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Title: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Markie on 26 May 2008, 19:07:51

IS there a Doctor in the House  ;D ;D

SWMBO in agony and just been diagnosed as having the above ( i`m not spelling it again)

Never mind her - any ideas how i can best ensure i avoid it  ;D

I simply CANT be off work at the moment to much happening  :-/

So any old wives tails, educated DIY doctors or experiences of those that have had it would be good.

Oh and i`ll be moving into the spare room for a start till its gone  ::)
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: HolyCount on 26 May 2008, 19:14:36
Not a lot you can do really, apart from usual hygiene practices --- oh, and the snogging will have to stop!

Don't share drinkies ( backwash is disgusting, to say the least), lots of hand washing.

Best of luck --- look after the missus, and keep her fluids up.
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 May 2008, 19:15:46
Fluid, rest, painkillers...

Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Markie on 26 May 2008, 19:16:38
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Not a lot you can do really, apart from usual hygiene practices --- oh, and the snogging will have to stop!

Don't share drinkies ( backwash is disgusting, to say the least), lots of hand washing.

Best of luck --- look after the missus, and keep her fluids up.


Thats Disgusting - Im married and British we will be having no more smutty talk  ;D

Just wondering if overdosing on Vit C actually helps at all....
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 26 May 2008, 19:17:28
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Not a lot you can do really, apart from usual hygiene practices --- oh, and the snogging will have to stop!

Don't share drinkies ( backwash is disgusting, to say the least), lots of hand washing.

Best of luck --- look after the missus, and keep her fluids up.


Thats Disgusting - Im married and British we will be having no more smutty talk  ;D

Just wondering if overdosing on Vit C actually helps at all....

You can't OD on VitC - the Body will take what it wants, and just get rid of the rest...
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Growler on 26 May 2008, 19:21:38
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Not a lot you can do really, apart from usual hygiene practices --- oh, and the snogging will have to stop!

Don't share drinkies ( backwash is disgusting, to say the least), lots of hand washing.

Best of luck --- look after the missus, and keep her fluids up.


Thats Disgusting - Im married and British we will be having no more smutty talk  ;D

Just wondering if overdosing on Vit C actually helps at all....
You may also already have the bug in your system incubating, your missus must of have it before the symptoms became visible. I hope she feels better soon and of course you don't get it at all.  :)
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Debs. on 26 May 2008, 19:21:40
I prescribe several nights on the 'couch', combined with a no-coughing in your presence rule.
`May help prevent you getting it but will seriously lower her opinion of you. ;D
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Gaffers on 26 May 2008, 19:32:57
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You can't OD on VitC - the Body will take what it wants, and just get rid of the rest...

Not entirely true but it doesnt hurt to eat more fresh fruit than normal, stay away from the pill Vit C, does your organs no good.

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Don't share drinkies ( backwash is disgusting, to say the least), lots of hand washing.

Best of luck --- look after the missus, and keep her fluids up.

The best advice really apart from the little contact thing.  If you can get some sanigel that will help if you apply AFTER handwashing (the leftover stuff is great for lighting BBQs too  ;D)

Get well soon mate or rather the missus :y
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Nickbat on 26 May 2008, 20:12:56
I may be wrong but, to the best of my knowledge, the virus that causes tonsillitis is airborne. No doubt any quacks out there will correct me if I'm wrong.

Best advice: Sleep in the spare room!  :y
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Markie on 26 May 2008, 21:12:40
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I may be wrong but, to the best of my knowledge, the virus that causes tonsillitis is airborne. No doubt any quacks out there will correct me if I'm wrong.

Best advice: Sleep in the spare room!  :y


Hell yeah- already sorted.....im stood here sucking a vitamin c pill, then i have two paracetamol to take, followed by some straight vodka and a litre of water....

Oooops SWMBO is hollering from the bedroom - best go see what she wants ( on with the asbestos mask and Police Forensic boiler suit.....)

...or should i just phone her  :-/
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Gaffers on 26 May 2008, 21:17:47
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I may be wrong but, to the best of my knowledge, the virus that causes tonsillitis is airborne. No doubt any quacks out there will correct me if I'm wrong.

Best advice: Sleep in the spare room!  :y


Hell yeah- already sorted.....im stood here sucking a vitamin c pill, then i have two paracetamol to take, followed by some straight vodka and a litre of water....

Oooops SWMBO is hollering from the bedroom - best go see what she wants ( on with the asbestos mask and Police Forensic boiler suit.....)

...or should i just phone her  :-/

PMSL  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: mars on 26 May 2008, 21:22:10
Prevention is better than cure. Even if you feel fine, kip in the spare room and have a large hot toddy before bed, (large whisky, hot water, 1 spoon of sugar). Works for no end of ailments and if it doesn't, you will still have a great nights sleep!
 ;)
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 May 2008, 21:25:32
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IS there a Doctor in the House  ;D ;D

SWMBO in agony and just been diagnosed as having the above ( i`m not spelling it again)

Never mind her - any ideas how i can best ensure i avoid it  ;D

I simply CANT be off work at the moment to much happening  :-/

So any old wives tails, educated DIY doctors or experiences of those that have had it would be good.

Oh and i`ll be moving into the spare room for a start till its gone  ::)
Shotgun cartridge, or is that too harsh?

;D


Seriously, I hope she recovers soon - I remember having it years ago, bit painful, and couldn't eat solids  :'(
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: LJay on 26 May 2008, 21:33:49
May i suggest applying cream to the back of her throat! ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Gaffers on 26 May 2008, 21:37:01
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May i suggest applying cream to the back of her throat! ::) ::) ::)

Ok, so were you waiting for the watershed to pass to make that comment?  Sounds like something my soldiers would say! lol
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Debs. on 26 May 2008, 21:38:43
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May i suggest applying cream to the back of her throat! ::) ::) ::)
........and perhaps (for added 'spousal' brownie points) in the form of a fresh cream sherry-trifle? :y
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: LJay on 26 May 2008, 21:39:12
thought i would get it in before any of you blokes did!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: HolyCount on 26 May 2008, 21:46:33
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May i suggest applying cream to the back of her throat! ::) ::) ::)

Of the ice variety naturally  ::)
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Jimbob on 26 May 2008, 21:53:54
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thought i would get it in before any of you blokes did!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D

fnar fnar
Title: Re: Tonsillitis - How to Avoid it ?
Post by: Markie on 26 May 2008, 21:56:30
( in his best Kenneth Williams voice)

Oh you are awfullllll