W/ Lupus: have tonsils removed now??!
Question: W/ Lupus: have tonsils removed now!?!?
I've had problems with my tonsils my whole life!. But for some reason, no pediatrician ever removed them!. Then the problems stopped for a while and during that time I was diagnosed with Lupus when I was about 14!. Now, I'm 21 and starting to have problems with my tonsils again!. I desperately want to have them removed, but since Lupus is an immune problem and the tonsils are part of the immune system, I am afraid my Lupus will start to get bad after the tonsilectomy!. I am having a hard enough time getting new Doctors I'm seeing to monitor my Lupus for changes!. I don't want to make it worse!.
Has anyone with lupus had their tonsils removed as an adult and after their lupus diagnosis!? If so, how did it effect you!? Please let me know!. I want to make the right choice in this matter!. And I don't want my lupus condition to get worse!. Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Has anyone with lupus had their tonsils removed as an adult and after their lupus diagnosis!? If so, how did it effect you!? Please let me know!. I want to make the right choice in this matter!. And I don't want my lupus condition to get worse!. Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Your tonsils cease to be a big part of your immune system by the age of 7-8 years of age!. That is why they start to atrophy between 7-12 years of age!. They are there to help "protect" you when you are younger!. By 21 years of age they are merely a nuisance if they are large!. Having them removed will not effect your immune system!. Just to be sure though, the indications for surgery are, peritonsillar abscess, 4 infections in 6 months or 6 infections in 12 months, Obstructive symptoms such as drooling or sleep apnea!. Get referred to an ENT doctor and they will tell you whether you need them out!. Good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Never had but what Ive read seems to have no effect with lupus but to be sure ask your doctor who will be removing tonsils to be certainWww@Answer-Health@Com