[Daniel-X]

oh why are we all waiting so long we're suffocating

[Crimson Dynamo]

Similar to decapitation but a bit sorer

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Similar to decapitation but a bit sorer

Does it actually really hurt?

[LukeB]

Well I was 2 years old so I don't know but the doctors told me I was happy and running around(whilst others was crying) so i guess it's not that bad

[Kyle]

I knew someone in my school who had his tonsils out, Dave we called him. One day he just fell Ill and the teacher told us he had to go and get his tonsils out at the hospital.....we never saw him again

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by LuciaX

Does it actually really hurt?

They do the operation with a knife and fork so yes it bloody does

[Kizzy]

Don't bother... Lots of people get tonsillitis once a year, just ride it out hope you feel better soon

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Don't bother... Lots of people get tonsillitis once a year, just ride it out hope you feel better soon

I've had it three times this year though My doctor told me usually it's only if you've had tonsillitis at least five times a year but because my records bad he said I met NHS criteria I really don't know it's stressing me out too much

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

They do the operation with a knife and fork so yes it bloody does

At least be serious because I'm actually worried here

[Jamesy]

I get tonsillitis multiple times a year and I'm holding off having them removed to be honest. My family have had a history of having tonsillitis multiple times a year in their younger years (16-25 years old) and then it fading away into their 30s. I'm hoping the same thing is happening to me, as I never had tonsillitis up to the age of 18.

I wouldn't get them removed unless it's very severe with each case.

Have you tried taking co-codamol to ease the pain? That works wonders for me (although it has made me feel high sometimes).

[Kizzy]

The same happened to me too, I got it loads in my 20s then it tailed off, warm drinks and strepsils should keep them eased whilst your antibiotics kick in. It's up to you if you would rather have them out do it, your throat might be sore for a week or two but you'll be used to that I guess?

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Jamesy

I get tonsillitis multiple times a year and I'm holding off having them removed to be honest. My family have had a history of having tonsillitis multiple times a year in their younger years (16-25 years old) and then it fading away into their 30s. I'm hoping the same thing is happening to me, as I never had tonsillitis up to the age of 18.

I wouldn't get them removed unless it's very severe with each case.

Have you tried taking co-codamol to ease the pain? That works wonders for me (although it has made me feel high sometimes).

Originally Posted by Kizzy

The same happened to me too, I got it loads in my 20s then it tailed off, warm drinks and strepsils should keep them eased whilst your antibiotics kick in. It's up to you if you would rather have them out do it, your throat might be sore for a week or two but you'll be used to that I guess?

Thanks both of you for your help I'll keep considering it in the mean time I'll do what you said I've got a bag stuffed full of covonia, strepsils and paracetamol I'll take some cocodamol later before I eat my tea which is a bowl of soup (the only thing I can just about swallow) I'll make warm drinks as well

[AnnieK]

The older you are the more painful the operation is I believe but i suppose it depends how poorly you are when you have tonsillitis. It may be worth riding it out and seeing if it eases the older you get or taking the plunge and enduring the discomfort for a couple of weeks.

[anne666]

For an adult, absolute bloody agony for around two weeks afterwards. I've had 5 kids and believe me I'd rather give birth even with stitches.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by LuciaX

I've had it three times this year though My doctor told me usually it's only if you've had tonsillitis at least five times a year but because my records bad he said I met NHS criteria I really don't know it's stressing me out too much

Between the ages of 13-16 I got tonsilitus at LEAST once every 2 months. Usually more. Doc said I couldnt get mine out Im jealous. Go for it, its nothing (or so my friends say, I unfortunately still have mine...)and its also a good excuse to eat loadsa icecream