Great article on tonsil stones
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:33 am
I read so many different threads in this forum, through about the last 10-12 pages, in the last 2 days and I didn't find anything that suggested there was much info on why exactly Tonsil Stones are formed. Surprisingly, this article was right up on the top of a Google search.
I can't speak for everyone, but this definitely sounds plausible for my situation! I have experienced tonsil stones on and off for years. I noticed them as a teenager and I'm now almost 28. I have never associated myself with having any chronic bad breath, but lately my girl friend of 3.5 years (just ended the relationship. Not BB related. Lol) had mentioned my morning breath was getting potent and sometimes throughout the day, I would have "musty" breath. So I decided to look into it and came across some YouTube videos about Tonsil Stones and then, this fantastic forum! Well, I immediately began digging for that disgusting treasure. I used a wet "Q-Tip". Sure enough, they spelled awful! Wow. What a disgusting scent to have inside the part of the body that can also be the most sensual. I am glad I am single at the time it peaked and I have discovered them.
So, the point if this thread.
http://www.squidoo.com/cause-for-tonsil-stones
I have hope because the section about the Lymphnodes, lack of excersize and natural nutrients/supplements perfectly describe my situation.
I first noticed symptoms described about 2 years ago, and I figured I had some nasty sinus infection. Well, almost every winter since, I have gotten the swollen Lymphnodes. Due my to almost dormant winter activity level, this is a very plausible partial cause. On top of that, being newly single, my diet is that of a poor college student again, out of pure laziness. Also, a ton of stress from an ending 3.5yr relationship. Now, I did go to an ERT about chronic throat clearing, and I was diagnosed with LPR. I took a months supply of Omeprazole and never got a refill. Again, laziness... I am back on Omeprazole, but I now am fairly certain this is not a cause of my BB, after getting a wiff of a Tonsil Stone.
Well, that is a long story of why I think, exercise and a better diet and supplements may just kick this issue for me. I'm not much of a story teller, always getting distracted with different thoughts, but I wanted to give my symptoms and scenarios to possible help anyone else in a similar situation.
FWIW, I have been on Omeprazole (20mg/day) for about a week now. I am back on a daily Men's One-A-Day and I plan to supplement also with Echinachea, as I read it was good for the Lymphnodes. Along with that, trying to improve my diet with more homemade meals, fruits and vegetables. Also, I planned to start working out anyways, but I hope to be able to jog a little if it's not too cold. After reading that article, I am quite excited that these should greatly reduce my symptoms and hopefully my BB. If I could keep the Stones at bay for good, that would be amazing, because besides the odor, they are quite annoying to feel in your throat.
For a side note, I went and got a tongue brush and that Orabrush tongue foam. Also, some GSE to use as a mouth rinse. I had considered using some Body Mint too, mainly for other purposes, but I'm not sure if I will take that yet.
I hope any of my situation and specifically this article helps some people. Again, I did not see any specific reasoning on this forum for the Stones, so I figured I needed to post the article.
(Just on a side note, if there is any reason I should not combine my Omeprazole, Bayer One-A-Day Men's PRO, Echinachea, Flaxseed Oil and possibly the Body Mint, please let me know. I have read a little on Body Mint and it seemed to have a lot of buzz around 2007 and 2008 and then nothing, but reading about Chlorophyll sounds like it is very beneficial to the body anyways, so I figured I may give it a try.)
I can't speak for everyone, but this definitely sounds plausible for my situation! I have experienced tonsil stones on and off for years. I noticed them as a teenager and I'm now almost 28. I have never associated myself with having any chronic bad breath, but lately my girl friend of 3.5 years (just ended the relationship. Not BB related. Lol) had mentioned my morning breath was getting potent and sometimes throughout the day, I would have "musty" breath. So I decided to look into it and came across some YouTube videos about Tonsil Stones and then, this fantastic forum! Well, I immediately began digging for that disgusting treasure. I used a wet "Q-Tip". Sure enough, they spelled awful! Wow. What a disgusting scent to have inside the part of the body that can also be the most sensual. I am glad I am single at the time it peaked and I have discovered them.
So, the point if this thread.
http://www.squidoo.com/cause-for-tonsil-stones
I have hope because the section about the Lymphnodes, lack of excersize and natural nutrients/supplements perfectly describe my situation.
I first noticed symptoms described about 2 years ago, and I figured I had some nasty sinus infection. Well, almost every winter since, I have gotten the swollen Lymphnodes. Due my to almost dormant winter activity level, this is a very plausible partial cause. On top of that, being newly single, my diet is that of a poor college student again, out of pure laziness. Also, a ton of stress from an ending 3.5yr relationship. Now, I did go to an ERT about chronic throat clearing, and I was diagnosed with LPR. I took a months supply of Omeprazole and never got a refill. Again, laziness... I am back on Omeprazole, but I now am fairly certain this is not a cause of my BB, after getting a wiff of a Tonsil Stone.
Well, that is a long story of why I think, exercise and a better diet and supplements may just kick this issue for me. I'm not much of a story teller, always getting distracted with different thoughts, but I wanted to give my symptoms and scenarios to possible help anyone else in a similar situation.
FWIW, I have been on Omeprazole (20mg/day) for about a week now. I am back on a daily Men's One-A-Day and I plan to supplement also with Echinachea, as I read it was good for the Lymphnodes. Along with that, trying to improve my diet with more homemade meals, fruits and vegetables. Also, I planned to start working out anyways, but I hope to be able to jog a little if it's not too cold. After reading that article, I am quite excited that these should greatly reduce my symptoms and hopefully my BB. If I could keep the Stones at bay for good, that would be amazing, because besides the odor, they are quite annoying to feel in your throat.
For a side note, I went and got a tongue brush and that Orabrush tongue foam. Also, some GSE to use as a mouth rinse. I had considered using some Body Mint too, mainly for other purposes, but I'm not sure if I will take that yet.
I hope any of my situation and specifically this article helps some people. Again, I did not see any specific reasoning on this forum for the Stones, so I figured I needed to post the article.
(Just on a side note, if there is any reason I should not combine my Omeprazole, Bayer One-A-Day Men's PRO, Echinachea, Flaxseed Oil and possibly the Body Mint, please let me know. I have read a little on Body Mint and it seemed to have a lot of buzz around 2007 and 2008 and then nothing, but reading about Chlorophyll sounds like it is very beneficial to the body anyways, so I figured I may give it a try.)