Adult Tonsillectomy

[2binak]

The reason I'm mentioning all this is, while I assume you've already discussed your reasons for thinking you need them out with your doctor (you said you haven't seen the ENT yet?), my son's ENT decided to have him try acid reducers for a few months first -- while the tonsils are large, he said that frequently acid reflux can cause symptoms that mimic tonsil issues -- the acid inflames and irritates the throat and tonsils, and removing that irritant can really help. He's been on the acid reducers for about a month now, and it has helped -- he doesn't feel perfect, but is about 50% better. If you're not having strep or tonsillitis, this might be an option to check out first!

I have an appt with my ENT later this month, but I did see him a few months ago and at that time, we discussed my history of recurring problems over the last year to year & 1/2. I had a raging sore throat & sinus cold during that visit and he diagnosed me with tonsilitis and said we'd have to look at the possibility of having them removed down the road.

I have heard about people with reflux having recurring sore throats. Mine always occur 2-3 days before I come down with a cold or sinus infection so I think we can rule out acid reflux. It is good for you to mention it to people though since I don't many people are aware of the problem.

 

[Mermaid02]

I was 18. It wasn't bad at all and I'm so glad I did it. In the 25 years since I have only had strep twice.