats and cries a lot. Please advice. Thanks!
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Name: Emily
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Name: sheri
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I have had tonsilitis many times i am 38 and i have had something simular to this but not sure what i have got my symtoms were stiff neck headaches because i did not feel right i checked the back of my throat and i saw a raised lump with 2 small yellow spots on but i was in no pain then i had a little temparture throat closed up a little dry throat found it a little hard to swallow but burning pain somewhat and it has been three weeks now and the lump on the back of my throat has not changed. i am a singer and it has affected my work and it is worrying me as i can not practice singing for the fear of causing more illness or damage to my throat. my doctor asked me if i am suffering from any stress he gave me pencillin and the another one after a week called something begining with E both did not get rid of what i have. and now he thinks i have acid coming from my stomach and has give me other tablets for that. After reading all your comments and reseaching and seeing my doc i am not convinced of what i have or how to cure it. i have also had gum diease which i think could of affected it. All i would like is a cure and a preventive especially as i am prone to it.
Name: Guiri
Country: Slovakia
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Hi there!!!This looks like a club of criples!!Well, I feel with all of you, guys since I have been battling this awful stuff for 4 days now and it really does not seem to haev improved at all.When I got to my GP I had some white pus on my left tonsill, no pain, no fever. Today, I have spotted that pus have dissapeared on one side but some new has appeared on the back side. Morover, it hurts soooo much and my stomach is completely up-side-down.I better don't complain to my husband anymore, cos he is probably fed up with my cries, so at least I write here. BTW, this is my 3rd tonsillities in 6 weeks and I had hardly had it before. I guess there must be something behind.
Name: Teresa
Country: Canada
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Hi my daughter is 4 1/2 years old and has tonsillitis and adenoisa removed, she has been having all symptoms for 6 months or so been to a specilest 5 times and now we are on a list of pationts to get surgery done the Dr. said to us it was going to take 6 to 8 months to get it done I almost fell off my chair so durring that time we have to bare with it as I am typing my daughter is on some anibiotics cause her throat was getting a vary bad oder comming from it , I was told by my mother inlaw that if you smell a bad smelly oder come from her mouth that means she has a infectionhe son my husban had tonsillitis when he was 5 years old and they were bad for months they got so bad they were size of galf balls and were leaking through his nose and in lots of pain thank god he got them out, what Im trying to say here is they the Dr.s will try everything to see if they will go away then after a few months or so then they will think about taking them out and only then, I feel bad for thoese who go through this pain touch wood I havent had anything like this happen to me nothing removed from this body , now that I have said that dang lol bye.
Name: lewis
Country: United Kingdom
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i dont know if i have tonsilitis but my throat kills and swallowing is terrible and i have real bad headaches and abdominal pains. i havnt seen my tonsils yet though.
Name: lewis
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i dont know if i have tonsilitis but my throat kills and swallowing is terrible and i have real bad headaches and abdominal pains. i havnt seen my tonsils yet though.
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Name: lee
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can any one help ive had what i thought was flu since monday last week then it got to wednesday siver and shakes went to drs on thursday morning coughing and realy hard to swollow she told me tonsillitis ive had this for 10 years 28 years on and off but this time realy got it bad cant sleep because waking up coughing and in a cold sweat brought some blood up from my throught this is getting me down know the medicine she has gave me was penacillan worked last time but this time not a chance im going to keep taking them untill corse has gone but can anyone give me any other idears thanks
Name: resma
Country: India
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well...i am suffering from follicular tonsillitis..i have got two white spots on my throat...now iam taking medication...still now i don't have any pain or any sort of problem.i noted the white spots during a random examination of my throat..but reading all these comments i think all type tonsillitis don't have accompanying pain....
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Name: Ally
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I'm 13, and I got tonsilits for the first time and the doctor gave me pills and then after i was suppose to stop taking them i noticed my tonsils didint go down and a couple days later my tonsils start to hurt and now its like a month later and both of my tonsils are swolen bad and it hurts to talk and sing :( I wanna go back to the doctors, but I know the pills won't help much
Name: Paul Smith
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Im 16, coming on 17, and i have tonsillitis for the first time. It is so painful, i haven't eaten for a day and hardly am drinkin! what do i do?
Name: Godwin Z. Axwesso
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I am Tanzania man was born in 1968, I have been suffering from sinus and tonsilitis for almost five year. Pain was awful especialy frontal head and right side of my chick.I took antibiotics but it did nothing. I need you assistance and advice for which herb medicine is best for my treatment. I would be glad if you will be of my further help soon.
Name: anne
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Name: Kristina
Country: U.S.A.
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I have had my tonsils remved three times and I still get white spots where my tonsil bed is. The second ENT that removed them which was a very extensive surgery(I could not eat for 3 weeks) told me you can still get tonsillitis of the tounge. You still have tonsils deep in your throat and on the far back side of your tounge. Since the surgery my glands/lymph nodes in my neck seem to be swollen all the time and are very tender but when I get a sore throat which lasts months they hurt even when I turn my head. Gargle with warm salt water it helps a little. I am immune to all the antibiotics they gave me so now I have to go to some immune doctor and figure out what to do. I hope no one else ever has to go through this..
Name: Chris
Country: Australia
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I have recently been exposed to this epidemic torture named 'Tonsillitis'; and let me just say Tonsillitis is nothing but a perpetual bully. First of i assumed i had had a sore throat...no, it was different this time... agonizing pain when swallowing, ear ache, tonsils redder than a tomato,lymph glands inflamed and swollen to the point of it being noticed bulging out of ur neck, and having to know that once u have taken that excruciating swallow another one will be waiting for you soon after. I slept for 30 minutes last night, drank an abundance of tee, and a ridiculous amount of soothing tablets which claimed to have an antiseptic... which i can righteously say right now that that was a load of bollix. The only means of soothing i could turn to was taking a shower which proved to be the most affective soother. The only thing i can look forward for tonight is another round with good old Tonsillitis. How i got it... i think i know the answer to that... kissing a girl who forgot to tell me that she was enduring this monster...thanks for the heads up, although i must admit she was worth it;)
Name: fred
Country: United Kingdom
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Had tonsilitis for 6 days now and its getting worse. Had to stop tablets as they just get stuck and I end up throwing up. Been given kids medicine but its still not improving. Haven't eaten for two days now and I'm barely drinking. I'm 18. Any advice?
Name: Christian Dickson
Country: United Kingdom
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Please read my earlier comments from below before reading this: I have my own idea of what these things are and what they are caused by. She ends up always having her fingers in her mouth and always worrying. I think the stress of worrying is one of the things causing the ulcers and putting her fingers in her mouth all the time is increasing the bad bacteria in her mouth. She also has a fair amount of dairy products which increases the bacteria in her mouth and drinks a lot of acidic fizzy drinks and juices which attack the lining of the throat and mouth and make it easier to be attacked by bacteria and also lead to swelling. Remember swelling is a sign that blood is in the area to help heal. You will notice that if you twist your ankle it swells in order to protect and heal the area. She also eats loads of throat sweets and other hard boiled sweets. The mouth and throat naturally has bacteria in it and this lifestyle can lead to imbalances in bacteria. Everything that comes into your body and blood naturally comes through your mouth nose and throat. Your tonsils are there to catch bits of food and bacteria etc in order to give your immune system a heads up warning about things that are coming into your body. Remember most things you eat and drink end up in your stomach and then into your blood in some form. Your blood has components which heal and remove unwanted germs or particles. Components in your blood determine if there is bacteria or viruses there. If your blood finds these unwanted bacteria or viruses it will fight them. After it has fought them it will produces more of the antibodies that recognise these bacteria or viruses, so that if they come back the antibodies are ready to fight these previously recognised unwanted things. Your blood also caries hormones which at night kill naturally occurring cancer cells. Cancer cells occur in the body largely caused by toxins. These toxins are often known as free radicals as they recurringly damage the bodies cells. Smoking causes lots of these free radicals in the body and so does over eating and a bad diet. Everyone intakes some bad toxins and bad bacteria and the blood/body removes them, there is nothing to be worried about. Swelling can be a sign that there is extra blood flow in an area and this shows that your blood is trying to do its job. Your brain controls your body. Some things your brain controls consciously and some things unconsciously. The human imagination is a very powerful thing. Imagination enables us to consider many possibilities. When the brain imagines something very vividly it doesn't know the difference between whether it is actually happening or not. So if you constantly think you have something wrong you can convince your own body to unnecessarily have an immune response and go into a protection mode. This protection mode can involve swelling in areas and a runny nose ( flu like symptoms). Also worrying too much will stress you out and can actually lower your immune system and leave you susceptible to ulcers and other illness you would usually be immune to. If anyone has any cures or answers, comments or suggestion I would be delighted to read them.
Name: Christian Dickson
Country: United Kingdom
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The black spot is just where she has bitten her cheek and it has gone black.
Name: Christian Dickson
Country: United Kingdom
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My girlfriend had reoccurring tonsillitis when she was a kid growing up. She had her tonsils out at age 16 because she had suspected Quinsy’s. She is now 27. In 11 years she has had no problems. Since October last year she has been suffering with mild sore throats and ulcers in her mouth. The sore throat changes side from left to right. She got a white spot on the right side of the throat and then developed a small pit hole on the same side of her throat. This was really worrying her. She is the type of person that really worries about things and double checks things. She is a little bit obsessive compulsive. She went to the doctor and was given penicillin which didn't help then erythromycin which again didn't help. She has had lots of swollen patches in her mouth in different places. She then got a small swollen patch above the white spot. The white spot is sunken into the throat tissue slightly. She has been to the dentist and he explained that she has had a lot of plaque which he said would cause some ulcers. He recommended she have her teeth cleaned by the hygienist. She had this done and it hasn't helped. She still keeps getting mouth ulcers and still has the sunken in white spot on the right side of her tonsil beds and the ditch just next to it and the small swollen area. She is constantly worrying about it and feeling it with her tongue. Sometimes her tongue feels funny and she always checks daily to see if anything changes. She now has a swollen patch and a little black round spot on the inside of her cheek. Neither of us are sure what these things are and no doctor has given a sound diagnosis. They all seem to not be worried about these things at all.
Name: Christian Dickson
Country: United Kingdom
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Lots of questions written above and not many answers. It seems that many people worry far too much about problems. If you are concerned about a problem take action by talking to specialists. Communicating with others is very good but try not to spend hours thinking about problems. Try especially to not be thinking about problems all night as sleep is important and you will not figure anything out that is going to help while you sit up all night. Thinking alone gets you nowhere, communicating with specialists and other sufferers can help and this can be done during the day. Remember your body responds to infections and this is one of the main reasons your tonsils flare up in the first place. Your tonsils are there for a reason so if you can keep them you are probably better of keeping them. They do help fight infections and removal should only take place if they are having a serious effect on your quality of life.
Name: Santiago
Country: Spain
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I have read most of the comments and it makes me kind of depressed actually... I have had chronic tonsilitis for over 4 years where I have an attack every 3 or 4 months... right now its the worse I have been ordered to inject bencetacyl (penicilin) every 2 weeks and its still doesnt help I am getting tonsilitis evere 2 weeks now, I get better and then fall back in... no dr wants to operate, the free medical service here is very bad... I heard of a guy who has been waiting 2 years for an approval on a tonsilectomy. I have tried every single antibiotic in the market and many forms of alternative medicine... the really disturbing part is that it doesnt hurt that much anymore its like my body got used to it... well I hope I can get these things remove... any advice, anyone?
Name: hey
Country: United Kingdom
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i have recently had tonsilitus n 2 be honest i h8 it i had it on the weekend where i started getting symptoms i thought it was a flu but then i went to the doctors and the had told me it is this i totally h8 it but in a few days the pain has gone down yesterday for my dinner i had a bowl of porridge because my throat was hurting but today i feel much better with the amoxillin by doctor prescribed me with i feel much better as i am know eating small amounts of food but i still feel qutie sick after eating. I hope it goes away soon because i have exams to revise 4
Name: kerry
Country: United Kingdom
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I have septic tonsillitis AGAIN.Cant swollow ear ache bunged up but what is making me feel worse is the fever i have 38.1oc. I had my 1st attack in 2000 when my son was born and between then and 2005 i had 19 attacks i dont want them removed.
Name: Jo
Country: United Kingdom
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I have a bout of tonsillitis which started at lunch time yesterday. My throat is extremely sore on one side and my neck looks like I have a golf ball wedged in it due to my glands being swollen! I get it approx every two years (am 29 ). I used to get it two or three times a year when I was a child. My advice is to get to the docs asap and get antibiotics as these really do tend to shorten the length of the illness and drink at least 3 litres of water a day (even though it totally hurts!) Also try and eat, even if you can only manage a small amount.
Name: Kay
Country: United Kingdom
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Name: Al Aldave
Country: Philippines
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I got an exudative tonsilopharyngitis weeks ago and now it is recurring. It is a severe form of tonsilitis. It affected my work and my routine. I do not know what really causes this.
Name: b.j.
Country: Australia
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I would to know if tonsilitus is heredity as my wife had it bad for years,removed at age 25 or there abouts. our last 3 children have this problem ,our daughter (the last)had hers removed 14 years ago ,no problems until her third child ,a girl now they have grown back and are getting infected. her 3 year son has the same problem . Of our 3 boys the eldest was fairly free of infection ,however his 2 boys both had chronic tonsil. problems and have had them removed. Our 2 boys 33 and 35 years both stll get severe infections to the extent that it interferes with their breathing,therefore I think the problem could be heredity but the only information I could find obout this was written in russian unfortuneatly.
Name: Susu
Country: United Kingdom
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I think I've got tonsilitus again (had it about 20 months ago) as my throat hurts like hell and there white mucus around my tonsils. Resisted taking anti-biotics the first time and don't want to take them this time, but i'm not sure if i'm doing more harm than good. Does anyone know if active Manuka honey really helps with tonsilitus?
Name: mac
Country: Canada
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I just noticed today that I have a white blotch on my right tonsil that I can't remove. I'm not feeling really ill or anything, aside from maybe feeling more fatigued than usual. I did have a tonsil problem about 4 months ago (without the white blotches I think), and I'm worried it's coming back again! Does anyone know if these white blotches normally occur before the severe inflammation and fever hits?
Name: deekay
Country: India
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Iam 36& have had this bout of tonsilitis after nearly 8 yrs.Iam on my 5th day of antibiotics -Azitromycin for the bacterial infection. My throat feels a little better.I have.not eaten anything except fluids in the past 5 days. It is difficilt for people to understand how this makes you feel. The pain in the throat, bouts of cold,difficulty in swallowing, even coughing is painful (forget the gargle drill ). This has made me completely irritable at work & at home. There is no point seeking advise on removal from Doctors-most physicians advise you against it whereas most Surgeons advise for it (we know why).
Name: Nathan
Country: New Zealand
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hey, got tonsillitis yesterday. got big rash all over stomach today hope everyone gets better soon. does anyone know how long this will last
Name: cdrom81
Country: United Kingdom
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An abscess may develop lateral to the tonsil during an infection, typically several days after the onset of tonsillitis. This is termed a peritonsillar abscess (or quinsy). It is believed that the first president of the United States, George Washington, died as a result of this complication. Rarely the infection may spread beyond the tonsil resulting in inflammation and infection of the internal jugular vein giving rise to a spreading septicaemia infection (Lemierre's syndrome). In chronic/recurrent cases (generally defined as seven episodes of tonsillitis in the preceding year, five episodes in each of the preceding two years or three episodes in each of the preceding three years)[2][3][4], or in acute cases where the palatine tonsils become so swollen that swallowing is impaired, a tonsillectomy can be performed to remove the tonsils. Patients whose tonsils have been removed are certainly still protected from infection by the rest of their immune system. When bacteria that collects on the tonsils consume mucus that has pooled in pits (referred to as "crypts") in the tonsils, a whitish-yellow deposit known as a tonsillolith is produced. These "tonsil stones" emit a very pungent odor due to the presence of volatile sulphur compounds. Tonsilloliths (or tonsil stones) which occur in the crypts of the tonsils can only be completely cured by tonsillectomy or by resurfacing the tonsil by laser, but practicing good oral hygiene and use of a water pick may help lessen the symptoms. It is still possible to get tonsiloliths after removal of the tonsils unless a complete tonsillectomy is performed. Hypertrophy of the tonsils can result in snoring, mouth breathing, disturbed sleep, and obstructive sleep apnea, during which the patient stops breathing and experiences a drop in the oxygen content in the bloodstream. A tonsillectomy can be curative. In very rare cases, diseases like rheumatic fever or glomerulonephritis can occur. Hope this is useful.
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Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
Hey, I never get ill but I've just randomly contracted tonsilitus. I've been having sweats in the night, hot and cold flushed during the day, and on the third day my neck aches, my body aches and the pain is getting worse. I went to dinner with a friend, ordered soup and couldn't even eat that! It's now 2am in the morning and I can't sleep.... so I thought I'd say hello. Get well soon everyone else, I'm bored of this ;o( Dami
Name: chris
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
wow i didnt know tonsilitis was so bloody painful! ive had it like for 5 days and this is the worst ive ever felt. I hope every one gets better soon!:-) keep on smilin!
Name: karina
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
my name is karina im 15 years old i have chronic tonsilitis i,ve had this for a year im scared that the infection could go inside my organs the infection comes to me more often now it hurts really bad you can barely swallow and i hate it when doctors give you big pills to swallow. i understand everyone of you how it feels cause i have it too.I hope you can all get a cure for that and to drink a lot of fluids
Name: Angie
Country: Australia
Comment:
My boyfriend has been battling tonsillitis for the last five or six days. Yesterday he was a lot happier, but through the night he's woken up soaking wet from sweat again, and he's beens sweating like that ever since. Is there anything I can do to help him? I truly hope you are all better soon. Thank you.
Name: madcapsk8er
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
Ive had tonillitis now for 2 Days usual symptoms very sore throat, white blotches, ear pain, back pain, aching limbs and hot and cold flushes. This must be going on the 38th time ive had since i was a kid. Going back on memory this is the most painful ive had it. Doctor said very bad idea to have tonsils out due to repeat infection can cause infection to go to chest and lungs.
Name: Lori
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I 30 years old and have not had my tonsills swollen since i was a child. I have a really good immune system that usually kicks off a cold in 3 days. I got strep throat about two weeks ago. The doctor gave me penecillin. she told me to gargle with mouth wash. I tried the q-tip take off the white spots but she said that just irritates the tonsills more. Im going on my third week. the spots are gone but now the roof of my mouth has spots and gums are swollen. I feel like crying because I wake up every 2 hours at night. What helps the swelling to go down faster?
Name: Emily x
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
i am 14 and have viral tonsillitis. It is the most painful thing i have ever experienced ,seeing as i have flu at the same time . Can anyone help about how to bring the swelling down? i carn't breathe that well and keep having fits and panic attacks in the night . . please help im in pain x
Name: Ashley
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
This is my Third day of tonsillitis. My mouth tatses FOUL. And I can't swallow. I can only eat something with no salt or acid. And that leaves spaggetti noodles. Which I hate. I havn't eaten today. I'm going to the dontor's office at Eleven. My whole neck is swollen and my tonsills have white sores all over them. It is so hard to swallow. I've had tonsilittis almost five times on record now and I'm 15. They refuse to take them out for me. I asked them why but they are making up little excuses. I hate the doctors in america. Fell better x.o =[ Ashleyy
Name: Kassi
Country: Canada
Comment:
My name is Kassi... And I have tonsillitis.
Name: Nicola
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
I think i have tonsillitis now. I have had the fever, neausea and abdominal pain and today is the first in 3 that i am able to sit up and do stuff. Havn't eaten in 3 days (good for the diet) and now i have white snake like patterns on my tonsils and for the past 3 days i've had a very stiff neck and glands up on the back of my neck. Sympathy please...
