Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Hello group. My name is Judi, I live in NH, and have two children, Oliver, age 5 who has down syndrome, and Benjamin, age 2 whom we adopted from haiti. I have never used any kind of natural healing before, and this is all new to me. The reason I am investigating it is because my son Oliver is scheduled to have his (very large) tonsils out on June 23rd, and I have JUST recently been told that there may be another way to deal with this, besides surgery. He does not have trouble with sore throats (that we know of) but the large tonsils interfere with his sleep and also cause him to choke very easily when he is eating. That is why the decision was made to have them removed. Is there something else we could do to reduce the size of his tonsils, without having them surgically removed? I am truly dreading the experience of surgery, just feeling so awful for him for all the pain he will be in. But everyone keeps telling me it will be worth it, because he will be much more comfortable, and get better quality of sleep, and be able to eat more safely, after they are out. I want these things for him, but I dread the pain and trauma of the surgery. Can anyone share with me an alternative? I would be deeply grateful. Thank you. Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 I don't know if this would even apply to your son or not. When one of ours was 4 she had that problem.She gagged very easily.Like yours, there was no history of illness. I took her to an Ear and throat dr.He told me that if I really wanted him to he would operate. However, starting at around age 5 and definately by 7 the tonsils start to strink. He said unless the gagging and choking is life threatening he advices to wait it out. We did. She is 8 and guess what.Her tonsils are very small.Over the next two years from age 4 the gagging became less and less and then one day we thought about the fact that she just didn't do it anymore! Anyway, that is my story! Elaine a question Hello group. My name is Judi, I live in NH, and have two children, Oliver, age 5 who has down syndrome, and Benjamin, age 2 whom we adopted from haiti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Dear Judi, You are a very responsible mother to check out alternatives as you are. Well Done Hon! Yes there are alternatives. Yes the Tonsils have a purpose just like our leg and heart etc. Swollen means the body is saying, "something wrong here in the throat". Removing them simply takes the warning out of the body but does not handle WHY they swelled up in the first place. Get Doc's tape. Postpone the surgery until you have conclusive data that that IS the best way. Why do some people need their tonsils out? Do the medical doctors truly understand what the tonsils jobs are? Why is it then OK to remove them. If some other part of the body can handle what the tonsils handle can it overload that other part of the body causing other problems in the future? Ask the doctor if he wants his bits and pieces taken off and see how he reacts. LOL. We should not remove parts of our bodies. Just get them healed is all. Awesome mothering love. Keep up the good work and know that your boy is lucky to have a mother who is aware of things that don't add up. Love, Zeb Hello group. My name is Judi, I live in NH, and have two children, Oliver, age 5 who has down syndrome, and Benjamin, age 2 whom we adopted from haiti. I have never used any kind of natural healing before, and this is all new to me. The reason I am investigating it is because my son Oliver is scheduled to have his (very large) tonsils out on June 23rd, and I have JUST recently been told that there may be another way to deal with this, besides surgery. He does not have trouble with sore throats (that we know of) but the large tonsils interfere with his sleep and also cause him to choke very easily when he is eating. That is why the decision was made to have them removed. Is there something else we could do to reduce the size of his tonsils, without having them surgically removed? I am truly dreading the experience of surgery, just feeling so awful for him for all the pain he will be in. But everyone keeps telling me it will be worth it, because he will be much more comfortable, and get better quality of sleep, and be able to eat more safely, after they are out. I want these things for him, but I dread the pain and trauma of the surgery. Can anyone share with me an alternative? I would be deeply grateful. Thank you.Judi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 Get doc's tape. Then talk to doc for free. Change your diet. It is a lot of work, but well worth it. Elizabeth Elliott, Birth Doula and Birthing From Within Childbirth Mentor Investigate before you vaccinate!! - Judi herbal remedies Monday, June 14, 2004 4:33 PM Herbal Remedies - newbie with a question Hello group. My name is Judi, I live in NH, and have two children, Oliver, age 5 who has down syndrome, and Benjamin, age 2 whom we adopted from haiti. I have never used any kind of natural healing before, and this is all new to me. The reason I am investigating it is because my son Oliver is scheduled to have his (very large) tonsils out on June 23rd, and I have JUST recently been told that there may be another way to deal with this, besides surgery. He does not have trouble with sore throats (that we know of) but the large tonsils interfere with his sleep and also cause him to choke very easily when he is eating. That is why the decision was made to have them removed. Is there something else we could do to reduce the size of his tonsils, without having them surgically removed? I am truly dreading the experience of surgery, just feeling so awful for him for all the pain he will be in. But everyone keeps telling me it will be worth it, because he will be much more comfortable, and get better quality of sleep, and be able to eat more safely, after they are out. I want these things for him, but I dread the pain and trauma of the surgery. Can anyone share with me an alternative? I would be deeply grateful. Thank you.JudiFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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