I think I have a tonsil stone??? *pics*

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Had my tonsils out at 4yo and never had a problem then for a few months I've had this white patch on one side... now it feels like it's catching on my tongue, is it a tonsil stone do you think??

Managed to get some!!! Smells revolting 😬😷

And it's loads of teeny tiny ones together!!!!!

Bad pic but another big one!

Aaaaaaah

You'll get them all the time now.

2 more huge ones!!! Think that might be all of it now? Hope so because all I can taste is the smell they give off 😷😷😷

2 more hiding...

Eww there's a huge hole where they were now!!! Do you think my tonsils growing back? Is that even possible!!?

Nice!
How did you get it out?

The arm of a pair of sunglasses.... it was the only thing I had to hand that was long enough to reach once it had started I could do it with my finger though

Oh I get them and they are grim. Listerine helps

Do I just use it like normal or do I have to gargle it or anything?

Gargle it. My youngest DD gets them and I can tell when she has one by the smell.

Ooh. Lovely. I've only had a tonsil stone a couple of times, but have thoroughly savoured (the squishing and sniffing...)

I used to get tonsil stones all the time as a youngster. I didn't have access to the internet back then (in the 90s ) so never knew what they were until recent years!

Since having my tonsils out (11 years ago) I have not had one since!

I used to love squeezing them!

catlady I had mine out I shouldn't be able to get them surely? I've heard of tonsils growing back though it might be a weird urban ledgend... I have a really bad gag reflex though it's really hard to gargle 😫😫

Apparently, when the tonsils are removed, it is possible for a little bit to be left, so you can get tonsillitis.
I actually had quinsy last year, it was bloody awful! I'd never heard of it until then. It felt similar to tonsillitis, but worse!
I hope you don't have either! Tonsil stones can exist without tonsillitis though! I think it's just bacteria! Just gargle with mouthwash or salt water and they will hopefully go!

Excellent pics

Gargle vigorously with salt water for as long as you can at least twice a day. It really helps keep them at bay.

I got 3 out today. Much larger than that. I could feel/smell them for days. I hate them. So annoying and make my breath reek when I have one that needs to come out

I used to get them disgusting stinky buggers (best way to remove is a wire brush used for flossing between teeth) and much worse tonsillitis all the time. Was due to be referred for surgery.
Since I gave up dairy I've not had a single one and my asthma has disappeared also.
Not preaching, but worth sharing as it's been life changing for me.

It's so great when you manage to hook them out,you feel so much better afterwards.

Torthecat - I have quinsy right now, it's bloody miserable

Haribeau - I hope you're getting treatment for it!

My dd2 gets these all the time.
Along with tonsillitis.

They are not pleasant.

whatslove

My dd has asthma as well.

I will discuss what you have said with her and see what she thinks.

(She is 12).

I don't feel any better though, i couldn't feel it apart from when it was rubbing on my tongue boak I just feel quite queasy at the memory of it tbh. I'm a hard core sporner but tonsil stones are just too much for me