Name: mark
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
Peritonsillar abscess: Individuals often have severe throat pain, fever, drooling, foul breath, trismus (difficulty opening the mouth), and muffled voice quality, such as the “hot potato” voice (as if talking with a hot potato in his or her mouth).i have had this before and there ain much u can do than just take the antibiotix.wen i first had it i was sent to hospital cos it was so bad.i can tell u all who are currently suffering like my self as i am writing this.there is a pill that takes it all away for about 2 hours i dont know wot it it called but they gave it me in hospital.it is a purple pill wich desolves in warter,then u drink it.cant get it over the counter in uk only in the hospitals.it takes the swelling right down and also takes the pain away.i wish i cud get sum now!we shudnt av to suffer like this.hope u all get well soon
Name: kelly
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
ive got tonsillitis the pain was awful i couldnt swallow eat or drink i could of cryed, the next day after no sleep i was sweating and beeing sick.
Name: Emma
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
Its Emma again, just thought id say DONT trust the doctor. I took the antibiotics he gave me. It did nothing. I just woke up in the middle of the night seeing things because of the fever. So today, my mum called him and turns out he gave me medication for a 6 year old that has a slight sore throat! What the hell! Now they are so bad im barely managing to breathe and i cant swallow pills so they have to be crushed up into a calpol like thing. Its great to know the person we trust to take care of us can mistake a 15 year old with huge white tonsils as a 6 year old with a sore throat. I love my country. Feel better everyone. Hope you feel better soon! x
Name: Becky
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
i had tonsilitis a lot when i was 5 and was very ill for a year. i started getting it back when i was a student, 3 or 4 times a year sometimes very painfully where i couldnt move and had a lot of pus on them. now i get it about once a year but im reluctant to use antibiotics as the germs can mutate! alkaseltzer xs really helps me, takes away the pain and makes me feel alive! 3 days of that, rest and healthy diet and it subsides. get well soon sufferers x
Name: Emma
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
I had tonsillitus alot when i was younger then for years it seemed fine and now its come back! I hate it i'm so sick of the pain and needing to swallow. I miss the taste of food and drink and am really hoping to feel better soon. I got put on antibiotics earlier today and im hoping they will clear it up. Can anyone suggest something just to relieve the pain? I really want some Dr Pepper! lol.Feel better everyone x myspace
Name: Lakshmi Sridhar
Country: India
Comment:
my son is having enlarged tonsils. We are very unhappy bcoz he is having fever & cold once in 2 months. The recurrence is there. Is it good to get it operated and get the tonsils out?
Name: Sarah
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
My little two year old son is now on his 9th bout of tonsillitis in the last 8 months. I'm desperately sorry for him, but puts a strain on our whole family, especially as we are both working parents. Antibiotics work temporarily, but the timing between bouts of tonsillitis are getting shorter and shorter. Any suggestions for treating such a little child would be gratefully appreciated.
Name: Jacko
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
6TH day of tonsillitis and it's horrible... the taste in my mouth is disgusting, i can't sleep eat or drink, swallowing and even breathing hurts and the medication i've been given doesn't seem to be helping in the slightest, i've read most of the above posts and i hope one of these methods will help me get better. Good luck to everyone with tonsillitis it's a real bummer
Name: Fairs
Country: Australia
Comment:
well, well, well - guess what?! I have tonsilitis! first bout in approx 6 years where it landed me in hospital 2 years in a row. just finishing off day 4 now and really really over it! But comforting (if thats what i can use) to know that i am not all alone in my pain and lethargy...get well all....
Name: Julian
Country: Canada
Comment:
this past week has been hell..i contracted a bad case of viral tonsillitis wich basically means that antibiotics won't help. when i saw the doctor he was in aw at how big my tonsils were, one almost completely covered in white pus. i was given steroids to bring down the swelling and im feeling a bit better now. it makes me nervous to know that this can be a recurring problem..is it possible to only catch it once? cuz i think if i have to go thru this again i will get my tonsils removed..best of luck to u all..hope the suffering will stop soon
Name: ME
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I am soooo tired of being sick!!! Although I do sympathyze with everyone here I am happy to hear that it is not only me. I have had a sore throat for over a year now and am sick of antibiotics. I have seen specialists and been swabbed for mono (it was negative) and the Dr. refuses to take them out. Apperently insurance companies do not believe it a nessesary surgery. So I am very frustrated, and tired. Any suggestions?
Name: Sar
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I recently got tonsilitis for the first time a few months ago. (I'm 24) I was put on Cephalexin (Keflex) and recently stopped the 30-day course. However, my tonsilitis has returned again. I've noticed that gargling with alcohol (vodka) helps a little bit, but is difficult for me to do. I've tried hot water and salt gargling, and it didn't work very well. For those of you who work without medical insurance and live paycheck to paycheck, I can understand the difficulty of your situation (seeing as that's the same one I'm in).
Name: Nat
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
Last summer I was diagnosed with tonsilitis. And I lost count on how many times I've gotten sick everyday even with antibiotics it came back. I have white stuff in the back of my throat I tried everything. The worst pain of my life. My sister-in-law recommended me to get a Q-tip and dipp it in alcohol and rubb the back of my throat with it. (Don't swallow rinse mouth with water) It was painful in some spots. But it seems to be working. I feel much better and the white stuff is clearing, headache gone. I've been doing it for three days now and pain has been disappearing. She said it worked for her. Good luck to all hope it works fo you.
Name: Me
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I have had reoccuring tonsillits for 3 months now. It is the worst thing. I could care less about the throat but the fatigue and swelling of my tonsills are awful. All I do is sleep. Im getting surgery to rmove them in 5 days. I cant wait. I hope you all feel better soon!!
Name: Louise
Country: Ireland
Comment:
Hiya, Been on the anibiotics now for three days and there is still white stuff on my throat. It is revolting! Tonsilitis has actually knocked me much more than I ever thought it would. I'm 29 and I feel very sorry for the kids out there who have to suffer this. it is very sore. Yuch!
Name: La Xaly
Country: Spain
Comment:
3 days and counting of absolute agony. It's horrible, I cant swallow anything and I am spitting every 10 seconds. the taste in my mouth is disgusting. I was conforted to know that it is normal. I am 16 and have had a history of throat and ear infections but never this bad. I can't seem to get enough sleep, painkillers dont work, antibiotics dont seem to be doing much. Is it normal to feel so depressed? How long does it normally take for the pain to go away? Get better soon everyone
Name: UK2
Country: Canada
Comment:
I dont know if I haave it or not my side of thourt is hurting and my ears also
Name: Pain
Country: Australia
Comment:
Hey im 15 years old nd i am suffering from tonsillitis. it is really painful nd i am finding it really hard to swallow. The doctor says to keep drinking fluids but its hard wen i have to spit it out 20 seconds later. I dont know if anybody else feels this but i need to spit every 10 seconds. What i really would like to know is how do u get tonsillitis?
Name: rani
Country: India
Comment:
i found out that i had tonsils when i was 13years old and now am 24.it was very severe in my teen years and became better as i got into my early 20s.but i still get them sometimes.when my tonsils get swollen,it's not that severe and i just take amoxyilin and gagle with warm water and salt.that does the trick.but i have bad breath sometimes when the mucus in my throat is too much and it makes me feel really depressed.i have tried clearing it with many things but they are not that helpful.i have this feeling of a ball in my throat everytime,i guess i just have to live with it all my life cos am so scared of the operation.i hope everyone else feels better.and lets share our experiences so we can learn from eachother how to deal with our pains.
Name: Tony
Country: South Africa
Comment:
I have it and believe its bad, i am suffering from it, its hard too swallow but if go on a surgery i can get better. I'm 15 year's old and i go to Jeppe Boys
Name: Varsha
Country: India
Comment:
Hi ,I have tonsilitis when i was 10 yrs old .After 5 years i am suffering from it again .but this time it is really troubling a lot.I have headache ,Mild fever,stiffness in my neck,throat pain,and i feel tiredness. It happens twice a month. I am sick of it .I am taking homeopathic medicins and havind Septiline tablets .let us see how it helps.The swelling is in the left tonsil more than the right tonsil. Can you people tell me whether these are normal symptoms of tonsilitis ?
Name: sarah
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
my tips are..... Soluable asprin for the pain, and keeping the temperature down, Keep your neck warm, by loosely wrapping a scarf around it, stay off dairy products whlst you are ill, and Gargle as much as you can, preferably with salt water, Hope it helps, this has worked for me, and where as with doctors and pills i was sick for about a week or so, now i can get better in about 4-5 days. Just do what your body tells you to do, and most of all rest, and sleep. Your body will mend so much quicker if you sleep!
Name: manisha
Country: India
Comment:
I too have severe tonsilitis ,Before reading this article i was so scared.But now i feel relaxed that so many people of my age are having the same problem.But truly speaking it is really a very bad thing.
Name: Eva
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
Hi All, I've had tonsillitis now for 5 days, am in absolute agony with swallowing today, can't eat, can't drink, can't sleep! Funny thing about it is I had my tonsils out when I was 7 years old, I'm now nearly 29! However, at least its my first bout since then!! (fingers crossed) I didn't actually realise that you could still get tonsillitis once you've had them out but apparently so. I was told by the doc that when you do get it (and you have none) its actually a hell of a lot more painful as you do not have your tonsils there to take in (swell) with the infection. Well good luck to you all, just got antibiotics today so hopefully they'll kick in soon as pain is unbearable. Only thing that keeps me okay is a few glasses of wine!
Name: nae
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
im hvin tonsilitis 4 the first tyme im 14 nd it really hrdz feelz like im swallowing a whole lump of coal its annoyin caus i can neva sleep hpe this goez soon
Name: Getta
Country: Australia
Comment:
Hey everyone, I have had tonsillitus for the last 6 days now and am so sick of feeling like this. Is everyone else experiencing fatigue aswell as the usual symptoms? I feel so tired all the time and cant seem to get enough sleep. Hope you all feel better soon!
Name: tom
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
Feeling very sorry for everyone who suffers !!! I have tonsillitus roughly 3-5 times a year but it is chronic tonsilitus, my throat swells up so much i have to eat/drink through a straw for two-six weeks depending on how bad it is. i get the usual yellow spots on my tonsils and it is like swallowing razor blades, ive found the best thing to do is to gargle with co-codomol then swallow if you can, also lots of anti-inflamataries can be good, thinking of having them out cos i cannot stand the smell of anti-biotics anymore haha, Ive heard it can be quite a dangerous operation to have is this true? thanks and happy gargling
Name: Anne
Country: Australia
Comment:
I've had problems with tonsilitis all my life, but like a lot of people I don't want to have an operation. I suffer from CFS too, so an op doesn't feel like a good option. One day I maybe driven to it, but not just yet. I've got tonsilitis at the moment and this dose has been odd. I started gargling with salty water each night a while ago and I think that's why the tonsilitis didn't do its usual stuff. I don't have the awful pain this time and I've by-passed the flu synptoms, but there is infection on the right side of my throat and I have low level fever, no strngth and some aches and pains. So far I've been ill for over 6 weeks! I'm starting to get concerned because of the length of time this has been going on. My bouts of tonsilitis are always protracted, but the infection usually goes in a few weeks. I've done all the gargling stuuf and right now I'm trying gargling with antibiotics. Since I took antibiotics for my tonsilitis last winter, I don't dare take them this year. Taking lots of antibiotics was what ruined my health and left me with the CFS. So I don't really know what to try next and will be glad of any suggestions. Meanwhile, it's really helpful to know that I'm in good company with this rotten illness. Good luck to you all and I hope that we are well soon.
Name: kat
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
ergh, it's horrid. i'm 24 and suffering with my 3rd round of tonsillitis in 3 weeks. Started on amoxycillin - had an allergic reaction to that but it seemed to clear it, two days after the course it flared back up again, so got erythromycin, which made me feel very sick, but it worked, then 2 days later got struck down a third time only this time they've gone septic, so a really long course of antibiotics now. Much sympathy for anyone who's suffering, it really is painful. I find it's so much worse in the morning, but i've found warm fluids to be much more soothing than cold or hot drinks. I've also found that taking anadin extra relieves the pain long enough for me to eat something light (but this doesn't help much if your antibiotics are making you sick!). Considering a tonsillectomy at the moment, but a bit scared of operations so i might just suffer instead! get well soon guys!
Name: vc
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I'm amazed and comforted to find that this thread shows the effect tonsillitis and related deseases have on peoples lives. I recently had a severe case where tonsillitis and strep throat were complicated by an abcsess in my tonsil. This made them swell so much, ONE tonsil almost shut my throat. Luckly, I did not have an abcsess in both and the antibiotics did work rapidly... not for pain, but atleast for swelling. I have since taken 10 days of antibiotics, which finished 6 days ago. As of last night, the same tonsil is again swollen. It does not have any obvious polyps so I suspect that the abcsess is still present. I will find out from my doctor as to what is going on.
Name: emily
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
hey evryone i just hade tonsillitis and it hurts i can't eat i take pinicilin but it stil hurts do you fink ice-cream helps or not??
Name: Katie
Country: United Kingdom
Comment:
Hiya all!! I sympathise with everyone who ha had tonsillitus because its horrible, your glands and tonsils swell, you go hot and cold, you feel ill, you cant swallow, its just horrible!! I had it at work as well and didnt realise so went to the docs two days ago and was prescribed with Penecilin. My question is in starting to feel better now although my tonsils are still swollen and I still have a slite sore throat. Is it worth going back or shall i take the rest of the week off? Could it come back?
Name: Piya
Country: India
Comment:
Hi,i m having tonsillitis 4m past 2 years and it happens every 2nd week.I m tired having medicines, can this bacterial infection every be cured without operation or i have to suffer whole life.
Name: ist time
Country: india
Comment:
saw white stuff may have came from my girlfriend
Name: Brad
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
Just turned 20 and this is my first case of tonsillitis. I have had tonsillitis for about 6 days before I saw a doctor, thinking it was just a raspy throat until the intermitten fevers, dyspnea, hard swollen glands and lymph nodes (cervical chain and submental), difficult time seeing my own pharynx, and then the pain of swallowing an intire box of thumb tacs. Went to the Doctor and he wrote me out for Amoxicillin 500mg pill every 8 hours for 10 days. it's been just about 2 days, 5 pills into my treatment. I believe the infection has started to decline. The best pain pill i used out of 5 brands is Advil or ibuprofen 200mg tablets. I take about 2-3 pills every 6 hours and it keeps the inflammation and pain at bay. Best of luck and keep on trucking. -Bradford
Name: Colin
Country: ireland
Comment:
wel i have had tonsilitis fr the past 3 days, it absolutly kills, i have been on the penecillan for two days and a bit, wich still hasnt kikt in yet. how long does it normally take to wrk? are there many cures other than that or many other ways to ease the pain. cos its actuali lik swalowin razor blades wen tryin to swallo water. iv herd salt water wrks? thanx anyways, hpe yas al gt beter soon
Name: chris
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I usually get this horrible illness a couple of times a year in fact i have it right now,i have found the best thing for the pain is to take two paracetamol and two ibuprofen tablets,this may sound like a bit of an overdose but it is safe and very affective.Also get some penacillin the sooner you get it into your system the better.Cheers!
Name: Aaron
Country: new zealand
Comment:
I have had tonsilits on and off for 10 years and I am too scared to have them out, but if you can do it get it done in your doctor will, my friend who was 65 at the time had hers out she was sick for a few days and fine after that, you can get good drugs, I have a dose of it at the moment and the flu, been to dr and got antiboticis they work but as soon as I am finished them it starts again I am going to try some betadine iodine throat gargle and see how that works if its good I will let you guys know, best thing to do it take heaps of vitamin C, drink pure orange juice, garlge with salt and water (this is ick but you get use to it, do it after you have had something to eat and you wont reach) get some early nights and rest when you are sick ! i hope mine goes away otherwise one day they will have to come out I am getting sick of the sore throats, this case was the worse I ever had the dr said I have a severly infected throat ! I will go and get the betadine and try that and tell you guys how it works as thats what they use to use years agoo Good luck all and stay strong and take your vitamins
Name: Kerrie.x
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Awww, I really feel for all of you suffering from this "pain in the neck" My hubby is 26 and in bed after a horrendous night - he has severe tonsillitis. Again, good rest, plenty of fluids and regular pain relief is good. Hubby is on Penicillin and fingers crossed they will take affect sometime today/tonight/tomorrow. He suffers from Behcet's disease too - which is an auto immune system disorder causing inflammation in the body - which cannot be a good thing with this flamin tonsillitis thing. Anyway, stay positive, keep hydrated, if you cannot eat try soup, or complan, or make a smoothie with frozen fruits. I read allot about gargling salt water and aspirin on this page so I can only assume it works - we will be trying it later on thats for sure.x Dont know why the restless nights occur and yet he is able to sleep of a day? Maybe he is just so exhausted by now - ok Ill stop rambling - Keep Smiling - Kerrie.x
Name: Saroor
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
I have had this many times. I usually get it 3 times a year. My sister had hers removed at 18, and I am 26 now and refuse to go through that surgery. Essentially, I try to keep my mouth clean to avoid bacterial infection if the sore throat is caused by a virus. I gargle with warm salt water to sort of rough clean the area, then I gargle with antibacterial mouthwash. I try to use some sort of decongestiant to help out, and I use headache powders for pain, though this may not be safe. Other pain killers work about as well, but there may be a danger with the aspirin I use. When it really gets to hurting, I actually put a bit of oragel on my finger and gently coat my tonsills with it. Not a thick coat, just a small one. I try not to gag myself. It burns for a few seconds, but it really works to ease the pain off, if only long enough to get to sleep. I am no doctor, so I do not know if this is safe, but I tried it once with a desperate sore throat that was included as a free bonus with a flu, and it worked. Good luck.
Name: leonie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi, i have it at the moment second time in 2 weeks, doc reckons glandular fever, cant swallow, cant talk ear aches. Bloody miserable:-(
Name: Jenny
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
Can you have tonsillitis and not have severe or even any pain in your throat? I'm 24 years old and for the last 2 or 3 years my tonsiles are constantly swollen and produce these little yellowish balls of pus like stuff. My throat is constantly alittle redder than it's supposed to be and I have bumps in the back of my throat. But I don't usually have a sore throat. Right now though my lymphoid glands are swollen on my right side and kinda hurts...but not bad. I'm going to an ear, nose and throat specialist for my nose and now my throat to see what is going on. Can anyone tell me if it could be tonsillitis? Or you think it could be something else?
Name: Dr Gurung
Country: india
Comment:
Having spent 10 years studying the causes and effects of Tonsilitis. I am able to conclude that this illneess is much more serious than many people believe. In truth even post-tonsilectomy (removal of the tonsils) there is still a chance of recurrence which in turn would lead to a fatality. SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR DOCTOR ON ANY SUSPECTED CASES OF TONSILITS IF YOU VALUE YOUR LIFE.
Name: Kita
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
i think i have tonsillitis but im not sure ...im 15 and i have the white spots on my throat it started last week wen i thought it was just popcorn and i looked today and its on both tonsils now!!! I was scared i started to cry! Wen i started thinking i just started to use a new toothbrush because i let my old one at my aunts and i thought the new one was mine now i think i was wrong!!! I need help because im scared!!!!
Name: claudia
Country: U.S.A.
Comment:
hello there everyone, my heart and my tonsiles go out to ya, lol, this is my 6th episoed, and OMG i have never felt so ill in my life, i am normally very up beat and a happy go lucky person, but when i get tonsilities it brings my whole world down with all the pain and the constant chill, headaches and ear pains, its draining, well what i have been doing is gargaling with hydrogen peroxide, it seems to help get rid of some of the pus in the back of the throat, as far as the pain i take aleve, but it helps a little not much, a friend of mine told me that her doc told her to gargel with warm water, alchol and porxide mixed together, like 1 tablespoon of alchohol and 1 of poroxide in a 1/2 cup of warm water, and gargel with that at leat 3 times a day, i tried it and it went down my throat i swallowed some and gaged on it and well now the little bite of food i could get down for lunch is down the toilet and my throat still hurts, but i will try it again later, there has got to be another way to live with this!!!!! When I hade my first episodeds i went to the doctor they gave my antibiotics, but it just came back again the next month, it seems to be areacurring thing for me and it comes back at the same time each year, I hate it so much, I also feel so self concius about my breath because it smells so bad, the mints dont help at all and iam so tiered of eating halls!!! well i feel like i have shared enough thank you to all the people that read my blogg, i hope you guys feel better sonn and i pray that it never comes back to hunt us!!!!
