Tonsillitis (turns out it's GLANDULAR FEVER)

[TomC]

I've been battling this disease for the past few days :( I first got ill over 3 weeks ago, went to the doctor, and got antibiotics. It started cleaning up but the sore throat came back just before my course was done and over the last few days it's developed into full blown tonsillitis: pussy tonsils, extremely sore throats, exhausted, swollen glands. And it's gotten worse every day over the last week ; it's like every day my body's saying 'lol you think yesterday was bad? Try this'

Went to the doctors this morning and got more antibiotics and they also took a blood test for glandular fever. I just feel like I've been ill forever and it's so depressing.

Anyone got any tonsillitis stories? Did you have antibiotics? How long was recovery?

[Jason.]

Awful thing.

Hope you get better soon :love:

[TomC]

Awful thing.

Hope you get better soon :love:

Thank you Jason :)

[waterhog]

I've been battling this disease for the past few days :( I first got ill over 3 weeks ago, went to the doctor, and got antibiotics. It started cleaning up but the sore throat came back just before my course was done and over the last few days it's developed into full blown tonsillitis: pussy tonsils, extremely sore throats, exhausted, swollen glands. And it's gotten worse every day over the last week ; it's like every day my body's saying 'lol you think yesterday was bad? Try this'

Went to the doctors this morning and got more antibiotics and they also took a blood test for glandular fever. I just feel like I've been ill forever and it's so depressing.

Anyone got any tonsillitis stories? Did you have antibiotics? How long was recovery?


not had tom - but keep a eye on it and if it don't improve - don't be frightened to go back as it may well be something else. ( that's not to scare you. )

[user104658]

I got it on and off loads as a kid, once lasted so long that the pain became normal and one day I thought my throat felt "strange" - then realised that it was because the pain was gone, and it felt really unusual :joker:. The doctor said if it kept happening they were to come out. Guess they listened because it stopped :shrug:.

I got it again a couple of years ago though (aged 27) and was pretty miserable with it - I was ill for a good 2 weeks and it lingered on one side for (literally) months. Antibiotics didn't shift it. Cleared up eventually on its own. Haven't had it again since, touch wood.

[Ammi]

I've been battling this disease for the past few days :( I first got ill over 3 weeks ago, went to the doctor, and got antibiotics. It started cleaning up but the sore throat came back just before my course was done and over the last few days it's developed into full blown tonsillitis: pussy tonsils, extremely sore throats, exhausted, swollen glands. And it's gotten worse every day over the last week ; it's like every day my body's saying 'lol you think yesterday was bad? Try this'

Went to the doctors this morning and got more antibiotics and they also took a blood test for glandular fever. I just feel like I've been ill forever and it's so depressing.

Anyone got any tonsillitis stories? Did you have antibiotics? How long was recovery?



.....awwww I feel for you..so many viruses and stuff going around atm as well, tonsillitis is pretty grim anyway in children but can be awful for adults...be well soon Tom..:hug:...

[Ammi]

..lots of Ben and Jerry's is what you need Tom...

[jennyjuniper]

I've been battling this disease for the past few days :( I first got ill over 3 weeks ago, went to the doctor, and got antibiotics. It started cleaning up but the sore throat came back just before my course was done and over the last few days it's developed into full blown tonsillitis: pussy tonsils, extremely sore throats, exhausted, swollen glands. And it's gotten worse every day over the last week ; it's like every day my body's saying 'lol you think yesterday was bad? Try this'

Went to the doctors this morning and got more antibiotics and they also took a blood test for glandular fever. I just feel like I've been ill forever and it's so depressing.

Anyone got any tonsillitis stories? Did you have antibiotics? How long was recovery?

I had mine taken out when I was about 5. I still remember how it felt when I woke up after the operation though, like trying to swallow broken glass. Most children of my generation had them removed in childhood though.
Poor you, hope you feel better soon.

[Jamie89]

I've never had it but I've heard it's really bad, hope you're feeling better soon!

[Niamh.]

I had mine taken out when I was about 5. I still remember how it felt when I woke up after the operation though, like trying to swallow broken glass. Most children of my generation had them removed in childhood though.
Poor you, hope you feel better soon.

They're very slow to remove kids tonsils now for some reason (here anyway) you need to have had tonsillitis a certain amount of times before they'll do it, no idea why really, tonsils are useless enough, aren't they?

[jennyjuniper]

They're very slow to remove kids tonsils now for some reason (here anyway) you need to have had tonsillitis a certain amount of times before they'll do it, no idea why really, tonsils are useless enough, aren't they?

Yes I believe they are useless Niamh, which was probably why in the 1950's at the first sign of tonsillitis they whipped them out. I have no idea why they let people suffer bout after bout of it now.:shrug:

[TomC]

I feel no worse but no better today having been on antibiotics for 24 hrs.

Hopefully this is them just taking effect.

I finished lectures today and I feel like my body needs a proper rest/chance to fight this off now!

[user104658]

Yes I believe they are useless Niamh, which was probably why in the 1950's at the first sign of tonsillitis they whipped them out. I have no idea why they let people suffer bout after bout of it now.:shrug:

They're not actually useless, they're part of the lymphatic system and linked to immunity / infection prevention (ironically) though they aren't AS important in the modern world, as with good sanitation we're exposed to a lot less anyway. But removal can make you more prone to chest and (non tonsil related) throat infections.

[TomC]

UPDATE: oh god i've got glandular fever. no wonder i feel so ****. and i can't drink for 6 weeks :( this festive period is gonna be fun

[Cal.]

UPDATE: oh god i've got glandular fever. no wonder i feel so ****. and i can't drink for 6 weeks :( this festive period is gonna be fun

Bye :(

Ugh wish you well.

[Niamh.]

UPDATE: oh god i've got glandular fever. no wonder i feel so ****. and i can't drink for 6 weeks :( this festive period is gonna be fun

aww You'll just have to take it easy for a while, you'll be ok

[TomC]

Bye :(

Ugh wish you well.

thanks Cal :love:

[arista]

"I just feel like I've been ill forever and it's so depressing."


TomC
I wondered what holiday you was on?
I am sorry to hear this
That is alot of Pain
Ensure you take all the meds on time
set a alarm , in case you Crash


Keep You Chin Up
Dude