ChocoLates-- to eat or not to eat, that is the problem..

United States
March 22, 2007 3:14pm CST
i have been absent this whole week because my tonsils are swollen.. to add, they are just soooo infected with i don't know what bacteria.. i'm taking 3 anti biotics now but it seems that it's not helping.. i'm so sick because of only one thing.. I LOVE CHOCOLATES! and it really hurt me when the doctor said that i can't eat chocolates on a daily basis anymore.. i had this problem since i was a little kid.. my mom told me to just let the doctors operate on my tonsils.. but i'm really confused.. i'm scared actually.. i sing.. i know the tonsils have nothing to do with my singing voice.. i am just afraid that it might affect my "sound".. singers know this.. anyway, should i let them operate on my tonsils or just abstain myself from chocolates?! i need opinions.. thanks..
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5 responses
vashstampede992000
@vashstampede992000 (2560)
• Philippines
22 Mar 07
Oh really bad.. I also love chocolates and i cant help to eat them! Very tempting.. But we should know and understand what it would bring us if we dont do any oral care after taking it! Proper Oral care is the most important to prevent us from bacteria that would cause illness such as having bad tonsillitis..
sarahdell
@sarahdell (130)
• United States
22 Mar 07
i know.. i drink gallons of water after eating chocolates.. i gargle with antiseptics after i brush my teeth.. i really don't know why my tonsils get swollen after i eat chocolates.. it's crazy, i know..
cutiedhes
@cutiedhes (507)
• Philippines
10 May 07
maybe just limit yourself from eating chocolates. You can eat but not that much to avoid having tonsillitis.
michelledarcy
@michelledarcy (5220)
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22 Mar 07
I don't understand the link to chocolate. Is a allergy to something in the chocolate that is making your throat swell? If this is the case you should stop eating them altogether as you could have a serious problem. If the doctor thinks you need an operation then it might be a good idea to have it, especially if it means you can go back to eating chocolate again!
vesuvius
@vesuvius (1677)
• Philippines
23 Mar 07
Well, I guess you should just follow what's in your heart and weigh your options: which one do you really love? Chocolates or singing?? I dont know exactly how the tonsils would affect the singing sound but if you really love to sing, dont let your cravings overpower you... But dont you think it would give a great deal of comfort if you get those glands out of your system??? I know a lot of people who no longer as tonsils yet they're carabao-fine!!! I hope you get into the best decision for your own benefit!
samrat16
@samrat16 (2442)
• India
22 Mar 07
I think if you can abstain yourself from choclate it would be better idea. Anyway choclates are harmful as they put lot of burden on pocket ( vallets hehehee) . Chocolate so highly addictive. There can be two things told about choclate addiction -- 1. There are chemicals in cocoa that stimulate the release of seratonin in the brain. This is a "feel good" chemical. 2. Because it is a natural mood lifter. There is a reason people eat chocolate when they are depressed or stressed. It releases serotonin in your brain and elevates your mood. It is quite literally a natural anti-depressant.