Tonsillitis keeps coming back

I had a friend who went through this - u are referring to paletine tonsils. 

Pus definitely means infection.   My friend went to hospital eventually they put the antibiotics through IV.  And they can use stronger antibiotics. But they seem hesitant about that these days also. 

Keep going back to your GP. See another surgeon if you have to for 2nd opinion perhaps? 

But the reason why they are hesitant should be asked. 

I think it's cos your immune system is housed at this first contact via your nose/mouth.  The fighting immune system is in the tonsils. 

Taking tonsils out when I was young was something everyone did.  But we are the people who they think have weak immune systems.and use all tge antibiotics   ( I have but I am rare). My husband is never Sick.  In fact he had a sore throat once for 3 days and couldn't cope.  Nothing wrong with his immune system.  

But i think 5 times is a lot and if u repeat what u have said above about about not being able to remember the last time you felt well.  Ask your GP what the guidelines are for this in your country. Or CDC   And ask WHY they are hesitant about tonsil removal. Have a Google and see if u agree or not. 

Some ENT surgeons. U can email in advance about tonsillectomy.  

I think I will email my ENT about my lingual tonsils. 

another thing- are u still fighting the same infection 5 times?  

Cos u may get well and never get tonsillitis again. But if u had reoccurring bouts of illness 

it may be seen differently. 

I feel for u.  It's very painful.  6 months of feeling unwell is horrid 

the ENT said to me. Boost your immune system. But never said how.  And nobody seems to have the answer. 

What makes me cross is how inconvenient and expensive specialist appointments are in Australia. 

Time consuming.  Take care of yourself.  Rest. Fluids. Vit c. Rest. Rest. And see your GP good luck 

An update: The day before my tonsillectomy i ended up in hospital after blacking out. I had tonsillitis again & was given antibiotics through IV. Tonsillectomy has been postponed for two weeks as riskier to operate on inflamed tonsils.  doctors now keeping me on antibiotics until then!