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My favorite tool for those buggers. The small end is the best. As soon as I have that feeling and taste in my mouth I use this to pull up that flap and do a little twist and they come right out without much problems.

Titania Germany Stainless Steel Double End Blackhead Remover - Professional Pimple Popper - Easy Blackheads Extractor for Daily Beauty Routine https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041M52EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ac-RCbH7K6MAX

LOL oof, yeah you’re gonna want to get one that has a more controllable pressure. I use an older version of this one , which has an adjustable knob from 1-10. I use it on either one or two and it does just the trick. It never feels too harsh when working back there. Only for extended periods of time does it get slightly annoying, but that goes for qtips as well in my experience. It also works very well as a flossing alternative. It’s also a bit pricey tho. Hope this helps!

If you have an eye dropper around- I use one to squirt water (mixed with just a touch of mouthwash, if mint is your jam) into the crevices to loosen and move up stubborn stones. That does the trick most of time. Sometimes coughing or forcing some yawns helps too.

I picked up one of these on amazon, and it’s pretty handy sometimes too,

If you’re used to quips, just be careful poking around though, tonsils can be fairly delicate.

Good luck!

Set timers at night to wake up and drink water every hour (more so the first week). Make sure you keep up with taking your meds on time. Humidifier was super helpful, also I recommending buying this ice pack - I used this constantly and it helped out a lot.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DF7PT96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_prnQCbTQBY024

Thanks!

Oops! I knew I forgot something! I got my irrigator around 7 months ago and it doesn't look like the seller has it anymore, so I'm looking for an alternative.

So far I've found this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XVB6QK/

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Edit:

Found an identical one here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXTN9PJ/

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I'll keep the links updated on my blog post (https://tonsiltamer.com/resources/the-2-best-tonsil-stone-removal-tools/) as best as I can.

This is a great kit, the tool is lighted and gentle and it comes with several different tips. There is also an irrigation tool. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018YU4BV6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483598035&sr=8-2&keywords=lighted+tonsil+stone+remover&dpPl=1&dpID=51MmQn2ykUL&ref=plSrch

I know some have had success with this.

I got this kit of amazon and that was in it.


Airgoesin Lighted Tonsil Stone Removing Tool, 3 Tips, Box + 1 Stainless Steel Tonsillolith Pick + 1 Irrigation Syringe Gift https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNYI4JO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RcD-Bb9MK02G5.

Tonsillolith Tonsil Stone Remover Tool with LED Light + Extra Adaptors (Varies) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVICCM8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_keHdvb0J5M0PT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVICCM8/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_keHdvb0J5M0PT

Hopefully this link works.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M14P43J/ref=mp_s_a_1_12_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495203282&sr=8-12&keywords=tonsil+stone+syringe

Changed my life dude.
Mix some sea salt in warm water, flush then gargle the rest. Really helped me put

Airgoesin 2pcs Tonsil Stone Removal Pick Tonsillolith Premium Tool Stainless Steel Oral Cleaner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FA01M74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bRtJDb76N23F1

In the US, this seems to be it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Betadine-Concentrated-Throat-Gargle-Value/dp/B01M1C9WFQ

I'm in Belgium and using this one: https://www.newpharma.be/apotheek/meda-pharma/519775/iso-betadine-1-mondwater-fles-200ml-nieuwe-formule.html

This little syringe has gotten all of them out for me. https://www.amazon.com/AirgoesinTM-Upgraded-Remover-Tonsillolith-Irrigator/dp/B018VMED2E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522334533&sr=8-1&keywords=Lighted+Medical+Pick

They do trigger the gag reflex but it's worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Care-Dental-Irrigating-Syringe/dp/B000FQ5N1A

Lighted Dental Pick and Scaler with Mirror pack of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W2WE66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XpbLDb7FVQZEW

I got this one that came with 2 but you can get a kit that comes with 1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C6TXL30/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JiRDDbPYV6W99

Here’s the link:

Airgoesin™ Upgraded Tonsil Stone... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018VMED2E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

200 PCS Long Wooden Cotton Swabs, Cleaning Sterile Sticks With Wood Handle for Medical Oil Makeup Gun Applicators, Eye Ears Eyeshadow Brush and Remover Tool, Cutips Buds for Baby And Home Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q66T8ZK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2N5-Ab2B6XCS5

Dentist only messes with your teeth. Not your throat. I would say your PCP would be the most likely... I've never heard of it being done before but honestly if my doctor asked me to I'd grab a 50cc syringe I use for ear irrigations and shoot some water at them until I saw stones coming out, and then had you spit. To me that sounds kinda crazy and weird so I highly doubt a doctor would do this... but I could be wrong.

Like I said, I really do recommend a water pick. Or get a syringe of sorts. I know you mentioned having an issue with coordination, but it's a hell of a lot easier to maneuver around with these than it would with just your finger or a Q-tip.

As of Friday I'm 3 weeks out now and yes, the first 2 weeks were a nightmare. I feel for you! Have a family member call the hospital again, or your ENT if possible! Tell them your pain level is at an ELEVEN, and that you cannot eat or drink. I told them that and was given liquid oxycodone. It may make you mildly nauseous (they also gave me something for that but I didn't need it), but it was the only way I could drink water and have soup.

I know it seems impossible, but you HAVE to drink water. Trust me, I really do know it feels like infinite knives, I would sometimes cry while I drank, but the moment your pain killers kick in, make it your job to drink as much as you can for as long as you can-- it may be your only chance until you're allowed to take more painkillers. And, you have to have some form of calorie intake. I had luke warm potato or mushroom soup (I'm vegetarian, you may prefer chicken broth etc-- no solids!) in between my sips of water. Your body needs nutrition to heal, and unfortunately it may hurt worse because your body is trying to keep you from starving, instead of just focusing on your throat.

Also! EMERGEN-C. I credit it with my healing going well once I finally started drinking water. Make sure it's completely dissolved, no chunks. I would mix 2 packets in my 40oz water bottle, so it was very diluted, but I would get a good amount of vitamins throughout the day.

ICE PACKS I bought 2 of these from Amazon one set comes with 2 packs but only 1 strap, so I bought 2 so that I could wrap both around either side of my neck, and also have a spare pair ready when those stopped being cold. I would also wear them as I took the oxy to make it even easier to drink (it's still hard, but possible now!)

A HUMIDIFIER! I can't recommend mine because it sucked, but get a humidifier that can pump out a lot of mist, sleeping was awful because my mouth opened and my throat would dry out. Mine helped slightly, but I'm sure if I could afford a better model it would've really helped.

Lastly, if you happen to live in a state where cannabis is legal, get CBD products. I had several packs of CBD gummies and they helped TREMENDOUSLY. you don't get high, it just dulls the pain by a lotttt.

Good luck!!