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2 Y.O. Having Tonsils out...Mom Is Freaking a Bit
Asked by J.B. from Amarillo
on August 27, 2009
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So I just found out that my 2 year old is stongly recommended to have his tonsils taken out. The ENT stated that it completely up to us, but with the fact that his to...
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- Hi J., While I don't have experience with the tonsil issue, my four year old son Bryce did have to go through multiple surgeries last year due to a sudden and life ...
- My son had his tonsils out at the age of 2 as well and he did great. Here is what I recommend to put your mind at ease. Have it done at a pediatric hospital, either Ch...
- I went thru this with my 7 year old niece recently. She got very scared before hand but did fine. Do it young or you'll have more emotions to deal with.
My Dtr Had Her Tonsils Out on Tues and Still Won't Eat
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on August 21, 2009
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Should I be concerned? My dtr(5yo) had her tonsils out on Tues and still is not eating. I have to force her to at least eat a couple bites of something. My son was ...
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- When my daughter had her tonsils out she didn't eat for a week. We tried everything...I was very concerned but the ENT said she was fine and she would eat when she was...
- Hi L., I had my tonsils out at age 30, and I am now 46, only 16 years ago but I can still remember what it felt like afterwards. The one thing that helped me was Juic...
- She might still be in a bit of pain or just afraid it will hurt. I would just let her eat what she wants for a few more days. You might check with her surgeon. Poor...
ADHD/ Tonsils
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on April 10, 2008
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I was wondering if there are any parents out there that have an ADHD child and had their tonsils removed. If so did you notice any change in their behavior? I have b...
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- You need to have a sleep study done. My son has ADHD but was checked for sleep apnea as part of the diagnosis of the ADHD. My doctor wouldn't even give meds for ADHD...
- Hi K.---I just heard about a study that confirmed your supposition, sleep apnea can contribute to hyperactivity. I heard it on an NPR program, I think Talk of the Nat...
- Dear Kelli, my son had his tonsils removed after being diagnosed with sleep apnea and having enlarged tonsils. It did help him quite a bit. However, his best friend ...
Suggestions for 2 1/2 Yr Old Having Surgery with Bad Seperation Anxiety.
Asked by A.L. from Minneapolis
on August 4, 2009
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My spirited 2 1/2 yr old is having her tonsils taken out in a few weeks and I am a bit worried. She has a bad case of seperation anxiety and am afraid this is only go...
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- My son had his tonsils and adnoids out last year. I was able to stay with him till he went under. I just held him on my lap while the put the mask on and it went real ...
- If she stays in the hospital you can stay with her.
- Definitely have someone (you or Dad) there when she goes under and comes out. Also, she is old enough to benefit from the kids' orientation service offered by most hos...
Need Advice or Experiences on My Sons Enlarged Tonsils.
Asked by M.S. from Detroit
on August 17, 2008
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My son who is 7 years old has chronic enlarged tonsils. They are so large I wonder how he can swallow sometimes. He never complains about them, has never had a sore...
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- I had this experience with both of my sons. The oldest ones were so large that when he got sick his tonsils would fall back into his throat and block his airway. His...
- I would try to find out if he has allergies or if something in the home is irritating him. Is he on a good vitamin? Do you use a lot of chemical cleaning products in...
- My husband and I both still have our tonsils (40/48); and, his are huge. Now he has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and they are in the way. However, because he is a...
Referrals to Pediatricians in Pittsburgh?
Asked by K.A. from Pittsburgh
on August 2, 2009
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I'm looking for a pediatrician in the Pittsburgh area for my school aged children. Will you please let me know of any pediatricians that you would recommend and why y...
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- Hi K., I take my girls to Children's Community Pediatrics in Monroeville. We have been going to this practice since we moved here in 2000 and I have been pleased wit...
- I HIGHLY recommend my children's doctors--Dr. Wolf and Dr. Wolyn at Pediatric Alliance Southwest division (Squirrel Hill and another office near Century III mall). Bo...
- I take my infant to East Side Pediatrics in East Liberty. There is one pediatrician (Dr. Hildebrandt) and a PA. They are wonderful and really laid back. I always fe...
Seeking Info from Mom Thats Kids Have Tubes in Ears
Asked by P.R. from Grand Rapids
on July 31, 2009
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My daughter got her tonsils and adnoids out when she was 3 because of the size(large) she always had ear inferctions until they got taken out. Now 3 years later she ha...
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- My daughter had tubes twice...once when she was two and then again after they fell out a few months ago with her adenoids removed and she is nearly five. The procedur...
- Hi there. My oldest is 4 and just has her tonsils and adnoids removed AND tubes placed in her ears in May. She also had hearing loss due to backed up fluid. For the fi...
- Hi P., My son got tubes when he was 2 yrs old. It's such an easy procedure. Took about 5-10 minutes at Beaumont. Not painful at all. Nothing changes a bit. My son p...
Advice on Tonsilectomy
Asked by M. from Boston
on August 29, 2006
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My daughter will be 4 on New Year's Eve and her allergy doctor just told me that her tonsils are huge and I should take her for a consult to have them removed. She ha...
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- Hi M., My name is L.. I have a son who had huge tonsils. He was 6 when he had tham out. It has made a world of differance in our life. Before the tonsilectomy he was s...
- Hi M., I just read your request. And sheesh your daughter sounds exactly like my son did before his tonsillectomy. My son would snore and breathe through his nose , s...
- I have had my tonsils out for the same thing, only I waited until I was 28 to have it done, and it is far more painful I have heard than when you are under 10. Also my...
Daughter Needs Surgery
Asked by S.G. from Madison
on February 13, 2007
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So Natalee, little over 2 years old, is getting her adenoids and tonsils out March 26th, its an over night stay because of how young she is. Now I am wondering if you ...
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- Hi S., My son had his adenoids and tubes put into his ears at 2 years. I didn't do the tonsils though. It was a same day procedure, a little different from having to...
- A lot depends on what hospital it will be at. We have spent A LOT of time at Children's in Milwaukee. One parent will be able to spend the night. She will come out ...
- Hi S., My daughter, who is four had her tonsils and adenoids (T&A) out when she was three and spent the night in the hospital (Methodist). My son, who is now almost...
Puss Pockets in My Throat.
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on October 23, 2008
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I've had an extremely sore throat for a few days now. I decided to go to the CVS clinic this morning to get swabbed for Strep. That was negative. She just told me I ha...
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- Sip the warm fluids, especially chicken bullion because it will help with the salt water treatments and even though it's hard to swallow, you need fluid and rest and a...
- I know this sounds really awful, but it does work for sore throats-try gargling with warm water and apple cider vinegar. I make it with about 2 tablespoons to about 3 ...
- You might try warm tea, also have you been running fevers? Sometimes it may take strep a while to come up.... How long have you had the puss pockets? M. Rich M...
