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Epic tonsillitis

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Lizzy8 · 18/09/2018 23:35

Hello everyone, this is my first post, I feel very much like I’m just complaining, but I would be really grateful for some advice.
In the last 3 months (just under) I have had tonsilitis 6 times. I feel like my throat is being grated like lemon zest. Last time I spent the night in hospital with quinsy. I have an appointment next month to discuss a tonsillectomy, but I don’t meet the 7 times/year criteria and there can be an 18 week wait.
This minor illness seems to be taking over my life. When it flares I cannot talk or eat properly and I am sad and frustrated at all i have and likely will miss out on (socially and financially).
Has anyone experienced anything similar? Or have any advice to offer? What are people’s thoughts on going private?

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craftqueen · 18/09/2018 23:43

Sorry didn't want to read and run.

So sorry you're feeling so poorly. I also suffer from tonsillitis and don't meet the criteria. I have been using numbing sprays and gargling loads with salt and water and this seems to help for a while. Also lots of ice cream.

Hope you feel better soon

Fussedmum · 18/09/2018 23:48

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autumn18 · 18/09/2018 23:58

I would push for blood tests to rule out any underlying issues. Used to suffer from recurrent tonsillitis in the lead up to a big diagnosis and I was told it was due to the body struggling / crying out for help. Once the diagnosis was dealt with, there have been no repeat infections!

HeyThoughIWalk · 19/09/2018 00:00

It's a horrible illness - I'd definitely contact a private hospital and find out what they can do, how quickly, and the cost.

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Lizzy8 · 19/09/2018 18:27

Sorry to hear you’ve got the same problem, and thanks for the tips!

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Lizzy8 · 19/09/2018 18:29

Yes, I might do that, sorry to hear you had a big diagnosis and hope that all is okay now.

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Lizzy8 · 19/09/2018 18:31

Thank you for your reply, I contacted a private hospital today so here’s hoping.

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DinahMorris · 19/09/2018 18:35

I don't get it often, but every time it's getting worse. Last time was surgery to remove an abscess that had formed (complication of quincy) and 3 nights in hospital. On my follow up I was told that if I had a second bout of quincy they'd take my tonsils out. If I had the money I'd definitely have mine out privately!

BeeMyBaby · 19/09/2018 18:38

Not much to add but if you can afford to go privately then I would think that's a good decision. My DS had tonsillitis a few times between 1-2yrs and they waited so long with the various waiting lists that he almost died. I don't think you're about to die but it is likely that you will be faffed about for a while before anything is done on the NHS.

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