Update as of September 15, 2014! Read the post here!
This is going to be a GROSS post... Just FYI! But you see, I NEED despreately HELP!!!
I don't even know where to begin, really. I guess it'll start way back when, when I was a young child, about 5 I believe when I got my first Strep Throat infection. Ever since this, I kid you not, it's at least a once a year occurance with me. Sometimes, more. Why were my tonsils never taken out?? I dunno. The older I get, and the more I encounter these darn things, the more I really wish they would have been taken out! Back to the story...
I do not recall the date or time or even how old I was when I first got the "feeling as though something was stuck in my throat". I could diagnosis myself with strep throat I'd had it so many times and while it was the same annoying feeling it was different in many ways too. So out I pull my handy dandy flash light to inspect my tonsils. No puss pockets. That's good. Means no strep throat! So I flex my tonsils so get a better look. Oh wait. I see something light colored! What could it be??? After getting a Q-Tip and poke around a bit, it comes free. But wow! What a stench!!!! Instantly, I feel relief! What does any normal person do? I dunno becuase I continued to poke and prod around my tonsils to see if there are anymore.
So, needless to say. These have been plaqueing me for many years. I believe I was driving age when I noticed my first one. I recall my mom saying something about these "tonsil stones" as well but that's about it. So today, as I sit with a hurting throat (right side to be exact) and my right ear hurting (which after further investigation is connected with these horrid tonsil stones as well!) I came across several websites full of info and stories but really no cure other than to have your tonsils removed...
What I did find though is that your chances of getting these buggers increases drastically if you are a frequent succomber to strep throat OR if you are allergic to Wheat OR Gluten... It was amazing how much coorelation these three had with one another! Perhaps I should research and be tested for a Wheat or Gluten allergy...
So, anyone out in blogger world with a diagnosed Wheat or Gluten Allergy that once suffered from this "stink balls" now free of them due to a proper allergy free diet???? I'm DESPERATE!!!!
So, for now. Here are some websites (and one with a photo if you are curious!) for your liking... You can always google for more info and photos too!!!
http://www.tonsilstones.com/
http://www.tonsilstones.net/pictures-of-tonsil-stones-a2.html
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tonsil-stones-tonsilloliths-treatment-and-prevention
http://www.drgreene.com/21_568.html
http://tonsilstones.org/
If you made it all the way thru, I hope I didn't gross you out too bad... :-)
This is going to be a GROSS post... Just FYI! But you see, I NEED despreately HELP!!!
I don't even know where to begin, really. I guess it'll start way back when, when I was a young child, about 5 I believe when I got my first Strep Throat infection. Ever since this, I kid you not, it's at least a once a year occurance with me. Sometimes, more. Why were my tonsils never taken out?? I dunno. The older I get, and the more I encounter these darn things, the more I really wish they would have been taken out! Back to the story...
I do not recall the date or time or even how old I was when I first got the "feeling as though something was stuck in my throat". I could diagnosis myself with strep throat I'd had it so many times and while it was the same annoying feeling it was different in many ways too. So out I pull my handy dandy flash light to inspect my tonsils. No puss pockets. That's good. Means no strep throat! So I flex my tonsils so get a better look. Oh wait. I see something light colored! What could it be??? After getting a Q-Tip and poke around a bit, it comes free. But wow! What a stench!!!! Instantly, I feel relief! What does any normal person do? I dunno becuase I continued to poke and prod around my tonsils to see if there are anymore.
So, needless to say. These have been plaqueing me for many years. I believe I was driving age when I noticed my first one. I recall my mom saying something about these "tonsil stones" as well but that's about it. So today, as I sit with a hurting throat (right side to be exact) and my right ear hurting (which after further investigation is connected with these horrid tonsil stones as well!) I came across several websites full of info and stories but really no cure other than to have your tonsils removed...
What I did find though is that your chances of getting these buggers increases drastically if you are a frequent succomber to strep throat OR if you are allergic to Wheat OR Gluten... It was amazing how much coorelation these three had with one another! Perhaps I should research and be tested for a Wheat or Gluten allergy...
So, anyone out in blogger world with a diagnosed Wheat or Gluten Allergy that once suffered from this "stink balls" now free of them due to a proper allergy free diet???? I'm DESPERATE!!!!
So, for now. Here are some websites (and one with a photo if you are curious!) for your liking... You can always google for more info and photos too!!!
http://www.tonsilstones.com/
http://www.tonsilstones.net/pictures-of-tonsil-stones-a2.html
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tonsil-stones-tonsilloliths-treatment-and-prevention
http://www.drgreene.com/21_568.html
http://tonsilstones.org/
If you made it all the way thru, I hope I didn't gross you out too bad... :-)
Comments
I don't know much about tonsils (sorry!), but I do know about infertility and food allergies (separately). My husband and I adopted our son, Little J, in 2007 after trying for two years to get pregnant. Little J is allergic to soy, peanuts, eggs, wheat and dairy. I started a website www.spewdfree.com to help others who suffer from food allergies. I hope this helps.
Heather
Counting it all joy,
Angela
http://angelasheartwork.blogspot.com
http://angelasheartwork.etsy.com
The site is http://www.tonsil-help.com
Thanks for your consideration =]
Take Care - Josh
Our site has reviews of popular remedies for tonsil stones so I think it would really benefit people. (http://www.tonsil-help.com I think I'm signed in under a differet name than last time)
PS: I'm havin a little girl in 2 months!!! =] =] =]
Seeya - Josh
I used to get these too (only I had no idea why or that there were others getting them too) but mine stopped when I improved my diet. First I went organic which had a dramatic effect, and then I went vegan and haven't had one since.
Seriously, take a look at the amounts of pesticides, hormones, and other chemicals that are involved in the production of modern, corporate food and it's amazing that tonsil stones are such a small symptom of the contamination.
And if people think changing the diet is drastic, why don't they think cutting away body parts isn't drastic?
The recovery from the surgery took about 6 weeks and at worst felt like the worst sore throat you've ever had (multiplied by 100). It is well worth it and I would highly recommend it if your ENT physician is on the same page. It seemed as though I would pick up every germ out there and get sick every other month! Now I am healthy, happy and rarely get sick.
Nowadays I get them somewhat less, and can usually dislodge them with my tongue (a talent I must have perfected as a youngster). Yeah, they can be annoying, and yeah, they have a very distinctive odor, especially when smushed. But unless they're really calcified and scratchy they're a minor nuisance.
Like you, I only learned as an adult that others have them too. But since I almost never get sore throats, I'll skip the tonsillectomy.
I asked my pediatrician about it when I was 17 or so and she wasn't familiar with the problem of having to empty them out and told me not to poke at them, saying that glands are reactive and would swell after such things. There went the search for medical help...
But yay! now I know that there is a real name and explanation for this thing and a solution! YAY!!!
I had tonsil stones for 20 years and my life was a wreck, so I can definitely sympathize with those who are still suffering.
The good news is that you don't have to let tonsil stones control your life, there ARE things you can do.
I tried different treatments and remedies, but nothing helped me like this did:
http://www.journalofnaturalhealth.com/tonsil_stones
Now the pain and embarrassment have disappeared and I can be close to people without feeling conscious of my bad breath. My stress is radically reduced and I can now lead a normal life.
Life seems so exciting and full of potential now!