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Originally Posted by Oglegen  I've had small tonsil stones on and off for years, but recently I had a bout of tonsillitis and my tonsils have become huge (again). They don't hurt any more, but they naturally have a lot of crevices and crypts where tonsil stones can hide. Anyway, I have a big one (or several) looming, I can feel it so strongly, it feels like an actual stone in my throat and no matter how hard I try, I cannot remove it. I've tried a Q tip, I've tried a waterpik, I've tried pressing my throat and moving my jaw around, mouthwash, I've tried sneezing endlessly.. it/they are just not coming out. It's driving me mad because I hate the thought of them sitting in there gathering bacteria while I'm going about my day. I just want them out. How do I do it?!!! |
I sympathise with you! I have been getting tonsil stones for years - mostly small. But recently I have had a massive one just tucked away in a crevice which became huge. It drove it crazy! I tried everything to dislodge it, but there was no way I could use my fingers as it was in a place where I couldn't reach. Also my gag reflex is strong so made it nearly impossible. I finally coughed it out but by then it was massive and had lasted 3 months. Unfortunately I now have another growing in exactly the same place and expect the same problems.
I tried to dislodge one by gargling and coughing really hard for an hour and I think it put such a strain on my eyes/face that I now have a subsequently problem posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), which I'm sure I caused myself.
I'm using nose sprays for nasal drip as I heard this can cause them, and I'm gargling frequently. I know I can have my tonsils removed, but I just can't face it at the moment, but may have to if these carry on.
Strangely not one medical person I have spoken to has heard of these or has any information on them.
Did you manage to dislodge your stone?
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