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TomC 23-11-2016 08:34 PM

Tonsillitis (turns out it's GLANDULAR FEVER)
 
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. 23-11-2016 08:37 PM

Awful thing.

Hope you get better soon :love:

TomC 23-11-2016 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason. (Post 9071452)
Awful thing.

Hope you get better soon :love:

Thank you Jason :)

waterhog 23-11-2016 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TomC (Post 9071448)
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 23-11-2016 11:12 PM

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 24-11-2016 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TomC (Post 9071448)
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 24-11-2016 05:53 AM

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

jennyjuniper 24-11-2016 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TomC (Post 9071448)
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 24-11-2016 10:19 AM

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

Niamh. 24-11-2016 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jennyjuniper (Post 9071832)
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 24-11-2016 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9071923)
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 24-11-2016 04:35 PM

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 24-11-2016 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyjuniper (Post 9072174)
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 25-11-2016 11:45 AM

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. 25-11-2016 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TomC (Post 9072811)
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. 25-11-2016 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TomC (Post 9072811)
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 25-11-2016 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cal. (Post 9072813)
Bye :(

Ugh wish you well.

thanks Cal :love:

arista 25-11-2016 12:00 PM

"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


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