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Tonsilitis

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Rolphy95
Rolphy95

Firstly this is my first post so if it's in the wrong place I apologise.

I have repeated tonsilitis, usually atleast 6 times per year for the last 6-7 years. Lately they are getting worse and I have now suffered from this a second time in the space of 3 weeks. I have tried antibiotics which sometimes have made the pain go away, briefly, and sometimes don't work at all.

I was previously fired from my job for having too much time off, due to my tonsilitis.

I have just started a new job 5 weeks ago and have already had 2 weeks off, and today I have had to have more time off. I have been warned at work about taking time off repeatedly.

I have now been to two GP's and neither will refer me to have them taken out or looked at.

I have been given an inhaler because sometimes I have trouble breathing at night when my tonsils are swollen, yet DR still won't refer me. I have lost my job, and now potentially a second job because of this. I cannot attend work because the pain is so bad that I cannot eat.

Generally, everytime I have tonsilitis problems I also get severe ear ache, and a bad head cold.

I wont name names, but i had an appointment at the GP today and when I told her I may get sacked again she literally said, "owell".

I am due to go on a training course that I've waited for months for now, that i can't attend because it's half way across the country and I can't go while I'm this Ill.

I don't know where to turn to, but this is ruining my life and I feel like nobody is listening to me.

Any advice?

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  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 Rolphy95

    Posted

    Well, first dont take antibiotics..not sure if it was prescribed by the Doc ? 

    Try natural way with hot water and salt gargles... and see if it works. And try taking probiotic drinks. 

    • Rolphy95
      Rolphy95 rocky31676

      Posted

      Yeah Dr has prescribed antibiotics several times, which clearly don't work. I tried explaining this today but I don't think Dr was interested in my input lol.

      I will try gargling salt water, any recommendations for probiotic drinks?

      Thanks

    • rocky31676
      rocky31676 Rolphy95

      Posted

      Antibiotics will not work cause it maybe viral infection. 

      For probiotic drinks any you can find suitable to your taste.

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