Name: janelle
Country: australia
Comment:
im 14 and have tonsillitis i have all the symtoms and my doc gave me antibotics called axolicline or something ,, its hurts and am wondering if anyone can give me advise on treating them cos it hurts and i hate it, its also hurting my ears and i feel like im always tired
Name: upee
Country: india
Comment:
hi read all above me too have tonsillities i feel difficult in swalloing and pain in throat. as well mucus type material; coming out some one can explain is it tonsillities.
Name: bazza
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
contnd. 2 times and always told to monitor my tonsilitis over the next six months. it always seems that it calms down then. but returns with a vengance when it does come back. For me this is a most depressing illness as it just seems to always be looming. take care, baz
Name: bazza
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
This is the worst illness i think i have ever had, i am now on about my 12th episode of severe tonsilitis over 4 years. The pain eats away at you and each time wears you down more and more. Surely there should be some easyer way to live with this condition. I have been to the ENT
Name: libby
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi, I have found some relief just knowing that I have others to share my pain with. This is now the 14th attack this year of tonsillitis. The pain and hell we all have to go through can't be expressed in words. I have read all your mails to get tips, anything infact that will help even a little. I am taking Warfarin as I have a blood clotting disorder. So any additional medication I take gives me great problems with my blood levels. Moan, moan.. Please keep up with the tips and any info..
Name: Nat
Country: usa
Comment:
I've just been self-diagnosed with tonsillitis. It hurts to swallow, and i believe the cause for me was my smoking (8-10 cigarettes a day, sometimes less.) Salt water helps a LOT. Also, if you have a small bright flashlight or a medical light, this will help to (with the aid of a toothbrush or rubber gum pick) remove polyps around the tonsils that can worsen the infection or even be the original cause. Do NOT try this if you don't know where to look for polyps or can't take a little pain. Polyps can be found mostly on the top behind of the tonsil(s.) Scoop them out, and wash them down the drain, followed by a thorough rinse and directed gargle with warm salt water. Good luck and wish me the same. Oh, and by the way, the salt water mixture should be 1/4 of a teaspoon for every cup of water or in metric, 1.05 teaspoons for every liter of water.
Name: Caroline
Country: malta
Comment:
I AM GODFREE
Name: Dan
Country: malta
Comment:
i am 16 and had tonsilitis 3 eeks ago and with the help of augmentine i felt normal after just 2 days i got back to my normal ruttein of life and it came back for me just a week after is this bad? do i have to take my tonsils out? i hope not .... it is so painful u want to eat but u cant .... it is the worst sickness i have ever had BUT IM GLAD ITS NOTHING WORSE i wish u all a speedy recovery PLEASE tell me if i have to have my tonsils removed thanks get well soon guys
Name: Jason
Country: canada
Comment:
This is the 2nd time in 2 years that i got tonsillitis again... I remembered the 1st time it felt like razor blades when i swallowed, my neice at the time had a flu, it was a hot june month i got the chill spells, it was the worst colds i ever had in my life! Two days later my throat started to feel sore, i took halls and cepacol to relieve the pain, then when i started eating it started to hurt... i looked in the mirror.. OMG!! I had these white spots all over my tonsils and the back of my throat! I told my mom about it, she looked at it, and said: "Uh oh, you have tonsillitis my dear". I didnt know what that was.. my dad would drive me to the medical center early the next day, and several hours later the doctor told me to get penasillin for the infection. He also told me that it will come back again, he also said he had tonsillitis 3 times his whole life. I was dissapointed at hearing it might come back... I took the penasillin and after 3 days, my throat felt normal again and I could eat!! Well, 2 years later in June again, my neice had recovered from a cold, guess what... i now have white spots in the back of my throat and tonsils, i just had a flu... Its back....
Name: Aisling
Country: ireland
Comment:
Im 22 and i get tonsiilitus regularly and i suffer from quincy which means that the infection in my tonsils never really goes away so im to have a tonsillectomy soon. the last tim i ahd it i was in hospital for a week, my tonsilss have even stated to rot away not very pleasant i know i hope i dont get it soon again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Mike
Country: usa
Comment:
I've had tonsilitis for 3 days now, and this is my first time. It kills my throat soooooo badly!!! i wish it could end. I just got out of school, and i dont want to miss the summer. i have all these great experiences coming up, and i dont intend to miss them. I've tried A LOT of things to get the pain to go away, but no luck :( I'm just glad to know that im not the only one with this disease. I hope all of you feel better, and we will all get our normal lives back. God Bless!
Name: Nicole
Country: canada
Comment:
Im 16 and I have tonsillitus. wow, I never thought my throat would ever hurt THIS bad in my life. I've been to the doctors and take tylonal hourly but nothing really seems to take the pain away. I've tried tea, gingeral, ice cream, soup and nothing really helps the pain go down. How long does tonsillitis last? I have exams next week and I can't have it for them! Thanks.
Name: ashley and tayla
Country: new zealand
Comment:
hey!!! im abit worryd about this tosilitis im worryd bout it getting worse and your glands will block and id die please tell me that i wont die!!
Name: Mika
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
All I can say is it is horrible - I;m in such pain. I don't want to swallow or eat. I've gargled watered down TCP had loads os pain killers but it's still not gone - I've had it 6 days so far!
Name: sarah
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hey, Well now look no one is gonna die from having tonsillitus, although the pain may lead you to believe so! I suffered with this terrible illness often as a child and throughout my teens, and now at the age of 28 it has returned, although this time it has been the worst yet..... Im not going to go into the pain, as i just cant describe it, And for all of you out there, worrying about being hungry and not being able to swallow, well if you still have your appetite then you probably aren't that sick anyway. I was on holiday in Cyprus last week when the Illness came upon me very quickly, i knew what it was immediately, and within 4 hrs i was a wreck. Shivers, Sweats, Pain, the lot! So called the Local Doc out, gave me some pills, eventually it seemed to kill it off.......... But just when i thought i was all cured, i felt an uneasy ache in my neck that seemed to get worse, then throughout the day i became dizzy and light headed..... it was then i knew that Tonsillitus was not done with me yet! So off i went again, hot and cold sweats, Terrible Heat Rashes, More pills (Penicillin v this time- Apparently the Doc in Cyprus had given me the wrong pills.. Amoxillin or something) So here i am my 2nd night of no sleep and 3rd day of no food, barely able to drink water without it making me gag (not pleasant given the pain level already attained in the throat area) But anyway we all get sick dont we, im sure ill be sick for a while yet, and it will take a while for my body to recover from this ordeal. But all of you just please remember.... IT COULD BE SO MUCH WORSE THAN A SORE THROAT!!!!! you will recover eventually. Some people dont have that luxury to look forward to do they?! Well all the best to you in your various sick beds around the world! Forgive me if i dont start blowing kisses around i dont want to spread my germs around! bye!
Name: michael
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
My daughter had tonsillitus 3times in 2 weeks and the last time she was admitted to hospital for three days where the treatment was draining an abcess which had developed in one tonsil, while also being on a drip of antibiotics, she said it wasnt painful and within the day was up and about with no discomfort
Name: Rineesh
Country: india
Comment:
this is the worst decease. i got this probs at born time. still i hav this probs and having antibiotics. the better way to avoid this is avoid cool drinks and gargle with warm salt water. gargle with warm tea with salt also wil giv good effect. try to avoid antibiotics. get well soon
Name: matt
Country: australia
Comment:
i'm 24. i've had tonsilitis a few times. i have it now. gargling salt water helps a bit. drink plenty of fluids (stay away from sugary drinks as they make your throat hurt more), vitamin c and take care of your body. if it gets really bad, go to the docs and get antibiotics.
Name: Rahul_v58
Country: india
Comment:
Hi Suhasini, i consulted many doctors, some of them adviced me to get my tonsils removed. But most of them not to do that. Tonsils are always a kind of protection. If tonsils are removed, there are chances to that infection will directly go up to chest
Name: Helen
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I am 14 and have viral tonsillitus. I cannot barely swallow. It hurts very badly.
Name: Megan
Country: usa
Comment:
I have the symptoms of Tonsillitis such as; reddness, irritation, white spots on tonsills, swollen glands, and sharp pains while swallowing. On the other hand, I don't have a fever or coughing. Today is day number 5 of these symptoms. I continue taking advil regularly and spraying sore throat spray into my throat. I think I may have Tonsillitis but I am not positive. How do I know for sure?
Name: Jon
Country: chile
Comment:
I currently have tonsillitis and ive had it for a week or so now, i went to the doctor and he said to take advil and et a cough medicin for the symptoms, im only 16 so i kind of got it hard. A trick is to gargle warm salted water. it help for a hour or so then stops. --Suhasini-- the answer to your question is no, unless she has had it a bunch of times, if it occurs more than one then then they will start thinking of removing them, but if its the first time you have nothing to worry about
Name: shejith
Country: india
Comment:
iam having acute tonsilitis almost regularly for the last 15 years. now a friend of mine suggested to gargle daily , in a mixture of tamarind and salt in warm water. it will be awfull for the first few times . i find it very helpfull. didnt suffer from it first time in two months
Name: dai
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
had this tonsillitus 5 weeks now, but still living in hope of it going . done all the doc and you good people adviced but it aint shifting any more help out there????
Name: Sarah
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I am a 30 year old teacher and have just had tonsillitis for about the fourth time ever. I never had it as a child and am very grateful, it must be awful for little ones. People are right when they say unless you have had it you don't know how painful it is. I cried with the pain. Luckily for me antibiotics worked within 24 hours. My advice see your doctor as soon as you suspect a case. Hope everyone who has it is better soon, and that those who don't have it never get it!
Name: Elizabeth Gould
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I currently have CHRONIC tonsilitis and have huge sympathies for anyone who gets this vile illness. Ar first I was reluctant to go to the Gps, thinking they'd laugh me out the door for going with a 'sore throat'. However, the absolute agony resulted in me screaming and crying with pain and I had to call the emergency Dr out to my house. I am now on Amoxcyllin 500 antiobiotics and very strong pain killers. I had to get them on prescription as the strongest ones available over the counter didn't work. I hate taking antiobiotic as I believe they can long term ruin the immune system - but when you've got pain like this, you'll take anything to quell it. Even with these drugs the pain in my throat is hellish and my left glands have swollen to a ping pong size. I hope to God this goes soon as the pain is insufferable. I have cried in agony three nights on the trot and am also totally exhausted now too. I haven't eaten for 3 days and can barely drink, such is the pain. My body has even given up producing much saliva so I am barely swallowing - and this is after having taken the medication. The Dr says if things aren't better by tomorrow I may have to go to hospital. So don't underestimate this illness, it can be really serious.
Name: Paul
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hey guys! At first i just through i had the flu (again) I knew something was strange when i was sick and i spotted blood! The next morning i woke up with the worst sore throat in the world and my glads were so swollen the doctor actually said i looked like a hampster! lol. I was sick a few more times and again i found myself throwing up blood. I just wondered how normal this was with tonsalitus??
Name: Cathy
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I am 29 yrs old and you'd think I would be over it now but I can tell you it hurts so much but those who have never suffered think it is the same as having a sore throat with a cold. Yeah right multiply the agony by a million and then some and you might be there. I feel for the younger ones at least I can dose myself up but those of you studying or even younger may not have this luxury. Get well soon to all you who suffer.
Name: David
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
This is my first time getting tonslitus and ive had it for 3 days now. The most gutting thing is im on my exams just now and cant take any days off school :( My throat is in agony especially in the mornings were i struggle to eat my breakfast. I am not sure wither these antibiotics i got from the doctor are working too well but hopefully it heals up soon. This is a horrible disease and i can understand what you are all going through!
Name: ranggi
Country: india
Comment:
is tonsilitis a syptom of std?if a guy gives oral to a gal, can he get tonsilitis...even if the gal is clean...how exactly dya get std?
Name: Hazzy
Country: new zealand
Comment:
i have tonsilitis right now, and all i can say is stop your biotching and go see the dr, gargle salt water, do breathing excercises, get lots of rest, drink lots of water/milk, eat healthy and you will be on a fast road to recovery.
Name: Jen
Country: usa
Comment:
Yeah.. This stinks.. Ive had tonsilitis for only 3 days and I feel sooo bad... I feel like im dying.. hurts so bad to swallow and to eat.. man.. I dont know what to do with myself.. between being cold and being hot.. like ever 5 minutes.. this is horrible!
Name: parmar
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi my 2 year old has tonsillitis he has a temperature, he is really letargic he has been like this for a week but the doctor just diagnosed it today after his glands were really swollen. The advice given to me was let him have lots of fluids, rest, cuddles he has been prescibed antibiotics aswell. Try foods like jelly, rice pudding, easy to swallow stuff.
Name: lou
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
omg the pain!!! its horrible! iv never had tonsilltis before. Iv just got rid of the temperture iv had thank god! i went doctors and they gave me antibiotics whick taste mank!! and iv only got like 15 days of school left now until my exams and im missing them!! and my ears! god nothing can explain the pain in my ears!! does anyone know how long it is before tonsillitis goes?
Name: sian
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I have exams. I don't know what to do-i cant stop crying ...I cant eat and I'm up all night in pain from my tonisils. This is really making me so unhappy
Name: Grumpy
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I can't believe this!! I had tonsillitis about weeks ago..I had dreadful fever and couldnt swallow, crying like a baby and no one seemed to understand just how uncomfortable it is! I've got it again...so far without the fever but my tonsils are all up and inflamed and making me sooooo sad.
Name: arielle
Country: usa
Comment:
today is my second day of having tonsilitis. or whatever i have. my throat hurts when i swallow. & there is still white crud on my left tonsil. i wonder if it will get better or worse. i stayed home from school becuase i dont want to get my friends sick too.
Name: arielle [again]
Country: usa
Comment:
today is my second day of having tonsilitis. or whatever i have. my throat hurts when i swallow. & there is still white crud on my left tonsil. i wonder if it will get better or worse.
Name: Cheryn
Country: malaysia
Comment:
I had tonsilitis for about 2 weeks already. During this two weeks, I just have some bread per day. First my right tonsil swollen, after taking antibiotics, it is recovered, but after I working, immedialy my left tonsil swollen, I had been taken one week antibiotics, but the sixth day, my right tonsil swollen again..today have an injection. Doctor told me it's a very strong antibiotics..I feel suffering because so many days I cant eat.
Name: arielle
Country: usa
Comment:
i just went to the doctor. & i started to cry & refused to get swabbed. i feel like such a baby. & now i have the chills & a slight fever. they said they dont know what it is. the only way to see is if they swabbed it. but they didnt. anyways, im kinda scared. they said if its strep, then the bacteria will spread to my heart or something. the wierd thing is, my throat doesnt really hurt. okay well. i hope you all get well soon.
Name: arielle
Country: usa
Comment:
today, i woke up & had a lump in my throat. i had no clue what it was. but, then i looked in the mirror & saw these white spots on my left tonsil. i am SOOO scared. but i guess i have tonsilitis. i really HATE going to the doctor & refuse to get throat swabbed. i havent told my mom yet. i will when she gets home from work. i am desperatly afraid of the dr. swabbing my throat & scared of waking up & not being able to breath. someone, HELP! & tell me if you had to get thraot swabbed. & if i take ibprofen will it help? OH & im 15 years old. & this is my first time.
Name: DonSillyTiss
Country: usa
Comment:
Before accepting a diagnosis or medication of any kind, request a throat culture be taken - to ensure what you have. Otherwise, the doctors can only guess, and tonsilitis, strep, and mono have very similar symptoms. Neither will antibiotics help viral tonsilitis, so why pay/take them? Do your research. I feel your pain.
Name: jan
Country: jamaica
Comment:
i AM SEVEN YEARS OLD.i am suffering with pain.i cant eat and i am very hungry
Name: Carly
Country: usa
Comment:
I think I've had tonsilitis like 3 times in 2 months and it hurts like hell. The throat culture turned out negative for strep throat and mono so I thought i must have tonsilitis. I hope i don't have to get them out:(
Name: d
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
just had an awful week with acute tonsilitus - nothing cute about it... i had tonsillitus a few times when younger - but not for some time. My left tonsill swelled up and it became very painful to swallow (razor blades n broken glass), this combined with fever / flu type symptoms made me go stright to the doctor, they prescribed strong pain killers and antibiotics - i started these 3 days ago and i can feel the effects already - if you think you might have tonsillitus go to the doctors. I had great diffiulty drinking & found cold water through a straw did the trick for me i drank lots of water and i seem to be on the mend. I trully do appreciate what you are going through and wish you all well soon. regards, d.
Name: James
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i just had my tonsilites removed yesterday and my throut is killing mre do u know when i will get better in days or day of the week?
Name: jamielynn
Country: canada
Comment:
hi i am 16 years old and i think that i have tonsillitus i am not sure yet cuz i have not gone to teh doctors but i looked up pics and it seems that my throat looks the same it hurts and i am scared to get it looked at cuz i dont want it to be anything else....this is a scary thing... will it ever go away?
Name: Majafona
Country: usa
Comment:
My sympathies to all who are suffering. I had my tonsils removed at nineteen, I suffered as a child with them with constant ear infections. They were the size of a golf ball to begin with,and once infected look out, I'd scream silently from the throbbing, jabbing pain. I have no regrets in having them removed. I'm now 38, and don't miss those days.
Name: Lynika
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi everyone its me again...i was on penicillin for 7days,my tonsils cleared up and i was back to normal, it hasnt even been a week yet and believe it or not i have it agin, ohh man, i started gettin a sore throat from friday night, now today is sunday, i looked at my throat this mornin and it was horrible..i really cant deal with this..it hurts, my neck is hurtin, im feelin all weak n feverish, ohhhh, i hate this!
Name: Rachel
Country: usa
Comment:
im 16 and i have been suffering from chronic tonsilitis for a year now..i have whats called Iceberg Tonsils. So come April 12th im getting a tonsilectimy! im really excited because im tired of being sick. So i cant wait! although im gonna be in ALOT of pain afterwards..it'll be worth it..i just hate that i cant play soccer for 2 weeks. Get Well Soon everyone! :-)
Name: Elodie
Country: france
Comment:
J'ai le tonsilitis et il est ennuyant
Name: Kallie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I have tonsiltis at the moment :( I dont suffer from it much but its wednesday now and I have had it since saturday morning:( I have antibiotics but they havent started working yet I dont think but I keep having calpol every 4 hours!! Im not sure wheter I'kll be well enough to school tomorrow :( I want to go school as we wont be doing much as we break up for easter on the 7th april 06. I;m not sure because I might feel ill and the school won't let me go home and I spread it to other people right before easter hols. How long are you supposed to have off? I still have 1 bottle and a half left of antibiotics because it was so bad. and I'm finding it really hard to swallow so I have been having plenty of liquid and eating mostly ice lollies and ice cream beacuse they make my throat feel better for a while. and my throat also is stinging when I have flavoured liquids Im scares I'll get quinsy (i think thats how you sprrl it) because my mum said it stings if you get quinsy!!
Name: michelle
Country: usa
Comment:
i think i have tonsillitis and its very painful im 16 and im crying evry night my right throat is swollen and i cant even swollow and every time i try to garggle wit salt water i cant even garggle it hurts to bad i been having this every year in the same month man what should i do
Name: Lynika
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi its me agin!! my neck hurts, my throat is killin me, its midnight n im jus here cryin, i wish that it cud jus disappear! big girl like me sittin here cryin! oh man this is horrible, n im hungry with no appetite n thers no way that im gona try n swallow soup agin at this point! HELLLLP!!!!
Name: Lynika
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I'm meant to be studyin rite now but cant do anything, i hope this doesnt persist and i am 19!!
