Tonscillis

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Right, just a small question, who here has had their tonscillis out as a non-emergency case in the last few years and where did they get it done and how long were they waiting? (public and private)

I've been getting tonscillitis every 6 weeks for the last 6 months and i'm being refered to an ENT clinic, but i'm wondering what the wait it, I'm getting sick of it tbh.

experiences anyone?

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Nevyn

i had mine out when i was 7 back when they took them out insteadof amking you suffer every year and have far too many anit bios.

My sister had them out last year she went privatly for the waiting list was damned silly. she was 21 when she had them done and it was sore but has not had any trouble after having them out.

I'll get the details for you , as long as you ok with general anistect it is not that bad and lots and lots of icream for you

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the only thing is... i don't particularly like icecream

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Turner

I didnt think they took them out anymore. I thought that they had figured out what their purpose was.
I also get streptococci throat (every 6 or 8 months) but have never been referred to a specialist. Just the usual dose of penicillan does me grand.

Moriarty

I had them out a little over 10 years ago. I had to get them out as i was getting tonscillitus every 4-5 weeks for a few months. I cant advise you about waiting times etc, i was only 9 at the time so my parents took care of it all and i went in privately.

You usually go in the morning of the day before theyre going to take them out and they fast you, no food within 24 hours of the operation, no drinks within 12. If this is your first time having a general anasthetic, ask around in your family to see if anyones had a bad reaction to it. If anyone has, make sure to tell the anasthsiest/surgeon. Even if no one has, make sure they know that itll be your first time under.

Youll wake up with a pretty painful throat wanting a drink, but you cant drink for a few hours after you wake up to make sure the stitches dont tear. After that its a diet of grapes, ice-cream, bananas etc for the next few days.

I was discharged two or three days after the operation. Good luck and youll feel a lot better once theyre out

smiles

Originally posted by Chief---
I didnt think they took them out anymore. I thought that they had figured out what their purpose was.
I also get streptococci throat (every 6 or 8 months) but have never been referred to a specialist. Just the usual dose of penicillan does me grand.

Well if you get it more than 4 times a year they tend to take them out.

I'm taking antibiotics for it, and i have to or else it wont go, and getting antibiotics every 6 weeks for a week isn't good for you at all.

Going to the doctor in... 3 hours? Sore sore sore sore sore.

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GuanYin

You can't really make any sort of determination on your questions with out a specific examination.

Your GP is the only one who can really help you along.
Older patients tend to be dealt with quickly tho.

Stark

I didnt think they took them out anymore. I thought that they had figured out what their purpose was.

Tonsils are really lymph nodes. Yes, they sort of filter the blood of
bacteria etc. All of your blood supply passes through one lymph node or
another. Unfortunately some of them get chronically infected. Yes, they are
there for a reason and they play a necessary role. But when all else fails,
they can be removed and you should be OK. Think of all of the kids in the
50's and 60's who got their tonsils removed just because everyone did! Most
are no worse for the wear. However, removal now is a last resort.

It used to be that tonsils were removed routinely if there were any problems. We have since learned that the tonsils are an important part of the immune system. They function as guard outposts, identifying and trapping germs before they get into the lungs or intestines. More importantly, they function as a training school for white blood cells, where they learn to recognize invaders. As kids grow, the tonsils shrink as they become less and less important--their job is winding down. (Parents also protect and teach kids when young--our role lessens when they grow, but it is still wonderful to have parents.)

Today, there are a few reasons to take out the tonsils. One is obstructive sleep apnea, where the tonsils get in the way of breathing at night. The other is an unusual number of tonsil infections. For most children, the tipping point (where the benefits of taking the tonsils out is greater than the cost) comes with seven episodes of strep throat or tonsillitis in one year or six in each of two consecutive years, or five in each of three years. There are other reasons--such as allergies to antibiotics--that might also influence the decision.

Mercury_Tilt

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commuterised

Originally posted by Mercury_Tilt


If you do get it done be careful for a week or so after. I actually ended up back in hospital. I was driving, luckily enough, back in for a check up when I coughed while driving. I reopened what ever wound was in there and splattered the windscreen with blood. I managed to piss off more nurses when I got to the hospital by having a mouthful of blood and trying to indicate I needed some thing to spit in.. they couldn’t understand what I was trying to explain to them So I had to spit it all over the floor and politely say.. “ I was looking for something to spit in….”

hahahah brilliant, love that!

the Guru

I've been getting tonscillitis every 6 weeks for the last 6 months and i'm being refered to an ENT clinic, but i'm wondering what the wait it, I'm getting sick of it tbh.

Ha Ha 6 weeks i have been waiting 6 years to get my toncils out I have Been giving a date in Kilkenny so count yourself Lucky

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6 YEARS?

christ on a bike.

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thedrowner

i had them out when i was 3
i do know of a few people who have had them out recently, but i think they only take them out if its a recurring problem with u

The Sweeper

Okay, this isn't the most helpful thing to say to a poor student I know, but if it's that bad: go private. Because taking your tonsills out requires a hospital bed if you go health service they take decades to refer you. As soon as you say 'aaaaaaa' at a private doc you'll be in to get them whipped out.

I know going private will be expensive, but hey how much is seeing your doc every six weeks and buying a scrip for anti-bs costing you? At least try costing it.

smiles

I have / am in the process of looking at going private, unforunately it is very expensive and even medical insurance wont cover the costs of the specialists, something like €100 a go, let alone how much the op. will cost.

I was told today that since I'm an 'urgent' case that I will probably be seen at the local ENT clinic within a few weeks, if not then I'll just go ahead and get it done privately. (ouch)

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smiles

Whoot!

Got my letter from the hospital today to say I've to in at the end of August to get them out, whoot!

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