Name: Lynika
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hey to all! Hope u guys feel better n trust me wen i say that this is a nightmare!! I've been having sore throat n inflamed tonsils for sum time now off and on but never like it is now. Yesterday i started having this really bad pain in my throat, last night when i looked, my left tonsil was literally sitting on my tongue, full of nasty white stuff. I couldn't sleep last night where i was so afraid wondering what was wrong with me! I cried, was so unhappy, went to see a doctor today and was precribed penicillin. Ever since i left the doctor i've been feeling so ill and feverish, in horrible pain! It hurts like hell when i swallow, going throu terror when taking the medication, i didn eat anything all day but a few hours ago i tried eatn sum chicken soup, it hurt like hell but my boyfriend really wanted me to eat sumtin so i tried, i tried gargling salt water and i am now tryin to keep up with water and fruit juices but it burns! I dont have it as bad as most of u guys so i hope that i never reach that stage because u guys seem to be goin throu so much! I'm sorry and i hope u feel better now! Why should anyone have to go throu this dreadful pain??? now the right tonsil is gettin swollen n the white stuff! Im in so much pain i cant help but to cry! take care guys! I wish u all speedy recovery
Name: Mo
Country: australia
Comment:
To All the idiots, cracking jokes, in this thread, I hope you wake up tomorrow, with severe tonsilitis.. I have been injured many times, and many ways, as well as suffered server virus/bacteria infections.. Tonsilities, rates very high, in the most uncomfortable / painful..It is no laughing matter.. I personally recommend, gargling with warm salt water, and or antiseptic mouthwash.. A common side sympton is the blocked nose.. When you sleep, using your mouth to breathe, it drys out, irritating your throat.. A good tip is to try and clear your sinus, so you can breathe through your nose during sleep.. but words are weak, and when suffering from tonsilitis, hours seems like days.. Be strong, keep your fluids up and get plenty of rest.. Good Luck
Name: Scott
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I am 27 and have been prone to getting tonsillitis for years although this is the first time in about 3 years. The only advice I can give is to try and catch the infection early if u can by getting penicillin from ur doctor, this is the only cure for it and if you dont get it you will be in for a very unpleasent time and may end up in hospital. Also take ibuprofen and paracetamol this will help slow the infections developing process down and help u deal with the pain (especially at night). Try and drink fresh orange and water aswell as its very easy to become dehydrated when you have tonsillitis. Hope this helps a few people, its what I have found works for me over the years of having tonsillitis.
Name: jayd xxx
Country: india
Comment:
im 14 and i av really bad pains in my throat wen i swallow anything, a tempreture and headache. i av been in bed 4 2 days n i av had it about 4 days so far. how long does it usually last 4 ???
Name: martz
Country: philippines
Comment:
I have large tonsils doc said mine is abnormal in size because its bigger than the usual size. If I'll have tonsillitis it would be big problem but thank God i dont get tonsillitis easily. My husband always suffer from tonsillitis. He was hospitalized because of the infection. Oral antibiotics wont do so he was given antibiotics and vitamin C through IV infusion. I dont know if I am right about this that tonsillitis is also hereditary? Unfortunately my 6 month old son also suffers from tonsillitis. He had one wen he was 2 months old and had it again recently. Doc gave him cefalexin and said that he should always take vitamin C because its a good in fighting infections...
Name: Bea
Country: usa
Comment:
I have tonsilitus and to get better just take antibiotics!
Name: amoy
Country: vietnam
Comment:
firstly i would like to say how i sympathise to those who have or had have tonsillitis it is unbearable.In my case my symptoms are swollen lymph glands difficulty swallowinganything(from my own saliva to water or food) since yesterday the infection is now worse in my mouth with errupting ulcers and difficulty closing mouth,i had many temperatures and my nights sleep were dreadfull expessially a few days ago i woke up retching bringing nothing up my nan made me a cuppa and i went back 2 sleep howevver moments later i was on the run to the bathroom only just making it bringing up the tea and what nan claims to be the pus from the tonsillitis,all i know is it is awfull it takes over your life you cant carry on going to work/school/college you have to have at least a week in bed and even then you feel like crap so for all those suffers i wish you a speedy recovery
Name: jld
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
ive got it how long should i be off
Name: SHENELLE
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
WHEN I WAS YOUNG I SUFFERED FROM TONSILLITIS REGULARLY THEN DIDN'T GET IT FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW I HAD IT TWICE IN MARCH AND HAVE IT AGAIN NOW I EXTREAMELY WORRIED WHAT SHALL I DO
Name: ow
Country: usa
Comment:
i am an american living in thailand in a place where there are no good doctors, and i think i have tonsillitis. i did manage to find a pharmacy to give me antibiotics and i am trying them, but nothing has gotten better so far. i have a severe headache, high fever, sore glands, sore muscles, nausea and diarrhea, and am totally lethargic. i have slept for 3 days straight and can not eat. i am so sorry to whoever else might have this nasty illness.
Name: neil
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i,m 42 i first had tonsilitis when i was 9 years old, put me in hospital for 14 days on ice with a temprature of 110, had glandular fever twice when i was 16 years old 8-10 weeks off school then i,ve had it 2-3 times a year for the next 30years then about 2 years ago i started to get it about 4-5 times a year,amoxicillin and penicillin works, things to avoid are late nights, stress, too much excercise as it depletes the immune system, junk food, wished i had had them out when i was younger, but now is not an option as i don,t really want to bleed to death as i,ve read can happen. pain is tempory- glory is forever.
Name: Joe
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I have stupid stupid Tonsillitus at the moment, and it is slaying me :( I can't eat anything other than ice cream, of which I have none left, and my flatmates are all mean and won't let me eat theirs! Yeah, it hurts a lot; any suggestions :S
Name: Avallone
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i hate having Tonsilitis. Infact i have it now. it's not as bad as last time. last time i ended up in hospital after a few days on a drip cos my uvila got so swollen i couldnt swollow or hardly breath! this time round i went to the doctors and guess what he said, gargle and you'll be fine. No help what so ever. best tip i have for the pain, one paracetamol and one iburaphen (if i spelt that right) every 4 hours. dont sit up like me in bed and cry, it gets worse at night, have a nice drink of water next to you. works for me. once you get it it will keep coming back. why wont the doctors take out tonsils out now??
Name: Gav The daddy
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I have tonsillitis for the first time, I didnt realise I had it for a few days untill the pain was that bad & missing a few days of kip not beeing able to sleep,swallow & eat I thought I better do something, Now I have to just wait for the prescribed penicillin to kick in and get rid of this dam virus!!
Name: dude
Country: guyana
Comment:
hi i didnot have it but you will die JOKE DONT WORRY ITS JUST A JOKE
Name: Kate
Country: usa
Comment:
I'm one of the very many to be suffering from tonsillitis now. I've had for about 4 weeks. First, it attacked my left tonsil and made it sore to swallow.. took antibiotics and died down a little bit. Had all that wonderful mucus (white fuzz) on both tonsils. Had a bad fever the very first day and was sick to my stomach. Then it came after my left tonsil. I was fortunate enough to only have about 4 days total of swallowing pains; I gargled warm/hot salt water.. it really does help but tastes disgusting.. so in result I'd have some juice right after each gargle. I've noticed in my neck when I lean my head back I have a bulge in my throat from it being so swollen, only on the left side though. I've been fortunate and not had much pain at all, it's just an annoying illness that just won't seem to go away. So, in result I'll probably have surgery. The things I found that got me through it were gargling the salt water, it helps with swallowing pains and sore throat.. the warmer the better; nyquil at night to sleep sounder; A LOT of water and juice; and the doctor also recommended this immune booster drink. You can get it in the States, called E-MER-GEN-CY. Ask your pharmacist about it, because you really need to be building your immune system with this infection! Hope you all feel better soon!
Name: Sheepie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I got tonsilitis about 3 weeks ago and it KILLED me so badly... coudltn talk swallow nothing for 2 day, but now 3 weeks down the line the pain has finally stopped!! yay but my throat still feels swollen and my husband has been telling me that im still snoring (something i never normally do). How long does the swelling last for?!?!? :( :( :( and i can feel the dangly bit (at the back of throat) constantly in my throat so it feels disgusting like i have a huge amount of phlegm in my throat :( :( HOPE YOU ALL FEEL BETTER SOON!! :) :)
Name: Holly
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Well what can i say i no longer feel alone with the pain i feel!i Have sufferd from tonsilitus about twice in the last 2 years and i never thought it was that bad... untill last week it started with a cough ect and then the fever,sore throat, earache vomiting and the most disgusting gunk on my tonsils !!! ewwww i do not want this to keep happening ! but i found tht the thing thts helped with the pain more is 'ice lollies', not ice cream as this is dairy- but get the long round ice lollies coz then u can press the end on the back of ur throat and it realy numbs the pain, and is also soothing to swallow !! I hope you all get better !! and trust me do all the gargle stuff to it does help !! thanx xx
Name: Bex
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i think i might have tonsillitis my tonsils have swollen up and are a bit red but not much. do i have to have them taken out because i don't want to go in hospital and wondered if i could go to my doctor and he could prescrobe some antibiotics for me. please help!
Name: olly zee
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i am getting vexed here.... i cant seem to get rid of this stupid fcking tonsilitis...i have the same problem with my nose being blocked up for the last 3 days and i need something to soothe my throat...any suggestions??
Name: Pense
Country: thailand
Comment:
I have had tonsilitis several time a year. It started from once a year and then twice and 3, 4,... After my first time having it, I also have sinusitis and bronchitis followed. My doctor told me that to avoid it to come back again and again, I need to have enough rest. Must try to sleep at least 8 hr a night. Also not a good idea to be on diet by skipping some meals. I need to have healthy meals at least 3 times a day. Make sure myself get enough neccessary vitamins and mineral. Avoid drinking cold drinks-only drink room temperatured drinks! It was very difficult for me as I'm a night person. I get used to have 3 to 5 hours for sleeping each night. Sometimes I even start sleeping at 5am!!! I get used to skip my breakfast and have only lunch and dinner. I love chewing ice and drink all those cold drinks. Compare to tonsilitis agonised pain, it is worthy to give up these things I get used to. Start following my doctor's advices, I find it helps. From having tonsilitis once in 2 months, now it has been 6 months I haven't got it. Now I'm searching for some herbal stuff to help strengthening the immune system which also help in tonsilitis. If I try it and it works, I will tell you here later. All the best!!!!
Name: B
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I've got tonsilitus at the moment and it kills. Penicillin from the doc works within a few days tho so i guess it's not too bad. Only the 2nd time i've had it in 2 years and i guess, from reading all your stories, this isn't the last time i'll have it!
Name: Ash
Country: australia
Comment:
i have had tonsilitis 3 times in the last 2 months but this time is worse then any other time.first time i get strep throat then scarlet fever the secong time i got glandular faver and this time i just have really really bad tonsilitis i cant eat i cant sleap i cant talk and my throat and ears are absolutely killing me. i cant breath out my nose so my throat gets really dry and it burns like hell every time i cough i feel like throwing up and at times im completely not with it.ANYONE GOT ANY IDEAS!!
Name: donna
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i have tonsillitis right now and i swear to god, child birth is NOTHING compared to this horrible nasty thing. this crap illness has left me in tears so many times these past few days. i started getting it on thursday along with a slight cold. then i got the bad fever, the tonsils got more inflamed, and yes before i knew it, i couldnt eat a thing, i didnt wanna sleep cause the pain kept me awake, i couldnt keep down liquids cause most of it would just fall back out my mouth. my trouble is i have the most awful blocked up nose to go with it. it started the same time as my tonsillitis and i cant breathe through it, smell or taste anything. its like someone put cement up my nostrils in my sleep. its horrible. so that means at night i have to breathe through my mouth, which in turn dries my throat out, which guess what???....yes, it makes my throat hurt like effin crazy. my ears are killing me too, made even worse when i swallow. not really eaten and when i have ive brought it all back up..ugh...so thats now giving me a kinda bad stomach cause of all the painkillers and other tabs im taking. hope everyone gets well soon.
Name: Cakes
Country: usa
Comment:
okay ive had tonsillitis since i was .. well sinc ei could remember.. like about 2 and a half.. 3 years old maybe.. im 20 now and i still have it.. Never had it removed cause i am sooo afraid... so i have to endure he pain ever so often.. its gotten that bad now .. that by left tonsille is permanantly swollen. And sometimes ie xperince stil choking whem i eat...so ive hear gargling with salt water numbs and eases the pain.. i havent tried it yet but.. maybe you guys might want to....
Name: Shell
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I had my tonsils out when I was 4 and have spent the last 31 years looking on with pity as friends and family who weren't so lucky suffer with tonsillitis. Alas, I am smug no more! I am bang in the middle of an extremely acute throat infection that at one point saw my temp reach 41.3 (106.3). I have all the nastiest symptoms and feel beyond dreadful. The entire area of my throat including the bit from where the tonsils were removed is infected. Add the fact that when my son had his tonsils out they became infected and he threw up for a week I'm no longer sure I would recommend having them out despite all those years of respite. Though I should say that I have a compromised immune system anyway because of other health problems so perhaps that contributed to the severity.
Name: Ray Ray
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi guys, Day 7 of the Tonsillitus experience....and it sure isnt fun! Started off with normal flu like symptoms which seemed natural as living in halls of residence at Uni....everyone gets some sort of freshers flu, even in second term! However as much as it killed me to stay in and confine myself to my bed for the majority of the week, i didnt get any better. My throat felt awful...i couldnt swallow anything and when i had to the pain in my throat and ears was horrific. Also my voice started sounding really strange and people found it difficult to understand me and i found it difficult to talk! I went to Doctors few days ago and was prescribed as having bad tonsillitus and given penicillin, told to gargle soluble aspirin etc...dont feel much better though at the moment and am so bored and emotional being stuck in bed when i can hear my hall mates coming in from nights out :( Phoned Doctors again today under instructions from mum....the doc said that i have to go back on monday as she feels because of the sound of my voice and symptoms, i may have glandular fever.....HELP! Anyone have any remedies to combat this type of thing?! Well hope everyone is soon feeling much better...i can sympathise with you all- this is a killer.
Name: g.g
Country: canada
Comment:
I have over the years had to deal with reocurring bouts of tonsillitis. One year i'll have to cope with it numerous times, other years not at all. Regardless a few days ago i noticed that farmilliar feeling, throat soreness, white bits, swelling etc. Although it appeared to be a mild case it did start to affect my speach. In previous instances i would have gone to my doctor who would immediatly prescribe me peniciline. I decided to try a different approach, being that i wasn't in excruciating pain. I drove over to my local health food store and had a talk with them. Immediatly the woman recommended that i start a course on oregano oil capsiles. Again being a skeptic thought she must have been bloody nuts esp after seeing the price on the bottle, $40.00 cad. She convinced me to give them a try and i can say that after two days i am feeling so much better,"knock on wood". Geez this sounds like an informercial but seriously coming from someone who has dealt with reoccuring tonsillitis its just another option for you, i am a "homeopathly" skeptic but really didnt want to be back on peniciline again and it seems to have worked out in my favour. By the way the capsules i am on are called "Oregacyn" made by north amercican herb and spice. P.S the capsules i'm on produce wicked oregano burps and other gas bi-products. just to let you know
Name: Jessica
Country: usa
Comment:
Holy Crap... I just got tonsillitis like, 4 days ago and lemme just tell you how bad it is... I cant hardly talk and i sure as hell cant eat anything. I went to the Dr. today and he gave me some stuff that i hope will help. amoxicillan(spelling?) for the actual bacteria and some kinda stuff to gurgle and help the swelling/soarness. I've decided when this is all over i'm going out and buying some really crusty bread and a big bag of sharp-edged crunchy chips. I'm sick and tired of warm water and chicken broth!!!!
Name: samantha
Country: india
Comment:
my tonsils are really sore and i dont want to go to the doctor and spend my mom and dads money. is there a cure that you can do at home that dosen't cost anything?
Name: alanna
Country: usa
Comment:
i have tonsilitus atm! n i keep gettinmg DIZZY
Name: shayn
Country: ireland
Comment:
i've been getting tonsilitis about 6-8 times a year for the last couple of years and all the doctor is giving me is antibiotics.again and again.gargaling salt and water is good for a sore throat because it thoughens your throat but with tonsilitis it just irritates the tonsils and spreads the infection.eating ice cream does soothe the pain but because you cant eat much it gets sickening.try your best to stay away from doctor and painkillers but just take a few days off work or school and try to force down food and drink plenty of fluids especially juices.i know how much it hurts but your immune system should overcome it and you shouldn't suffer from tonsilitis any more but if it keeps happening get them out its probably for the best
Name: phillip hart
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i have been suffering with chronic tonsillitis for 10 yrs and iget it about 15-20 times per year i am due to have them removed but a good way to combat tonsillitis is to buy some 300mg dispursable (disolvable) asperin put three of them in half a glass of water and gargle with it repeat this every 4 hours untill 2 days after the infection has gone do not swollow the water just gargle and spit it out
Name: sasha
Country: israel
Comment:
hiya i have a party to go to tomorrow night as it is sat night & my throat is killing me! i kno for a fact i have tonsillitus because my left tonsil is badly inflammed. i havnt told my mum because i want to go to the party tomorrow,iv taken some medication & it does help im just hoping i'll be ok for tomorrow night!
Name: Mimi
Country: usa
Comment:
Hey, my throat has been sore for over a week now. It's hard to breathe, my tonsils are redder than normal, and swallowing is annoying. I've had the chills too, and sometimes food will get stuck in my throat. I'm only 14, but I'm worried it might be tonsilitis. Can someone help me out here? I don't think it's a cold, and I don't want to waste my parent's money on a doctor visit if its something minor.
Name: C.M
Country: usa
Comment:
im 15, so far iv been tested for mono and strep troat. this all happend two days ago when i got a sore troat. i had always gotten sore troat. iv even had strep troat before but that was three years ago. but this was different it was very difficult to swollow and my right tonsil was extreamly swollen ,and it had a bunch of white nasty stuff on it later it spread to my left one every day it was getting harder and harder to swollow,i coulnt eat i started to get neck and ear pains it was was getting so bad i was waking up every half hour because of the pain i went to the doctor who just tested me for mono and strep both tests came back negitive my doctor thougt it may have been an apses (perry tonsil something ?) lol so they perscribed me with clindamycin and sent me to an ENT he said that it wasnt an apses he couldnt drain it yet because it wasnt bad enough he said that my tissue around my tonsils was dieing thats what caused it to be all smelly and gross looking he gave me some pain medacation and told me to come back on monday if i didnt get better on its own or half my tissue in my tonsils was dead then he said they have to come out he still thinks i have mono or mono caused it he said the only reason it wasnt showing up on the tests because the infection was so bad you cant really tell what i have but im praying that they dont have to come out because a friend of mine said that it hurts like hell and im not one for pain so will see if these babies have to come out on monday.
Name: GK
Country: zambia
Comment:
Many problems presented, but almost zero help offered, and sometimes 'help' conflicting. Please categorise problems and offer profession advise!!!!
Name: yea
Country: india
Comment:
i have a white substance in the back of my throat/ it is very smelly i want to know what it is
Name: michelle
Country: ireland
Comment:
i have tonsillitis and its so bad i cnt sleep eat swallow ive loads headaches i cant move my neck ! i heard icecresm helps it is that true ! and tryin to eat a half an hour after that medicene kills me and i feel sick i cant finish any food
Name: roughasallhell
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
No definitive cures. Not even removal apparently. 31 yr old. Have had acute viral tonsilitis at least twice a year now for 10 or 12 yrs. The older you are the more pain the removal procedure causes, apparently, so if you are the parent or guardian of someone with acute or even subacute, get the removal done sharpish. It wont stop the pain entirely but better chance of not being as severe. Things to do - Gargle with salt and water, regularly. Gargle with and swallow dispersible aspirin. Ultra Chloraseptic spray works well in providing some relief from the razor blade / glass swallowing torture of eating, drinking, general reflex swalowing. Also. Get into bed and sweat the thing out. My old doctor used to prescribe antibiotics on a regular basis (you know, prescription out and pen in hand before you even get through the door) but his replacement says this can often have little effect. I didnt believe her at first but dammit, shes right. Aspirin, Beechams flu plus capsules, salt water gargles, Ultra Chloraseptic spray (benzocaine). Maybe some ibuprofen as well. Don't O.D. and despite the fact it hurts like something borne of hell, drink plenty fluid. Ice cubes are decent and also have the added bonus of numbing the throat for a while. I wish there was a cast iron cure for this but there aint. Best of luck people :)
Name: M.J
Country: usa
Comment:
hi i just got my tonsils out today! It hurts like crazy!! Is there ANYWAY to numb my throat??
Name: Matthew Sawyer
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Had tonsillitis 2 in 6 weeks went and came back again being tested for glandular fever but dont think it is that
Name: MJ
Country: usa
Comment:
Hi I am 15 years old. i have chronic tonsillitis. I was supposed to get my tonsils out the 27th of dec. but the dr. had to go somewhere. I am now getting them out jan 10th which is this coming tuesday.I will miss a lot of school but I really need them out because they swell up to where they touch eachother. At times I have trouble breathing due to the swelling and stuffy nose. And tonsillitis is fatal so if u have it go to the doctors see what they say about it. It can save your life.
Name: Jen
Country: cape verde
Comment:
Listen up guys! I feel your pain! Ive had tonsilites over 13 times in the past year and mono 3 times and strep throt twice. I am at my doctors every week. Hes looking into getting my tonsils out but hes slow at making appointments. Its making me mad! iVe been through so much pain! And ths whole no dairy thing, will NOT work out for me! I am the BIGGEST milk drinker in the world! lol I wish yll the best of luck along with myself!
Name: kelly
Country: usa
Comment:
i'm a nineteen year old.i used have very frequent tonsilitis like once in every month.So, to prevent it, i dont drink any cold water n it doesnt seem to come. so i didnt have tonsilitis for like six months straight. but as time goes by, even when i dont drink cold water, it still comes!i guess i have to prevent acidic products as well, as i think thats the main cause of it. the doctor recommends that i remove it, but i heard that it's very painful, afterall my tonsils are not that bad, theyre just swollen and red(no spots, pus etc).so i dont know if i shud remove it or control my diet(no cold stuff, no acidic stuff, n from wut i read in the above articles, no dairy stuff as well. man, wut is there left 4 me to eat?). or maybe each night i shud gargle with warm water n salt. the doctor recommends that too. i dont know if i shud remove them or not...sigh..
Name: shiv
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hiya my throat really hurts n i cnt swollow n i cnt even tke food or drink n i find it hard 2 sleep....i fel dizzy n i dnt know where its tonsilitis or what? any ideas?
Name: Amanda
Country: aahamas
Comment:
Five days of soart throat, dizziness, can't sleep, and the worst part is can't eat. Although the medication says 'take with food'. My tonsils looks very bad, red with white spots all over it left and right side. I have a high fever, i cant sleep, my head hurts.I can't be around people who smokes it makes it even worst. My daughter wants to play and i can't play cause am to tried, sick and can't concentrate on doing anything rite. And i can't even drink water, my body won't let it go down. Am bringing up all the acid in my stomach, cuase there is no food in there. my tonsils were soar three weeks ago, now three weeks later they are inflammed. My Doctor is going to let me know next wednesday if he is going to have to remove them.Gods knows i cant take another soar tonsils. I can't take another one. i want my tonsils out.
Name: jasmine aviles
Country: usa
Comment:
well i think i have tonsillitis but the doctor said i have strep throught and its new years eve and im hoping for a christmas miracal to get better.
Name: jasmine aviles
Country: usa
Comment:
well i think i have tonsillitis but the doctor said i have strep throught and its new years eve and im hoping for a christmas miracal to get better.
Name: Lannie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I had my tonsils out at the age of twelve. I have never looked back! The procedure wasn't half as bad as the pain of tonsillitis itself so I would suggest to anyone who has tonsillitis quite often to get them out. My doctor said that they only usually operate on people who have it 6 times or more per year..although i had it only 4 times a year roughly (and that was bad enough) but luckily she referred me to get them out. But now..I am reading this because I have a terrible terrible sore throat, it started a couple of days ago and I thought it would probably be away by now, but this morning I woke up and i am in agony with it. Ok, it doesn't have all the side effects that tonsillitis used to have (eg. feverishnes, temperature, heavy joints etc.) but it sure is the same pain i used to get. I had the same pain about 4 weeks ago and it's making me very annoyed. It's xmas eve and I just wanted to chill out tonight and have a drink etc. but now I can't as I don't even feel my usual self - I feel like I can't be bothered! Oh well, maybe it's just the cold winter weather at it's best - making everyone ill! Hopefully it will get better soon!
Name: Rhiannon
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i relly need help this is my third time in 1month ive had tonsilitus and its so painful any tips on how to make it stop hurtin?
Name: Roy
Country: usa
Comment:
I've gotten Tonsilitis Twice in three months and I asked my mom to call a doctor to remove my Tonsils and I got it removed. Now im all better. =)
Name: j
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
in the last 2 years i keep catching a cold last year i got it at least 6 times fever twice and persistant coughs sore throats the works. at the momoment i have a slight sore throat and my tonsils are huge red and have white spots on them i dont no what to do should i got to the docs about it.
Name: Kris
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
One of Gods biggest errors in designing the otherwise incredible human body, seems to definitely be the tonsils. They do bugger all for us humans, other than cause pain for quite a few people, often seriously affecting peoples lives adversely. This is the 3rd time I've gotten tonsilitus in 3 years, and it seems to make my body seriously ill. The headache and achey body was first to kick in this time, no sleep the last 2 nights, and now the fever and nausea is simply unbearable. I'm being sick a lot, and cant even hold down water or pills at the moment, my bodies rejecting everything. The throat has reddish spots mainly on the right side at the moment at least, and is progressingly getting worse. Its the shaking and dizziness that I just cant cope with, cant sleep or anything. My throats been quite big for the past 6 months which causes food to get trapped and bad breath. With those longterm problems I'm starting to think there's some longterm problems with the throat, and want to get a full diagnosis. Going to see the doctor today and will update later. In the meantime from what I've read here I've picked out the following things to follow up: Tylenol - fever and headaches Penicillin VK tablets Dequacaine lozenges Ginsent tea with lemon
Name: Izzi
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I had a cold for over a week too and then sunday i woke up with a really sore throat it is now sat night. So i'm starting to get slightly worried, i have no white spots on my tonsils just its very painful to swallow, someone help me please xx :(
Name: Izzi
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I had a cold for over a week too and then sunday i woke up with a really sore throat it is now sat night. So i'm starting to get slightly worried, i have no white spots on my tonsils just its very painful to swallow, someone help me please xx :(
Name: Sarah
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Went to the doctors today, i have acute tonsillitis, its really painful when i swallow they are covered in white spots, the doctor said they were septic, atleast i have been spared the bad breath this time. Im too scared to have them taken out after all the horror stories i have been told in the past. I get it once every three weeks, i hate it.
Name: GG
Country: australia
Comment:
a few months ago i had tonsilitis for the first time in my life i kept wondering why i got it and how i found out a girl that kissed me had it so she must of gave it to me and she got it after permorming oral sex on a couple guys. i got better after seeing a doctor and getting antibiotics but since then its came back to me like 3 times and i hate it its so painfull swallowing. but at the moment its gone just after a few days of antibiotics so i advise every1 to not kiss any1 with it, it is bacterial and at first i thought i might of had an std or sumthing but its just bad tonsilitis i got from that dirty bitch so dont kiss grubby people and dont kiss people if u have it and the only cure is to boost up yor imune system with good bacterias to fight bad bacterias becuase antibiotics kills good bacterias there are these pills called inner health plus with have ova 25 billion good bacterias in each capsule thats like eating 25 tubs of yogurt so i recomend that and neva stop taking antibiotics untill the prescription course is over.
Name: ovenchipz
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
when i waz 16, i had same symptoms, no fever, no cold, just slightly swolen tonsils with a small white bit, im not sure,, but its probably caused by a week imune system, so if u r tyring yrself out ,or are really stressed , could cause it, im no dr, but every 1s imune system gets knoked when there exhausted
Name: ovenchipz
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
im 29, and havent had tonsilitis 4 over 8 yrs now, and man it really suks,,ive got it again,, going on my third week now, .they put me on a drip of two diffrent antibiotics at the hospital, but waz only there 2 nights, and they cheked with a needle poking my throat to see if there waz any puss, awww , it waz supose to be numb, but hurt like hell.i fell yr pain guys, really, do. i have been offerd to take them out, but im hoping i wont get this again, touch wood. i thought i recoverd, and went bak to work, but after a week of hard work i felt it come bak, so here i am another week off work lol, take care pep, il take my course of antibiotics
Name: Chandni
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
My throat really really hurts- its been hurting for over 6 weeks non stop!!!! i dont know why though!! i have no cold like symptoms just a sore throat!! my doctor says my lingual tonsils are inflammed!? does any1 know why.. or have the same problems.. or have any suggestions or can suggest anything that can help? i have exams soon and this is really annoying me :( thanx!! chandni
Name: lucy
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi i had my tonsils out when i was 16, now im 25 and i seem to still have it. Is it true that you can still get it in your tonsil beds??????
Name: Mira
Country: philippines
Comment:
I have taken many anitbiotics like augmentin, (I forgot the others) for my tonsillitis but didn't help until I tried Clarithomycin. When the redness was gone, saw I saw an open healed hole. I also saw some yellowish part of my tonsils. I am not sure if my tonsillitis are completely healed up.
Name: dib'z
Country: philippines
Comment:
i have tonsillities since i was 7,maybe once every 2 weeks i always get ill because of my tonsillities,to avoid this I DON'T DRINK COLD WATER..thats all..
Name: Cat
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I have just recovered from tonsilitis for the second time this year. I have had it on and off for 10 years and there is no worse pain in the world. This time was particularly horrible because i was vomitting violently as i was so dehydrated. I will share my tips with all of you fellow sufferers to see if it will help. 1) Stay away from dairy and acidic stuff 2) Take paracetemol for the pain, don't take any pain killer with codine in it 3) Eat ice cubes and sip Lucosade to avoid dehydration. 4) Try gargling salt water. 5) i know it sounds ridicilous. but i find putting something hot against you throat eases the pain. Tosilitis sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate it!!!
Country: philippines
Comment:
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Name: jojo
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I am just getting over tonsilitis. I am a 44 yr old married mum of 3 and have had my mum here looking after me fo 4 days because i have beem so ill! I couldn't get out of bed by myself for 3days and now on day 5 i am just begiging to feel the antibiotics kicking in. The last time i had tonsilitis was 7 yrs ago and i had it 3 times in 10 weeks. Each ime it put me in bed for 4 days.I begged the doctors to take them out then but they were reluctant to do so...i wish they had. I have never felt SO ill.A temp of 39.8,severe shivering,being sick,my whole body has just felt so ill.Hopefully i won't have it again for 7 yrs...then again i could get it again in 2-3 weeks!
Name: alisha
Country: australia
Comment:
my throat hurts real bad but i have a coff so i am not sure if i have tonsillitis but i went to camp for 3 days now i am back and am real sick i not sure but my tonsils are red and puffey but i think i might just have a cold any suggestions
Name: Helen
Country: usa
Comment:
Tonsillitis sucks.
Name: khader ahmed abdi
Country: somalia
Comment:
My name is khader ahmed abdi iam somali guy i have suffering tonsilitis for a long period of time,this has also disturbed my educational programs,so one time i have undergone through somali tradion process but unfortunately iam suffering still so please help me on humanitarian base grouds
Name: Ecko28
Country: philippines
Comment:
I have tonsilitis now... it really hurts...
Name: mark
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
if you have tonsilitis like I have had for years I started taking ecninicea(always spell it wrong). Although your glans still swell up you have no throat pain at all. You must use over 500 mg a day to get the real effect(but i'm no doctor)Maybe give it a try-it might work.
Name: khader ahmed abdi
Country: somalia
Comment:
iam eighteen years old,iam form four student i have been suffereing tonsillities for long period of time about4 years one time i have undergone somali tradion operation bu unfortunately it didnot help me now i was advised to remove them out throught operation so if you have please an alternative way of easing this problem please email me using this gaashaan98@hotmail.com and as well send your emails may be you will have awarded have confidence to me
Name: Sue
Country: usa
Comment:
Oh, and Jane I know what you are going through with your wisdom teeth. My lower two wisdom teeth have been hurting for the past few months. It makes the tonsillectomy pain all that much worse when your wisdom teeth and jaw are hurting as well! Lucky me, I get to have them out on Nov 28 only a month after my tonsillectomy!
Name: Sue
Country: usa
Comment:
I had my tonsils out on Oct 26. Week 1 was hell but the pain has gradually been improving. I would do it all over again, no question. The ENT said my tonsils were HUGE and growing back into my throat. He said that he looked at them after they were removed and they obviously had a chronic infection. Prior to the operation I had a sore throat with tonsil stones for 8 months along with cough, headaches, malaise, lack of appetite,etc. It was so annoying and unbearable. I took three months worth of antibiotics which did not clear up my symptoms including sore throat. I had a persitant chronic infection which was resistant to antibiotics. No, Martin Amis antibiotics DO NOT always help!!!! I am a witness to that. Do a internet search and you will soon find that people can get chronic infections like mine. Besides just living with my illness surgery was my only answer. I wish the best for everyone, I know what you are going through.
Name: kelly
Country: usa
Comment:
The ENT said if you have 6 infections or more a year it is recommended you get your tonsils removed. It can also affect your heart if you dont get it taken care of. He said it is really painful for adults, that there is risk of infection and bleeding and there is a possibility you might need a blood transfusion. he said i can decide to do that or wait and see if i out grow tonsillitis. hmmm...you can out grow it? i want to know how long that would take because when i heard blood transfusion and when i read of how recovery is after the operation i think i might want to out grow it. but having my tonsils drained is really scarry also.so i dont know what i should do. im considering taking multi vitamins and vit c for immune system.
Name: kelly
Country: usa
Comment:
I have been suffering from tonsillitis off and on for about a year now. At first I thought I was allergic to vodka or red bull energy drinks because it would seem to trigger the beginning of an infection. I have been to the doctor numerous times and have been prescribed so many different kinds of antibiotics each time I go. I also have an endless supply of 600mg ibprofen tablets that help extremly well and bring down the swelling, until you take them so often your immune to the medication or it doesnt work as well. Ive learned to be to dependent on them, it doesnt help the infection go away but helps with the pain or fever. Once I went to the ER and the ENT drained my throat, one of the most horrific experiences Ive been throu. First of all, I was awake, consious, he poked my thoat with a needle and injected out some puss, then injected me with some type of numbing medication. He than gave me a suction device and told me to hold it in my mouth to gather all the blood, puss and saliva that would result of him cutting my abcess open. It was horrible, the blood and puss draining out of the sack onto my whole mouth and tougue tasted like toxic bile and i almost threw up, but i just ended up throwing up my blood and puss all over the hospital bed.I asked him how I could ever avoid this again, he said to remove my tonsils. When that was over,I was proscribed some antibiotics and didnt have another infection till a few months later. Today I went to the ENT and he looked at my throat and advised I have a tonsillectimy
Name: Dallas
Country: canada
Comment:
Hi All. Im on day 2 in hell, not sure if it tonsilitis or perhaps quinsy throat. I googled quinsy throat, which just sounds like severe tonsilitis......I was on the phone with my mum (being a big baby, Im 27) and she told me that when she was in her 20's, she had a few outbreaks of "quinsy throat". Anyhow, I had some penicillin around so have been taking that, and using a chloraseptic rinse to help with bacteria. Everytime I swallow, feels like Im swallowing razor blades, hurts like hell. My right tonsil is almost entirely covering my throat and has white bits on it. My left is slightly swollen but not near as bad. The milkshake idea was horrible for me, I got a strawberry milkshake from McD's (I haven't been able to eat for 2 days) and it felt like battery acid going down my throat (maybe I shoulda had chocolate). The only saving grace I have are ice cubes. Since I am dehydrated from fever and it hurts to swallow any liquid, I have found ice cubes to at least have a numbing affect as they are going down and eating them also gives me much needed water. Good luck to everyone, I feel your pain.......man this sucks!
Name: Lydia
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi im just starting to get tonsillitis! nd my throat is really hurting when i swallow now and the white spots are starting to appear this is the 4th time this year i had never had it then i got it once adn have had it loads now nd ive got a GCSE drama performance in a week and its only jsut begining! I went to the doctor and he said come back in a 3days although he said tht it does look like it hes waiting until he knows for sure it is tonsillitis before he gives me peniciliam and same as the other person he said its too early for antibiotics again. My throats really hurting already! :(:(
Name: AlexKate
Country: usa
Comment:
Hey...so my name is Alex, im 18, and just like all of you i am completely suffereing from tonsillitis. I'm pretty sure it's not strep because i don't have any white puss coating my tonsils. It is so bad though, i can't swallow without wanting to die it hurts so bad! I really needed to go to school yesterday, but i just couldn't get myself out of bed because the pain was so intense. It's so hard to swallow that i try to avoid it and i've been spitting constantly (its really disgusting my roomates). I've been drinking throat coat tea, that Thera-Flu stuff that you mix with water, and i bought these really cool menthol things that you put in your shower and the fumes are supposed to help you. This may sound weird but one of the only times i felt a lot better was last night when i put a chair in my shower and let the hot water run for like 20 minutes, all the steam seemed to help. Give it a try and i hope you all feel better!
Name: Jane
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
sympathy going out to all fellow sufferors of tonsillitis - I have been suffering this horrible affliction for 4 days now along with 2 wisdom teeth that are killing me so i'm not a very happy bunny to say the least. My throat is absolutely killing me and today is the first day that i have been able to sit downstairs as i've had such a bad headache and nausea that i've been bed bound for the past 3 days and nights, which has been doing my head in as i'm usually going out with my mates etc. I can't even listen to music coz i've got earache. Hope this nightmare ends soon!!xx
Name: Danny Upton
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Think I have got tonsillitis, had a sore throat since halloween. been sweating in bed, woke up one night with my intire head wet. I mean like as wet as just getting out of the shower. been having difficulty breathing and keep coffing, I have lost my voice, but when I look at my tonsil's i dont see white dots i see these red small blisters, been taking my own medication for it, even though the pain is like eating glass, I still aint going to the dr. Been taking salt water, soother sweets, honey and Night Nurse. Nothing working. Any ideas on help.
Name: Hayley
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
6th day now! but found an amazin thing that helps numb and eventually get rid of tonsilitis. PARACETOMOL SELTZER!!! U dissolve it in a glass of water, take little sips, gargle for as long as possible and then swallow. Takes a while and tastes a bit rank but it dus feel better!!! hope u feel better soon Holly! Shud b the last time u hear from me coz im on the mend!! Hayley xx
Name: Holly...(a.k.a . -Hurting Unit)
Country: canada
Comment:
I just had my tonsils out yesterday, finally, after having reoccurring tonsilitis for the majority of my life. I am 16 years old. I am in sooooo much pain, I dont know if I am acting like a baby or what, but whenever I try and swallow, I am in so much pain, I am in tears.. I am on tylenol 3 for the pain, but the medication only last about an hour and then the pain is back again, and I can only take the med. every 4 hours. The pain is normal, but is it ever hard to cope with!!! I look like a turtle when I try and drink or eat something...I stick my head between my shoulders...its kinda humourous, but painfull. There is a hole on each side of my throught were the tonsils used to be, Is that normal?.. And there is also like mucus I think..or yellow-whitish something...ha...Im not to sure, but is it suppose to hurt this badly....?...Anyone...PLZ HELP!....Thanks you...
Name: Hayley
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i am currently suffering from tonsilitis. I am in my 4th day. I notice my tonsils swelling so had an early night but by the morning the puss had arrived and it was hell to swallow. i am 15 years old and sufferd from a mild case of quincy last year, only last month i had tonsilitis and was prescribed penicilyn. Doctor says i cant have the antibiotics this time as it is too soon to repeat a course. IM IN HELL!!!! Hope u all get better xxx
Name: Mike S.
Country: usa
Comment:
noticed that some people are eating ice cream to soothe the pain. Just wanted to post a message saying that some homeopathic websites say to steer clear of dairy--it only makes the infection worse. Citric acids as well. I have tonsilitis for the second time and already know what to do. Last time I had it a friend of mine who is a pharmacuetical rep gave me what is called a z-pak. A z-pak contains 5 zithromax pills. I simply took one a day for 5 days and it cleared right up. I know in the states you need a prescription to get zithromax, or you can order it from Thailand or maybe some other country with looser prescription standards. I hope this helps some of you. It has worked wonders for me.
Name: lisa
Country: canada
Comment:
my name is lisa.. about a year and a half ago i started out with my throat being really sore. I went to about 5 differnt doctors and they all prescribed me differnt medications for my throat.. After 8 monhts of my tonsils being swollen ( which caused me hard troubles with sleeping, breathing and eating) i was finally sent to a specialist. The specialist wanted to see if my tonsils would go down in a couple of months if she gave me a strong spray.. it didnt work so i had to go back to her a few months later.. i guess she felt really bad for me becaue my thraot was almost completly closed ( i know scary isnt it) and said in a few months you can get your tonsils out.. by the way it takes a very long time to get your operation. I had my operation on october 31st.. yes it was on halloween :( and when i woke up it felt as if a bomb exploded in my throat.. for ppl who get there tonsils out do expect.. headaces, earaches, fever, im on my 3rd day of recovering an di was freaking out when i seen that i have yellowish puss over my throat.. I looked it up and called teh doctor.. its totally normal its new skin healing over. I know its painful as hell, but try to drink lots of liquids and rest. In the end your tonsils cause you more harm then good.. 2 weeks of pain is better then years of acute pain. My wishes to all that are getting there tonsils out. xoxo
Name: bethan
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
my little girl is only 18 months old and is on her third dose of penecillinv. we have to force it down her by squeezing her nose to make her swallow it otherwise she splutters it all out. this is very upsetting for us all. she is taking paracetomol 4 times aday and when it starts to wear off she screams in pain. she is not eating and is loosing weight. Any ideas on what we can do to prevent her getting this again?
Name: samantha
Country: canada
Comment:
i had tonsilitis when i was around 6 or 7 years old and it was hell i had it on my birthday and that day i had gone to an all u can eat restaurant and i had one bite of a watermellon peice than fell asleep on the table cuz i couldnt eat cuz it hurt a lot... but now i have a differnet infection on my tonsils and im 14 nowi forgot wat its called but its when ur tonsils are swollen n u have puss on it:S ya nasty but hey wat can u do jus take the medicine
Name: BrItTaNy
Country: canada
Comment:
Hey i'm 14 years old. and i have tonsillitis. I've been in severe pain for about 5 days now. but i've only been on anit-biotics for 2 days(penicillion). I haven;t seen much change yet. and it still kills. It looks horrible and has a nasty foul taste to it. I Find it really hard to bear with. I'm Wondering If it will eventually get better with or without taking pills. My b-day is in like 10 days and i want to be better by then so yeah. wish me luck!
Name: tom
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi i think i just have a very bad sore throat, as my temp dont go up or down and my toncills arnt coverd in white stuff but it hurts to swollow, not as much as it did but it hurts a bit. im really confused!
Name: tom
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi i think i just have a very bad sore throat, as my temp dont go up or down and my toncills arnt coverd in white stuff but it hurts to swollow, not as much as it did but it hurts a bit. im really confused!
Name: ash
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i woke up with a sore throat yesterday and assumed it was from sleeping with my mouth open so i went on with my day as usual, however in the evning i started to feel dizzy and really cold (at whih point i was at the cinema- which prob wasn't the best idea) today i still have a sore throat and have noticed that i have white spots on my tonsils so i now know that it is tonsillitus, which sucks! i know that a doctor can give you pills but i cannot take tablets. does anyone know if there is a liquid medicine available? the pain is unbearable but i have found that eating ice cream really does help. i hope this hell doesn't carry on for much longer!!!!
Name: Lauren
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I thought i had tonsillitus, but when i saw my doctor she said the symptoms are so similar that i should be blood tested for glandular fever ( I think its called mono in the US), so now im stuck in over my break from college till i get the results, and im really worried... has anyone thought they had tonsillitus and then discovered it was g fever?
Name: gocanucksgo
Country: canada
Comment:
hey i got tonsillities hahha from my gf i think from making out just wondering if she had it she gave me a bj so could anything happen to my penis just wondering
Name: Elizabeth
Country: usa
Comment:
Hey...I'm not sure if I have tonsilitis or not, I just know that I am in so much pain and it's horrible! I'm sorry for everyone else going through this too. Ice cream really does help me and gargling salt water helped a bit too. Hope everyone feels better soon!
Name: chewbacca
Country: usa
Comment:
i think i have tonsillitis and my throat hurts a lot it is hard to swallow ,sometimes it feels like a needle is poking my tonsills. I was wondering how long tonsillitis lasts for.
Name: Ben
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hey i got tonsilitis on sat and it kept on going..i had it at the beginin of the year but i let nature take its course coz it didnt hurt dat much...but now im in seriuos pain had it fot just ova a week most sleep i get is two/3 hrs.so i cnt rest throat is swollen is hard to breathe swallow and spit...my temp goes up and down..but i dnt have a doctor no medicine wrks for me.aspirin paracetomol soothers.gon try get seen today at doctors even tho i aint gt one..but it the flu jab today..i sound like my whole bodies blocked when i talked i have to try so hard sayin wrds..and kp dribblin
Name: Martin Amis, GP
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
No, it doesn't require an operation. If you have recurring symptoms, ie, once a month, then have them removed. If not, a course of antibiotics should work. I seem to be immune to the common types of antibiotics (-cyclines) but penicilin seems to work every time. The course usually lasts 10 days, and you have to take all the tablets, not stop when it feels better. Gargling with salt water and eating ice cream help relieve the pain, also take ibuprofen to reduce fever and swelling. Other than that, I don't believe there is another way of getting round it. See your local GP as soon as possible.
Name: Sue
Country: usa
Comment:
Alex looks like we are getting our tonsils out on the same day. I also have a tonsillectomy scheduled for Oct 26. I have been suffering with chronic tonsillitis for about 8 months. Even with all of the risks/complications I can't wait to get it over with so I can feel better! Good luck to you.
Name: Beth
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Last saturday i was going out with my gran and i noticed a lump formed on the side of my throat.But considering it didn't hurt or anything i forgot all about it.That was till i got home and my mum saw it.I was taken to the doctors monday morning and the lump by then had grown in size and it hurt like hell.Sleep is a major thing for me but im hardly getting any of it.The doctor prescribed penicillin to me which has so far not worked.Im in so much pain...does anyone have any tips on how to soothe it or stop it alltogether?
Name: Alex
Country: usa
Comment:
I have had chronic tonsillitis for about a year now and, I am having my tonsils taken out on Oct 26, 2005, my doctor claims that I am going to lose up to 10lbs and I am going to be in a lot of pain, but as an adult their is a good chance that you could bleed to death? I wonder if anybody has any good recovery tips e/mail me at LeGiTiMaTe03@yahoo.com and in the subject right recovery tips thanks a lot Alex.
Name: lauren
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
all i can say is acute tonsilitus ..... well it dosnt half hurt! ive had it for about three days.... i missed so much sleep on first night..the second night i felt really cold but i was boiling and sweating.... i also had a earache and a headache from it, aswell as finding it really hard to swallow... the penacillin hasnt worked! but i think i may have given it to my girlfriend however no symptoms have shown yet..... any suggestions to stop it developing?
Name: Christine
Country: canada
Comment:
Hi.. i had a cold for over a week.. but just three days ago my throat started hurting, the next morning my tonsils were incredibly swollen and it hurt to swallow.. the left one is now covered in while dots, and the right one is almost entirely white.. i went to the doctor and he told me that i had severe tonsillitis abd gave me a prescription, today is my second day taking it, so for it's not any better, but im giving it time and coping.. BUT i found out that it was contagious and im worried that i may have infected a few people, not knowing what my illness was.. are they guaranteed to get tonsillitis??
Name: GARY POTTER
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi, just i'd drop by, i have tonsillitis more than once a year and wont have them outbecause i have seen the problems people go through, i have it on both at the moment, i like drinking coke or boiled water. What makes this worse is that i have REALLY bad flu (headache for 6 days, bloscked nose, full of mucus, eyes and body hurt, cant keep my balance for longer than 3 seconds, bad memory, Oh and i'm also having an ingrowing toenail operated on this thursday, doesnt seem real this does it?) The doctor has me on 3 different medications, that godforbid arent working, my luck...........
Name: Craig
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Ive had tonsillitis for about 5 days now, only went doctors yesterday, im a believer that my body can sort out most problems but not this one, just had to come home from work coz it feels like some1 has got a hold of my windpipe, the pain is unbearable when i swallow, to me sleep is the most important thing in the world and at the moment im getting none of it, the min i started taking this penacillin my throat got worse, but im expecting it to improve later today or 2moro fingers crossed.
Name: Lil
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
iv had tonsillitis 2 times before in the past 2 years, i think i might have it again but that its a virus rather than bacterial infection, anyone think of anyways i could sooth it and calm it down a bit until i can get a doctors appointment?
Name: Meredith
Country: usa
Comment:
I have Viral Tonsillitis and it definitely isn't a fun sickness to have because there are no quick antibiotics that you can take like for strep. HOwever, many of the remedies on this page do work and I've discovered the best remedy for me is icecream, especially milkshakes...I've been miserable for 3 days drinking hot tea which helps a little and then i had a milkshake and I felt like a whole new person! It definitely soothes the throat, doesnt cure, but numbs it for a while.
Name: someone
Country: usa
Comment:
I just got my tonsils removed. I must say they only due it on Adults in extreme cases. I was one of those. But fortunatly I think it is really going to aid in allowing me to be healthier. I have been suffering for about 1 year of chronic sore throats and earachs. Come to find out it was all from my tonsils. I have to add though it is not fun. The recovery is brutal!!! Plan on taking at least two weeks off of work if it is deemed that it must be done.
Name: loz_luvs_danny<3
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
nope i have had tonsillitus before and although it can be painful it is probably best not to have them taken out at all actually
Name: jackie
Country: philippines
Comment:
ernative Names acute tonsillitis, subacute tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis Definition Tonsillitis is an inflammation or infection of the tonsils. What is going on in the body? The body has two sets, or pairs, of tonsils. The palatine tonsils can be seen at the back of the throat. The lingual tonsils are at the back of the tongue and cannot be seen by looking in the mouth. Tonsillitis usually means the inflammation or infection of the palatine tonsils. But sometimes the infection can involve the lingual tonsils and lymph nodes in the back of the throat. What are the signs and symptoms of the infection? There are three forms of tonsillitis: acute, with rapid onset of significant symptoms subacute, with a slow onset of less obvious symptoms chronic, with intermittent symptoms that persist over time Symptoms of acute tonsillitis include: the rapid onset of severe sore throat that worsens over time moderate to high fever difficulty swallowing red, enlarged tonsils that may or may not have pus on the surface or in the pits swollen or tender lymph nodes below the jaw Symptoms of subacute tonsillitis can last from 3 weeks to 3 months, and include: somewhat enlarged tonsils foul-smelling, pasty, infected material that collects inside the pits on the tonsils fluctuating mild to moderate sore throat bad breath foul taste in the mouth mildly swollen, tender lymph nodes Symptoms of chronic tonsillitis include: enlarged, mildly red tonsils that are scarred with large pits slightly enlarged lymph nodes that are not usually tender sore throat that comes and goes What are the causes and risks of the infection? Common causes of acute tonsillitis may include: bacteria, such as streptoccal or hemophilus bacteria viruses such as adenovirus or Epstein-Barr virus, which also causes mononucleosis diphtheria, a serious disease that produces a false membrane in the throat. Diphtheria can be prevented by the DPT vaccine. Subacute tonsillitis is most commonly caused by actinomyces, a normal mouth bacterium that can cause infection. In chronic tonsillitis, there is a long-standing infection that is almost always bacterial. What can be done to prevent the infection? The best way to prevent acute tonsillitis is to avoid people who have strep throat or any of the bacterial or viral infections that can lead to acute tonsillitis. A person can get acute tonsillitis by: coming into contact with someone who has strep throat or mononucleosis having strep throat that develops into tonsillitis sharing utensils or toothbrushes with someone carrying strep bacteria or Epstein-Barr virus There is no way to prevent subacute or chronic tonsillitis. How is the infection diagnosed? A healthcare provider can diagnose acute tonsillitis based on the person's health history and a physical exam. A throat culture can help identify the organism causing the infection. A complete blood count, or CBC, can also help determine if the infection is caused by a virus or bacteria. If mononucleosis is involved, the lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin will be enlarged. An antibody titer may be done to check for antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus. A healthcare provider can diagnose subacute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis based on a person's health record and a physical exam. What are the long-term effects of the infection? Usually, no significant long-term effects result from any of the three forms of tonsillitis. However, difficulty swallowing or breathing during sleep can result if the chronic infection causes enlargement of the tonsils. The healthcare provider may recommend a tonsillectomy, or removal of the tonsils, if there are recurrent infections or difficulties with swallowing and breathing. What are the risks to others? Strep, diphtheria, and Epstein-Barr infections are all contagious. What are the treatments for the infection? Acute tonsillitis is usually treated with: pain medication oral fluids medications to lower fever For acute tonsillitis caused by strep bacteria, antibiotics will usually cure the infection. Unfortunately, some strep bacteria are becoming resistant to penicillin. This means higher doses of amoxicillin or a different antibiotic need to be used. Since antibiotics are not effective against viruses, the only treatment for tonsillitis caused by viral infection is medication to reduce fever and pain. Oral steroids may be given for a short period of time if symptoms are severe. Oral steroids can lessen the symptoms of tonsiliitis caused by mononucleosis. Antibiotics can be helpful in preventing infection if material has collected on the surface of the tonsils. In subacute tonsillitis caused by actinomyces, penicillin and clindamycin are effective. If these antibiotics do not work, the person can remove the infected material from the tonsil pits with a finger or special irrigating tool. Otherwise, the tonsils should be removed. In cases of chronic tonsillitis, antibiotics combined with oral steroids may resolve the infection. If not, the tonsils should be removed. Tonsillectomy may be recommended by the healthcare provider if the person has had: 3 to 5 bacterial infections of the tonsils within 3 to 5 years more than 6 episodes of tonsillitis in one year chronic tonsillitis, or infection of the tonsils, that does not respond to antibiotics enlargement of the tonsils that causes sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that occurs during sleep enlargement of the tonsils that causes difficulty swallowing, especially in children What are the side effects of the treatments? Side effects depend on the medications used, but may include allergic reactions and upset stomach. Surgery to remove the tonsils can cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reactions to anesthesia. What happens after treatment for the infection? Most viral episodes of tonsillitis will resolve without further problems. Antibiotics should clear up infections caused by strep or other bacteria. After recovery from tonsillectomy, the person should be free of symptoms. How is the infection monitored? Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.
Name: darkstarr
Country: usa
Comment:
iv'e been suffering for about 2 days now and my throat is on fire. i have some white spots on my left tonsil and my right one is completely covered in that nasty crap. its very disgusting to look at. i've had a high fever for the past 2 nights and im just wishing it will dissapear. i feel like grabbing a pair of plyers and yanking my tonsils out myself. ive been gargiling w/ salt peroxide water and everytime i spit it out its really white apparently saying that my tonsils r screwed. ibuprofen helps ur fever and ive been taking penicilin i had left over from a previous tosilitis experience i had a couple months back...i hope everyone feels better and that tonsillitis rots and dies slowly and it feels the pain it causes for itself....evryone get well
Name: Fabian
Country: india
Comment:
We'll this is really helpful if only some body could help me with a cure >> fab09spr2000@yahoo.com
Name: crystal D
Country: usa
Comment:
hi guys! i have had tonsillitus for 4 days now. three days ago i woke up with my trought kinda soar, so i thought ah i probalby got water in my ear, it will be gone by tommorow. Well the next two days the pain increased, and it was so unbearable, i could'nt eat, drink, move around, or anything. i was running a high fever allday and night no matter what i took to take the fever down it wouldn't go away. I had a huge headache that also wouldn't go away for anything.i could barely hear,talk or open my eyes. so my fiance rushed me to the emergeny room yesterday afternoon, we were there for about 4 1/2 -5 hours(you know how emergency rooms are). finaly the doctor saw me, he took some tests for strep throught. thankfully it was negative,but he told me i had a sevre case of acute viral tonsillitus. he then explained to me what it was. which is the beginning stages of tonsillitus. he gave me tylenol to ease my fever and headache,which beagan to work within 5-10 minutes tops,and a shot of steriods( im not exactly what it was called but it might have been something like Belladnna-which is actually a type of poison impoted from africa that appearantly they use small amounts to treat diffrent symptoms!)but anyways about 20-30 minutes after the shot in my lower back my throat did not hurt as much and th swelling went down, and today i am felling like 9 times better, i can actually swallow things with feeling like im going to die.don't get me wrong there is still a little irration to my throat, its not like it automatically going to disappear in 16 hours, ti takes a little time. but i can deffiantely say i feel a diffrence! hopefully this will help some of you. i also hope you will be feeling a little beter sone! if you would like more information you can email me at deskinscrystal@yahoo.com
Name: Leanne and Carrie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
We are college students and we are doing a child care course, and we are studying Tonsillits, neither of us thankfully have had Tonsillitis yet but if any one might know some useful source of information on the subject then please feel free to let us know as much as you can that would be great sorry to all of you that does suffer from tonsillitis, feel free to email me at etheir leah752@msn.com or leah642@yahoo.co.uk
Name: nunya
Country: fiji
Comment:
I came on this site to find out ifo about my 5 year olds sore throat and some of the comments i have seem are uncalled for. I'm sure there are other sites for you to go to that expect offensive comments. Grow up!
Name: tasha
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i have had tonsillitus for two days now and its killin me i keep dribbling where it hurts so much 4 me to swallow i keep gettin a headache when ever i stand up n have een sat on the sofa all of today the bst thing to do is get som strepsils they help alot and so do ice polls i g2g i,m dribbling again!
Name: Sony
Country: usa
Comment:
Doesn't anybody ever try extra doses of vitamin c?
Name: rosie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi, I had mild tonsilitis and the flu about this time last year, it sucks. About a fortnight ago I couldn't move my neck properly because it hurt so much, and I started sweating madly and was sent home from college. Thinking it was the flu again, I went to the doctors and they said it was Tonsillitis, and they put me on Penicillin VK and said I should be better even before the end of the ten day course. They did a blood test to rule out Glandular fever. So here I am taking these VK tablets and all my glands swell up and my eyes become tiny and my head really hurts. I also develop thrush which has now almost gone, which is agony. I had a suspicion I was allergic to penicillin so I went back to the doctors and they said yes, you're allergic, sorry about that etc. They showed me my results which said I didn't have Glandular fever, but I had Glandular Fever - like symptoms, and basically Ive got Glandular Fever but it's different, it just hasn't got a fancy name. But I've got a viral tonsillitis as well or something. And this silly locum kinda left it at that. I don't know what the hell I have got, as they are useless at my surgery as you can see. Today and yesterday my throat has swollen up, I can't breathe, eat, drink or swallow, I have to keep spitting out my own mucus which is rank. I am so hungry and thirsty, does anyone know what the hell I can do? angel_princess_rosie@hotmail.com if you have any answers, thanks! x
Name: beccie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
i think ive got tonsillitis, its going round my school, im only 13 nd its killing me, one day one glands swollen and the next day its the other one, it hurts 2 swallow but i have to eat can anyone suggest anything to help soothe it?
Name: sandara's friend
Country: korea
Comment:
hi! im sandara's friend in korea. when she had a vacation in korea she got a tonsilitis. she vomited so much. it was so yukky! she was put on the hospital and now she's ok! she just want to know that her freinds know about it!
Name: Katie
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Im 14 and have got tonsillitis! its so fukin hoprrible and hard 2 swallow, eat or drink! i have been the doctors and they gave me this shitty tasting dissolvable stuff and it really hasnt workd!! im goin on holiday in 3 days and i dnt think ill b betta! has any1 got any quick cures??
Name: mikey mouse
Country: usa
Comment:
hi.... tonsilitis is a word........................... thats all.........
Name: Asha
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi I am 36 years old and have had it all my life, and no one ever suggested that I have them out until a couple of years ago, but I am too scared, and also I don't get it so often as I am rarely stressed these days which was always the cause of tonsillitis in my case. This time it was the stress of my cat having Glaucoma and has to have his eye out on Friday! Scary! Anyway, i'm sitting here in my apartment in London trying to find out what I can do to get better using a more sort of homeopathic cure. Today my tonsils were bleeding. Eating lots of oranges usually makes me better quicker. I have stopped taking antibiotics since the doctor said that studies have shown that taking antibiotics makes you better only a day and a half quicker. Antibiotics also give you colitis - (happened to me once!) so be careful! Anyway, hope all of you get better soon, I know it is AWFUL!!! xxx
Name: mark
Country: australia
Comment:
i've had a sore throat for the last month. my voice has gone from lost, to almost better, to lost again. doc says it could be HIV. penicillian has had no effect. i haven't truley given my body more than a day of real rest (such is the life of a university student in the work force). i'm freaking out about the possibility of hiv infection. i am in a very low risk category, but the possibility is still there... any words of advice/consol would be appreciated. ps. please please please - never take your life for granted.
Name: Adam
Country: australia
Comment:
I am 29 years old and had my Tonsils out last November. Anz guess what.... I have tonsillitis again. Ap[parently the doctor missed some and they have flared up again. Oh well, scheduled to have them out (again) in a month. Take Care.
Name: Chris
Country: usa
Comment:
I have tonsillitis and i'm 17 this shit hurts like hell..its killing me, everyday I wake up it feels just as bad as it did yesterday I dont feel like I recovered at all...but i'm just going through the pain and drinking a lot of liquids...but I do recommend to pass the time..sleep on your side, and if you dont have a nasal problem like me breath thru your nose...good luck to whoever else has Tonsillitis this shit sucks balls
Name: Toby
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi, I am 16 years old and have currently got tonsillitis. I have only had it one or two times before now but it is sooo sore. This time it seems to be different though and i am really quite worried. It only seems to be the left side of my throat which is in severe pain. The left side of my upper neck (just behind my gland) is also swollen. I read somewhere that if it is only on the left side of your throat/neck that it could be linked to cancer? i am going to the doctor tomorrow but i was just wondering if there is any truth in this? If you think you have experienced the same problem or may be able to help me in ANY way atall i would really appreciate it if you would e-mail me and let me know... E-MAIL : Toby_Naish@hotmail.co.uk Thanks PS i really feel for some of the people on this site who sound like they have it worse than me, i can barely eat, if it was worse i dont no if i could cope!!
Name: littl3r3d
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hello all, forst of all i would like to send out my condolances for anyoe who has this horrid illness. ive sufferd from acute tonsilitis since i was a child. i only ever got it once a year and so the doctor would never let me have them removed. now im 26 and its re-occurs twice a year. i get the feeling this is going to just get worse. i cant eat, sleep or even swallow my own spit. i am sucking the life out of dequacane and merocane which seems to be helping,, but oly slightly. also munching down on co-codomol. ive had it now for 4 days realy bad. i cant even get to see a doc till monday :S,, god i hate this, feel like pulling em out myself
Name: cam
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi i have tonsilitis and went to the doctors after about 3 days.. and he told me to take penicillin, which i have been.. it feels a bit better now after 5 days, but it looks just as bad.. the pus things on my tonsils look like teeth it's disgusting and it's really scary looking at them.. i am just about back on food now.. any ideas why the pus isnt clearing up? email me damn_hotmail@hotmail.co.uk if you can help. please? and hope everyone gets better.
Name: minxy
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
this is my 1st time havin tonsillitis and it f***in hurts. i havent been the docs yet (im goin 2mora) but i know i have it. i cant eat, swallow, talk properly,sleep or breath very well. i keep waking up in the nite having problems breathing. it hurts so bad. :( it burns. tablets dont work very well. icepops are really good. it cools it down for a bit and it feels really soothing. i cant wait for it to go. it gets worse before it can get better. ive only had it for 2 days. ow ow ow ow :(
Name: Stephanie
Country: canada
Comment:
I have been sick for quite a few days now but only today im a going to the doctor after reading alot of this site i am sure it is tonsillitis i have not eaten in a week i cant it hurts to much to swallow and my tonsils are very swolen and covered in a white something i cant tell i spit alot of yellow puss and even drinking water is hard. I also have not had a very good sleep in about a week because of the fever. I am used to going out everyday with my friends but now am stuck at home.. i wonder what type of tonsillitis this is and if it can be passed because my boyfriend will be around me alot? thanks and everyones comments have already helped alot!
Name: Jessie
Country: canada
Comment:
Hey! I have had tonsilitis A few Times before, and i have an Awesome tea you can make that not only soothes your throat, but also Boosts your immune system! so it can increase healing by a few days! You Just Steep a Ginsing Tea Bag for 3-5 minutes, while it's steeping, cut a thin slice of lemon, and put it in the cup to steep as well. take Lemon out, when your teabag is ready to be taken out. Add some Honey (how every much you want) to sweeten. Trust me, it makes your throat feel a million times better, and it tastes soooo yummy. Good luck!!
Name: Amy
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I found out today that i have tonsilitis, it started about 7 days ago when i got a sore throat..it wasnt too bad then about 2 days after i got a cold so i thought that it was just a cold and would be gone within about 3-4 days as this is how they all were. my cold did go but i still had a very sore throat! the pain was killing me!! my throat had gone completely red and full of white lumps that were filled with puss! i went to the chemist yesterday and said that i just had a throat infection but i should go to the doctors to get some stornger anti biotics and so today i went to the doctors and he said i have tonsillitis so i got the anti biotics, penicilin i think and he said i should be better within a few days but have to keep taking the tablets anyway. :S
Name: stonefox
Country: usa
Comment:
I've had a swollen left tonsil for a while now. I hadn't thought much about it cause it didn't bother me. Just lately my neck has become sort of stiff and I have a small sore throat. I've been reading things and recently I heard something about if only one tonsil is swollen it could be cancer. I am only 18 years old, could I possibly have cancer? How would I know?
Name: Steph
Country: belgium
Comment:
hi. I think i have tonsillitis right now. I can't sleep at all at night, because I can't stop thinking about how much it hurts when I swallow. I'm going to see the doctor today, and I really hope it's not anything like mononucleosis (sp?). I want it to stop so bad :(
Name: tonsilltis
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi. Ive had been havin trouble with tonsilltis for about 5 years i am now 18. Wen i woz a child i wuldnt be able to get out of bed or eat or drink, but it o nly lasted for a week at a time. But as i reached my 17th birthday i contrated tonsilltis for the 1000th time. But it wuldnt go away so went to the doctors gave me antiboitics but it stil wouldnt go away. So its not august and i stil have tonsilltis. I have been on so many antibiotics but stil none work! But as i have a child i cant let this hold me back so i have to carry on with life even tho i go dizzy baad headheads chest pains n sore throats but thts wht tonsilltis is. Also last week i woz told i have a quince on my tonsil which needs removin soon as. But hopefully this year im goin to get my tonsils out meanin my party life wil b normal again. Every1 people think tonsilltis is not bad BUT ITS THE WORST NITEMARE IVE EVER HAD!!!!!!!
Name: tonsilltis
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi. Ive had been havin trouble with tonsilltis for about 5 years i am now 18. Wen i woz a child i wuldnt be able to get out of bed or eat or drink, but it o nly lasted for a week at a time. But as i reached my 17th birthday i contrated tonsilltis for the 1000th time. But it wuldnt go away so went to the doctors gave me antiboitics but it stil wouldnt go away. So its not august and i stil have tonsilltis. I have been on so many antibiotics but stil none work! But as i have a child i cant let this hold me back so i have to carry on with life even tho i go dizzy baad headheads chest pains n sore throats but thts wht tonsilltis is. Also last week i woz told i have a quince on my tonsil which needs removin soon as. But hopefully this year im goin to get my tonsils out meanin my party life wil b normal again. Every1 people think tonsilltis is not bad BUT ITS THE WORST NITEMARE IVE EVER HAD!!!!!!!
Name: Vlad
Country: australia
Comment:
Ugh... first time ive had this tonsilitis stuff and it really hurts! I just wanted to say thanks for all the people posting their remedys, i read through almost the whole page and found out a lot about what could help me (i have the bacterial version of it) good luck with everyone that has it, lmao its bloody painful aint it?
Name: baab
Country: ireland
Comment:
can you have seizure,tonsils a bit swollen but no temp?my 4 yr old had some kinda seizure and they said tonsils caused it..iim not so convinced
Name: Rachel
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
My 9 month old has tonsillitis at the moment. It caused his temperature to spike and caused febrile seizures which were terrifying. I think his throat is extremely sore but (of course) he can't tell me exactly how he feels. Reading other people's descriptions has been really helpful as it's given me some ideas of how he might be feeling.
Name: Becky
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I av had tonsillitius for a while now it is extremely painful if u ave it or think u go see a doctor immeadiately that way if it is bacterial you can get some antibiotictics if it is viral u ave to wait it out try sucking on ice pops having fruit juice i find that having a spoonful of honey can greatly relieve the pain also try whole milk and angels delight is good as well. I know that some people eat jelly as well
Name: Sam
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I've had tonsillitus loads of times- only a few times really bad, when the doctor kinda steps back in disbolief at the state of your throat! In answer to questions- * yep you can pass it on through kissing, but only if that person is suseptable *it can be a virus or bacterial, meaning some people have to sit it out and others get to take penicillin to make it go away *if you have it alot and the white ripped up stick on puss at the back of your mouth never seems to go away, make a diary over six months or so, show your doc, they'll decide wether to have em taken out. *you only get them taken out nowadays if they are really chronic/ effecting your life real bad. *it's much better to have them out when your young. *Ice cream really helps (easier to go down) *gargling aspirin helps with the swelling/ fever. *try and drink as much water as possible *get some good movies, put some ice on your neck (just for a lil bit when its bad 5 mins or so) and wait it out. *remember if it gets really bad like you can't breathe and can't swallow your tablets- you might need to take yerself to hospital- so they can put it in via drip- (that sucks when its that bad) ****** GET WELL SOON *******
Name: Tom
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi i have had tonsillitus for nearlly a year and i couldnt get rid of it! so after being to the doctors over 10 times, i asked him for a spray and the spray has helped take away the pain and has slowly got rid of the tonsillitus and i still get a sore throat now and then but i use the spray and instantley i can feel a difference and the pain has gone! i recommend that you ask your doctor for the spray it is called difflam or something... hope i can help someone..Tom,
Name: Su
Country: peru
Comment:
I am having tonsilitis at this moment, trying to recover, last october i stopped having a smooth throat and started having a horrible rough sore throat until now. I thought it was due to smoking so i quit. But it got worse, i couldnt swallow properly, i have been getting tonsilitis every two months since last October. I have been to my doctor and he told me my imune system is cero, and so far this is why i have been exposed to tonsilitis more often. luckily this time i have a viral tonsilits,its going away slowly with some paracetemol, i make sure i take my vitamins like Zinc it builds ur imune system, mulitivitamins, and im taking Kelp as i also have been loosig my hair due to stress. Its true having tonsilits just makes u want to be in bed all day,it makes u feel tired and all u want is the pain to go away, I tend to have my gargles twice a day with lots of salt. I drink tons of water and hot soups. I try not to go out in the cold, keep very warm all day. Even when u feel hot, and burning wear as much clothing as u can to keep ur body warm. My doctor adviced me to have my tonsils out because he said i shouldnt be getting this ill, when he saw my throat he said it looked pretty bad, told me that my heart was not the only organ in my body. I didnt know exactly what he meant!? do u? i guess tonsitlitis and taking so many antibiotics and having injections every time u get ill can affect ur kidneys and other organs. But is it life threatening? I dont know if to take them out. I have a lot of friends who have had them out and they say that i should not have them out! they say because they dont get tonsilits but they do get faringhitis, sinusitis, they loose their voice, and still get a slight sore throat,and find difficult to breath. So what good comes out of having ur tonsils out?..should we sufferes have the op or not?..is it better to loose a kidney than ur heart? i have had reumatic fever as well due to having tonsilits first, back in 1998..i have never really fully recovered from that.
Name: sar
Country: usa
Comment:
i think i have tonsillitis. i have had a sore throat for a few weeks straight, as well as a couple times already this year. about 2 months ago, i got a puss spot on the back of my throat, and it hurt a lot. a couple days later i lost my voice completely. now i'm back to having consistent sore throats, and i was wondering if it could be tonsillitis. please help!
Name: Lase
Country: usa
Comment:
I agree with Trish that some of the comments posted are offensive. People come to the site for infomation and not to read trash. I've known tonsolitis for more than 20 years and it is a painful foe and one that is difficult to manage. You have the option of having your tonsils removed but make sure that the surgeon does a good job and remove them completely. When I have what I all a 'tonsil attack' I make sure that I REST enough (you must rest), gurgle my mouth with warm salt water, take enough vitamin C, eat soft foods, and to deal with the fevers and chills - lie down in a dark comfortable place and be well covered, and put cold sponges or towels (put them in the freezer first) on your forehead. You MUST continually hydrate yourself by taking in plenty of fluids - water, juice, soup, whatever that you feel comfortable with. Stay with bland/plain food. If necessary take some pain alleviating medication. If you're not used to self-treatment or cannot bear the pain and malaise, GO SEE A DOCTOR. Whatever anyone else may say, a doctor will be able to tell you if it were a bacterial or viral infection that sparked it off and if necessary, in the case of a bacterial infection, to prescribe antibotics with other pain-relieving medication. Medication is important because it alleviates the pain and allows your body to rest and recuperate. You must be diligent and follow through with the prescription for the antibiotis. Obviously, the tonsils caught the attack first - meaning that your body's immunity was low to start with. Read TallScotsGuy's informative facts about tonsilitis. One more thing, air-conditioning and extreme heat and humidity increase my tonsilitis attacks so you might want to also assess your living conditions and lfestyle. Good luck and take care
Name: Mike
Country: usa
Comment:
I've had tonsillitis for about a week... im sick and tired of the high fever, vomiting, bad appetite, throat pain, nausea, stomach pain... etc... how long does it take to cure??? what can i do to realive the pain??? please help meeeee!!!!!!!
Name: Gia
Country: usa
Comment:
If you suspect you have tonsillitis you should always go to see your doctor! Tonsils being red and swollen, pain, and little white or gray "puss" patches on your tonsils are usually a sure indication. Tonsillitis can either be Viral or Bacterial, let your doctor make that call. If it is Bacterial they will give you antibiotics, either a form of pennicillan shot, or oral (pills) antibiotics. Having tonsillitis doesn't mean you will have to have an operation to remove them. If you continually get tonsillitis, lets say 3-5 times a year, then your doctor may suggest you have them removed. Honestly after having tonsillitis I would rather have them removed! I've had quite a few penicillan shots and I STILL have my tonsils. Viral infections usually go away on their own and antibiotics don't work, but please go see your doctor! Gargle with warm salt water it helps relieve the pain. Rest a lot and even though it is very painful to swallow try and drink as much water and fluids so you don't get sicker. My doctor said I could suck on frozen pops and drink milk and milkshakes since my throat was so sore to swallow any other hard foods, the coolness even helped the pain.
Name: tim
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi all ive just been diagnosed with what i imagine to be only a mild version of tonsilitis, However i take an ibrupfofen and two paracetamol every 3 hours along with my antibiotics so maybe thats why the symptoms seem mild.. my advice to anyone is take LOTS of anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibruprofen and also paracetamol to lower ur temperature, thanks all.
Name: bayina
Country: usa
Comment:
This is my second bout. It started with chills, muscular aches,and a sour throat. the other symptoms supsided after two days and my troat got progressively worse. over the course of a week my tonsiles took turs swelling and preesing on my ear causing further pain. It has been difficult to swallow and my jaw has tightened and i cannot eat because my teeth will oly open wide enough to allow a straw in. I am pretty miserable and have lost about 10 lbs. So far I've been dealing with this for 11 days. I am taking antibiotics but I started after 5 days into it because of late diagnosis.
Name: doodly
Country: usa
Comment:
oh yeah, some other stuff you should try: -gargle ALOT on warm salt water -drink tea (mixed with lemon and honey) take a Cepacol Sore Throat drop. it numbs your mouth, so itll hurt less to swallow
Name: doodly
Country: usa
Comment:
hey. im pretty sure i have Tonsillitis. im not sure wat it was, but the night before i felt the pain, i went out and drank, smoke and popped some ecstacy. im not sure if it was the drugs or alcohol, though. Ugh! my tonsils hurt, cant swallow, neck pain, and under my jaw (beneath my ears) hurts. Well, this is my 2nd day having it. this is wat ive been doing so far help: -spitting in a cup so you dont have to swallow -sucking on Cepacol Sore Throat (very useful!! numbs your mouth) -sleeping alot with alot of layers of blankets (my body is usually freezing) -when sleeping, have a fan blowing on my head (my head is usually hot) -taking pain relievers (tylenol, ibuprofin) ehh...thats about it.
Name: EE
Country: usa
Comment:
Hello i hope this can help me relieve the pain and the bad symptoms i have. i've been seen for 4 days and i just don't noe how to heal my tonsils.i've had fever too. please tell me how to get better. thanks
Name: Kevin
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hi.i am having a very hard time swallowing right now and i have pus on both tonsils. I am pretty sure it is tonsillitis. If it is tonsillitis can u give me some good tips on how to cure it because i was hoping that there was another way to cure it besides getting the tonsils removed. so can u please email me back at kcig504@aol.com becuase i really need your help. Thank You
Name: bex
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi. I have suffored with tonsilltis all my life! im 18 now and for 9months i have had Chronic tonslltis. Its a real pain in the bum! it effects my breathin makes me dizzy and also makes u wnna stay @ home alot as u feel so bad! So as u can imagion i can not wait to have them out to lead a normal life again.! The worse part about havin chronic tonsilltis is tht u just dnt wnna go out n see ur friends but any 1 else who has it i feel for u! its so hard to live with tonsils grr@ them
Name: Tonsilltis
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
Hi. I have suffored with tonsilltis all my life! im 18 now and for 9months i have had Chronic tonslltis. Its a real pain in the bum! it effects my breathin makes me dizzy and also makes u wnna stay @ home alot as u feel so bad! So as u can imagion i can not wait to have them out to lead a normal life again.! The worse part about havin chronic tonsilltis is tht u just dnt wnna go out n see ur friends but any 1 else who has it i feel for u! its so hard to live with tonsils grr@ them
Name: Angela
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
My baby was only 16 onths old when she caught tonsillitis and she became hospitalized. Her fever went as up as 40C and she had shivers and screaming with pain. She wouldn't swallow any medicine , antibiotic , paracetamol food or drink. Her condition got worsen day by day , she stopped even walking. She only got better when they gave her intra-venous antibiotics in the hospital but it was the worse days of our lifes. I could never image tonsillitis could do so much harm to a baby all I wanted was to be me instead of her.
Name: zoe
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
hey, iv had tonsillitus for 3 weeks now, iv got really hard/tickly coughs, and most things i eat and drink taste horrible and when i cough im almost coughing what iv drank back up but it tastes horrible. any ideas whats wrong and how long it will take to go away? and iv had tonsillitis about 3 times before, does this mean the tonsillitus is easier to catch now and i should get them removed? please help, zoe, 16, uk
Name: ready4surfin@hotmail.com
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I've got tonsillitis and have been put on the antibiotics course but I'm allergic to pennicillin so they've had to put me on something else called Erythromycin I was just wondering will this stuff take longer to get rid of it or not and is there any way of making the pain when swallowing go away even if temporarilly so that I can eat again because at the moment I'm even struggling to take the antibiotics. P.S. What are these tonsil stones by the way are they sore to tke off and does it do any long term damage taking them out as it seems pretty simple as some people have been removing them with their tongues. I'm 16 Please E-Mail me on ready4surfin@hotmail.com if you can answer any of my questions thank you.
Name: Vicky
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I have just found out 2 days ago that i have tonsillitis, if i kiss my boyfriend, will it be passed onto him? please help
Name: jada7vj3@hotmail.com
Country: usa
Comment:
I have a little hard lump on my neck i can only feel it on the outside of my neck. I also have a swollen lymph node next to that on the right side. On the inside of my mouth the right side of the back of my throat is swollen and i get these "things" they are like little white/grey, cull flower, looking stone things.... i can dig them out of both sides of the back of my throat. Are these symptoms of tonsilitis??????????????
Name: alyssa
Country: usa
Comment:
I just got Tonsillitis for the first time in my life. it hurts really bad. i wish my doc would just cut them out already but no he wants me to suffer for a while. if uve had this im so sorry if u havent dont try to!
Name: Jennifer
Country: usa
Comment:
I had chronic tonsilitis last month. It started out with a mild sore throat on the right side, and then i noticed white patches on my tonsils. I went to the doctor, and he suggested getting them taken out immediately, so I did and they were infected, the surgery really hurt bad, but it seems to be helping me, it also took care of my sore throat, I had no idea that it could be fatal if u dont take care of it, if you experience these symtoms you should see your doctor, or Ear Nose and Throat Specialist. I'm suprised they did the surgery on me since I am 20, and it was my first case of tonsilitis in my life, but it was chronic, and it made me very sick, hope this helps some people out.
Name: Ashley
Country: usa
Comment:
Hi my boyfriend is jsut getting over tonsillitis... i woke up with a sore throat last night and it has been hurting all day. It's not what you would call "severe", but it hurts... my tonsils are swollen yet, does this happen all at once with tonsillitis or will i feel worse tomorrow? i enjoyes reading everyone's opinion and questions on here.
Name: Ridhi
Country: india
Comment:
Would it be good if I undergo an operation to knock off the tonsills. Does it effect my growth or my voice. Any suggestions?
Name: kate
Country: australia
Comment:
ive had the worst throat pain in my whole life, i went to the doctor to confirm having this and it was true, im on pennicilin, and its not helping, i hope i havnet got the severe case..
Name: Josh
Country: usa
Comment:
I am not sure if I have tonsillitis or not. I get those little white particles that people like to refer to as Tonsil Stones, but I get them behind the nose just beyond the roof of the mouth. I try to find them and dig them out with my tongue whenever I can, but I think that I overexerted my tongue trying to remove them and now it is making my gland on the left side right under my jaw rock hard. The feeling has extended to different parts in the left side of my head like the temple and behind the neck, but most importantly down into my chest and feels like an air bubble kinda. It happened once before, but I went to turn around and moved my entire upper torso in a twisting like motion because I didnt want to turn my neck because I knew it would hurt, and when I turned, I felt something pop in my chest section where I had the air bubble feeling, and the air bubble feeling went away and everything went back to normal. But now I made the same mistake of reaching my tongue into the section beyond the roof of my mouth to remove the so called Tonsil Stones and the feeling in the chest came back a little bit. But now my tonsils are getting worse because I am getting the feeling like its weighing down the left side of my face. Kinda feels like novacane after it wears off a bit. It all sounds weird, but its the truth. I just hope I can treat it the same way that tonsillitis is treated. My tonsils arent really swelling up very much, they are just getting rock hard. And yes, it is painful.
Name: nosferatu333@sbcglobal.net
Country: usa
Comment:
i have had symptoms of tonsillitis for about a week now..it started in the left side of my throat and didnt seem to really affect me. i thought it would go away. now it moved to the right side of my throat and is covered by a kinda of a white salivy substance. it is hard to swallow. i have to spit sometimes. i have a hight fever and headaches and an earache. my nose started running and i cant really sniffle cuz it hurts so much. i dont think my parents are gonna take me to the doctor. they say the recommended cure is penicillin but that is not availible in walgreens or anything like that. but if your able to get a hold of some use it. but my question is.....how long does it take to go away with just rest? or does it? what other remedies does anyone recommend..PL Z EMAIL ME AND HELP IM ABOUT TO CRY KTHX!!! o and p.s. dont kiss anyone unlesss your bent on spreading it...but it really sucks so dont be a big dummy
Name: Pekker
Country: cyprus
Comment:
I got infected with tonsillitis 2 months ago and eventually it turned out to be streptococcus which made tonsils grow so big that blocked breathing and swallowing. I entered clinic and the doctor cut a hole in my mouth to get break the strep bubble and release the white thingy from the mouth. 1 week treatment with injected Lincomicin sorted me out. 2 weeks later, tonsillitis again, used some KETEK antibiotics , excellent perscription..now 3 weeks later tonsilitis again :(... augmentin this time, as soon as they are healed, im removing them via the latest lazer method
Name: Kate
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
I've had a problem with tonsillitus for years. I now have permanently enlarged tonsils which are heavily scarred with large holes (pit marks), some of these seem to have healed open. Could someone advise me whether this is normal or not? My e-mail is kathryneve1@hotmail.co.uk
Name: crickett
Country: usa
Comment:
I'm 24 and my son is 7 we both had are tonsils removed 5 days ago and it's awful it hurts like hell with an awful taste and earache.can someone tell me how long this last .I don't have strength to barely keep my eyes open.
Name: aditya
Country: india
Comment:
MY SON 4YRS HAVING ACUTE TONSILITIS DUE TO STRAPTO COCCI DOCTOR ADVICE TO REMOVE TONSILS PLZ ADVICE SOME OTHER TREATMENT
Name: vuego
Country: australia
Comment:
i have severe tonsillitis and have had it for a week now. the doctors recommended drinking iced water and gargling aspalgyn. tastes terrible but seems to help. also lemon and honey in boiling water helps too.
Name: Michelle
Country: usa
Comment:
my names michelle. im 15. im not exactly sure if i have tonsillitus or not. but i keep reading about it and it seems as if the flu, tonsillitus, mono, and strep throat.. all have the same symptoms? alls i can say is im sorry if anyone is going threw the same pain that i am becasue this sux soo bad! (sweating, fever, sore throat, tonsils almost TOUCHING, pussy white/yellowish bubbles on my tonsils, headache, dizzy, weak, cant eat, sleep, laugh, smile, yawn... but no coughing or sneezing or runny nose? once again. im sorry if ANYONE is goign threw the pain i am.
Name: ashley
Country: Other
Comment:
i was diagnosed with tonsilitis a month ago. They gave me a peniciilin shot and told me i would get better in a few days or weeks. HeRE it is month two and i still have the problems..breathing issus, bad breath ..i also seem to get pressur in my forehead, jaw and cheek bone and my body always seems to ach ..someone told me that i might also have a sinu infection ..could someone give me advice im 14 years old.
Name: not from USA
Country: italy
Comment:
this is for ally from india if u wanna get this then come to my house and ill show u
Name: Kat
Country: australia
Comment:
For the past few days i have had a sore throat, but 2 days ago when i was at school i felt really tired and i coudnt swallow cause it hurt too much. I went home told my parents and they both said that i had tonsillitis so the next day i went to the doctor to confirm it. he said it looks to be tonsillitis but it also could be a virus such as glandular fever. i hope it isnt glandular fever because one of my really good friends had it and she didnt come to school for weeks. i was just wondering how long does tonsillitis last for?
Name: Shasha
Country: aahamas
Comment:
Can tonsillitis be heriditory? Both of my sons had tonsillectomy by the time they were two years, and now my daughter is suffering from the same problems. I don't want to have the surgery.. what else can i do?
Name: madcao
Country: japan
Comment:
tonsillectomy (cut off) is only recommended in extreme cases of tonsillitis. it is advised for people under 25, cause as you get older, the hemorahgining the throat gets hader to heal.@Unless there are no other options (cancer or chronic) antibiotics should do it. Make sure though you have to take them as prescribed (usually up to 1 week) or else the virus or bacteria will get immuned to the antibiotics; and you will get recurrence tonsillitis that might need more drastic measures.
Name: TallScotsGuy
Country: united kingdom
Comment:
What is Tonsillitis?Tonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsilitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing. Sometimes, tonsillitis reoccurs, and may cause difficulty breathing. If this occurs, your doctor may recommend taking them out. This procedure of removing tonsils from the throat is called a tonsillectomy.What are Tonsils?The tonsils are fleshy clusters of tissue that lie in bands on both sides of the back of the throat, above and behind the tongue. The tonsils' major function is to catch incoming germs before the germs cause infections in the throat, mouth, or sinuses. Tonsils contain infection-fighting cells and antibodies that stop the spread of the germs further into the body.If the tonsils are taken out, the individual will not suffer from more infections than they did when they had their tonsils. There are other tissues in the body that will produce antibodies to fight infection.What are the symptoms? Each person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the major symptoms are: a very sore throat, fever, redder-than-normal tonsils, chills, a yellow or white coating on the tonsils, a funny-sounding voice, swollen glands in the neck, and bad breath.How is tonsillitis diagnosed?Tonsillitis can be diagnosed by performing a rapid strep test, also called a throat culture. To perform the throat culture, the doctor will use a long cotton swab to swipe off some of the stuff on the surface of the back of your throat. The doctor will then test the "stuff" on the cotton swab. This test will determine whether you have tonsillitis and whether it is caused by a bacteria or a virus. Is Tonsillitis Contagious?Yes. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected. How Is Tonsillitis Treated?Treatment for tonsillitis depends on whether it was caused by a virus or bacteria. If the tonsillitis was caused by strep bacteria (streptococci), the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If the tonsillitis was caused by a virus, your body will fight off the infection on its own. However, medication can be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms. How long does Tonsillitis Last?If tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, with antibiotic treatment, the illness is usually cured within 1 week. However, it may take several weeks for the tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal size. When tonsillitis is caused by viruses, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, people are almost completely recovered within 1 week.
Name: jenn
Country: canada
Comment:
very helpful articles
Name: ali
Country: palestinian
Comment:
very severe sorethroat,what can i do
Name: kati
Country: usa
Comment:
I wonder if you can get it from being around someone at school.
Name: james_vaidyan@yahoo.co.in
Country: india
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AYURVEDIC HERIDITORY REMEDY FOR CURE; RAPIDLY AND PERMANENTLY.In cases of repeated attacks of acute Tonsillitis where ENT Doctors have no satisfactory remedies other than prescribing antibiotics and in the end a tonsillectomy, here in my Vaidyasala (traditional treatment place) there is unique remedy for complete cure. Treatment will prolong for a period of less than 2 weeks only. These formulations are herbal based combinations. I have given treatment for hundreads of people and have made follow up. We have been practicing this from time immemorial. A very interesting point is that curative result is almost maximum among both children and adults. I wish if some body capable to expose it to the modern world will come forward to associate with. Also i am very happy to offer my support to those who are in need.It may be wise to mention here about other unique remedies that i am having: bone-marrow infection (osteomyelitis)which is facing amputation, stage 4 bed sore, severe eczema and brain infection are getting fully cured here in this tiny treatment cum my dwelling place! James Vaidyan, Paul Abrao Road, Kochi-682018, Kerala State, India. Phone + (0) 484 2393101, mobile- (0) 94470 93101
Name: glen
Country: australia
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I got the white in back of throatI wonder if it links me to catching flus easier or maybe gives me ear aches and is associated with infecting other parts of me body aw crap should got them outWonder what happens if you take them out?
Name: Dr. Balsac
Country: australia
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Tonsillitis is very fatel, over 2 of my patients in the last 30 years have died from it; if you have tonsillitis, I suggest you beg god to spare your life.
Name: Trish
Country: australia
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A couple of the messages on this page were offensive. But to set the record straight. Rarely is tonsillitis fatal, yes it does cause a dry cough, yes you should stop smoking and homeopathy will not bring about a complete cure. But tonsillitis can mask other serious diseases and should always be checked out by a doctor
Name: anand
Country: india
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My daughter is suffering from acute tonsillitis- enlarged of the size of about 1inch diameter.It ususally starts by sneezing followed by running nose and cough. The situation further worsens by hearing problems. Each time the size of the glands enlarges. Doctors advised to remove them at the earliest.Any homeopathic doctor can help me out in resolving my daughter's problem.
Name: adelaide
Country: australia
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my throat has been hurting for a while now.... and my dad told me that it is tonsillitis... and then he said i have to get them cut out... and im really scared coz some one told me that it hurts like hell... and he said that they just stick a knife down ur throat and cut them out... if anyone has had there tonsils taken out, plz tell me what its like and tell me if it hurts...
Name: gill
Country: other
Comment:
i heard u can get tonsilitis from giving 2 many blow jobs. is that true?
Name: orama
Country: australia
Comment:
YEAH..me too plz someone tell us
Name: ALLY
Country: india
Comment:
i want to get tonsillitis but i don't kno how SOMEONE PLZ TELL ME !!
Name: Michelle
Country: usa
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I had tonsilitis about a month ago. It didn't hurt or make my voice sound any different.It wasn't too much of an inconvienence. Now I have it again, but so much worse. It hurts to talk, breathe, swallow food or water. It even hurts to swallow my own spit. I get about 2 hours of sleep now because of the pain. Each tonsil is the size of a golfball. You can even tell by looking at my neck because they stick out. It doesn't show signs of getting better, even though I'm taking medicine for it. I started to get it 5 days ago. When is going to ever go away. Should I worry about it.
Name: jacky
Country: canada
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I have tonsillitis for two days now. It started on my right side and moved over to my left. The left is swollen and both have white junk on them. Once in a while I cough up hard white lumps. I havent had tonsillitis in ages. I am taking vitamin c two times a day, gargling with salt and baking soda water. It isnt as hard to swallow today. Going to try to be without antibiotics.
Name: Nolutshungu
Country: southafrica
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I have never had tonsillitis before
Name: Pranisha
Country: southafrica
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My 6 year had her tonsils removed and although she was in pain for 2 days after the op, she is eating normal now. It's just a matter of time to see whether it has helped in some way with regards to coughing, ear ache etc.
Name: lisamarie
Country: england
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my child has now had problems with her throat for 5/6 weeks now.i know its tonsilitus ,but they wont treat her as the gland isnt fully covered in white,contant pain ear ache and no sleep ,what a combination childs drained but one thing i have learned sit your child in a steamed room it seems to ease the pain ,im taking her back the doctors again tonight she carnt swallow at all now its time to sort it out once and for all
Name: ammy
Country: india
Comment:
Keep UR self fit to njoy life.
Name: barbielicious
Country: other
Comment:
well...i often get tonsillitis...during my pedia class, we were taught that tonsillectomy is only recommended if u happen to acquire it 3-4 times in 12 months...but still, consult ur pediatrician...also, i used augmentin and azithromycin as meds for tonsillitis...but since they're antibiotics, u gotta finish the whole course of the meds and not stop it when the inflam is gone...bacteria will build resistance against those antibacs if u do that...hope this helps...
Name: animejpg
Country: malaysia
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I have tonsilitis then. To prevent it, I use 1 tablespoon of rock salt in a cup of luke warm water and gargle it everytime I go to bed. The result was amazing. No throat infections upto now. And it gives me a clean and relax breathing no dry feeling on the throat. The reason why a tonsilitis occur again and again even thou you take antibiotic is that when the antibiotic didn't kill the bacteria in one go the bacteria will produce an antibody that will cause the antibiotic useless when taken again. If your tonsilitis is acute I suggest you have them operated. Hope this helps.
Name: Jennifer
Country: england
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I used to get tonsillitis once a year, now I dont get it too often unless there is a really bad cold going around. What I did was get my own homeotherapist to sort me out. She went through loads of little details befroe we found the exact cure for me. This cure works like a dream if I feel my tonsils are growing, a couple of days and Im clear. You have to go to a homeotherapist to get the remedy because its only from them you can get the stronger remedys. Also, if Iam too busy to get to my homeopath straight away and my tonsils havent reached infection yet I use elixer of Echinacea. It works wonders on keeping the infection away. The key is to find what suits you and catch it early, otherwise you'll be two weeks in bed....
Name: rad
Country: india
Comment:
i have just been diagnosed with follicular tonsillitis and am on antibitoics. shld i avoid smoking until this is cured or will it make little difference to do so?
Name: genie
Country: england
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I have tonsillitus at the moment and only two things help . One is make a drink up of boiling hot water,freshly squeezed orange and lemon and honey ,if it doesnt taste too nice add a tiny biy of sugar.drink while hot. The other is squeeze your own fruit juice and drink lots of it.
Name: Megan Parker
Country: southafrica
Comment:
My baby is one years old and has tonsillitis, she was in hospital for a few days, when is the soonest that we van remove it and can she take any medisine to help her to make it better.
Name: country is turkey ;P
Country: other
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i am a smoker and my docter told me i have tonsilitis, is this because of smoking and will smoking make my tonsilitis worse in anyway
Name: sita
Country: other
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i have a right sided swollen tonsil for the past week, i went to the pharmacy and i got amoxil and so far it is not working what do i do
Name: Kim
Country: england
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I have tonsilitis very regularly and was wondering whether i needed them taken out. I am 33 years old. Also i have had a real problem with a persistent cough for the last year. Could these 2 be connected?
Name: G.Yuan@soton.ac.uk
Country: england
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My 4-years old son had acute tonsillitis per month.I'm worrying about him.Now it comes again.Could you give me some advice?
Name: Ying
Country: england
Comment:
My 4-years old son had acute tonsillitis per month.I'm worrying about him.Now it comes again.Could you give me some advice?
Name: amir
Country: india
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i am more than 30 years of age i have develop tonsillitis frequently, is any homepathy mediciene which is 100% success rate for tonsillitis or any other remedy plz email to aamir77pk@hotmail.com
Name: citytouring01@aol.com
Country: usa
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I have one question, I am 23 years old and i have been getting tonsilitis 6 times a year, and everytime i go and get antibiotics, sometimes they work sometimes they dont recently i have went to the doctor and i got antibiotics (amoxil) it didnt help, my tonsils have been swollen and irratated for a month what do i do? try and get them removed? i need advice....
Name: Kepiarn
Country: singapore
Comment:
I had the worst bilateral tosillitis 13 year ago. Whenever I drink cold sweet stuff or ice cream during hot weather my tonsil stikes again.
Name: prasad
Country: india
Comment:
my son who is now 6 yrs old used tom suffer from tosilitis frequently (once in 3/4 months till he was 3years old.recently he had fever with swollen nodes in the neck which took 15 days to get cured.during the last 4 days of fever he had severe joint pain (artritis)tests for reumatic fever,throat culture,aso titre showed negative.only E.coli infection was detected in the urine.none other infection/disease was detected.please tell me the cause of the disease.my id is prasadram1@yahoo.co.in
Name: Anne
Country: england
Comment:
My son got tonsillitis whilst on holiday in Spain. The doctor over there prescribed antibiotics and pure apple juice. I wasn't too certain about the apple juice but it seemed to aid my son's recovery. Now everytime he gets tonsillitis I head straight for the shops to buy some apple juice. It really seems to work (as well as tasting really nice). Has any one else ever tried fruit jucies as an additional cure for tonsillitis??
Name: Tress
Country: usa
Comment:
Excellent article, very informative. Thank you
Name: Karen .
Country: other
Comment:
Can tonsilitus also cause a continuous dry cough?
Name: sabrina
Country: usa
Comment:
My sister and I Think we Hve tonsolitis our tonols have been swollen for two yrs it looks gros and and hard to swallow. we sont have health ins so we cant afford to get any thing done i wonfer if its fatal.
Name: Naveen
Country: india
Comment:
Is homeopathic medicines useful and complete for tonsillitis?
Name: Rajiv Sharma
Country: india
Comment:
My son who is 5yrs old suffers from repeated attacks of acute tonsillitis nearly once in every month.We have got numerous throat cultures done which are normally sterile.We have consulted ENT Doctors in this regard,but they have no satisfactory answer.I would like to know whether the removal of the tonsils,will lead to the spread of infections in the chest or lungs or will my sons immunity be compromised in any way? I am very desperate for curing my son's problem,please respond to my e-mail.add:-rsgrp@hotmail.com
Name: lanibenavidez@yahoo.com
Country: other
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My mother died of nasapharyngial cancer.My father had just gone through cobalt and chemotheraphy last year. My younger brother is currently under medication because of recurring tonsilitis. Is there any connection or inheritance as far as his , my brother, of getting the same dread disease as what my mother and father had
Name: Sanjeev
Country: india
Comment:
My daughter was tested for antistreptolysin o and then operation has been recommended. What is antistreptolysin o and I do not go in for surgery what happens
Name: Suhasini
Country: india
Comment:
My sister has tonsillitis. I just had one querry, is it neccessary to get it operated nad get the tonsillitis out?
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