Hi, We have a 7 year old son with constant problems with tonsillitis that have been occuring for a year and a half to two years. The first year it occured a couple of times, last year around 6 and this year we've had 5 outbreaks since April. His tonsills seem to stay somewhat swollen but then they get red with white spots (been tested for strep, always negative). When this occurs he sometimes has a headache, fever (102 under the arm), no energy (usually he's a normally active boy), and feels just "bad." We usually treat it with garlic and echinacea every couple of hours, which seems to help, but when discontinued it often reaccurs. We don't just stop treating but drop off the amounts as he improves.
History: Normal pregnancy, 2 weeks past due date, normal home birth. Nursed till 3 years. Didn't sleep through the night, but would nurse and fall back to sleep. Now likes for someone to be there when he falls asleep and often gets up through the night and comes to our bed. Doesn't do this if someone else is sleeping in his room, such as a friend staying over. He seems to be somewhat afraid of the dark if he has to go into a room alone, but not to be outside with others. He's a happy, easy to get along fellow. Has 9 year old sister and 3 year old brother, they get along quite well. Is not a fearful child. We live on a homestead and he enjoys hiking, climbing trees, playing with animals, both domestic and wild (likes snakes). He adjust well to new environments, learns quickly, and trys new things. Eats a variety of foods, mostly natural, although he likes junk food too. Likes sweets, but doen't have them often. Didn't have any childhood illnesses, waiting to see if is about to get chicken pox. Not vaccinated, except for tetnus in Jan, 2000. Has never liked milk, eats a little cheese, likes yogurt and ice cream. No food allergies, or nay other kind of allergies. We bake our own whole wheat bread, raise our own vegies, eggs.
Need any other info?? Would like to try all our options before seeing the throut specialist.
Thanks,
Maria

think this might be calc carb.
with bell acutes (if primarily right-sided)

When this first began he only got it on the left tonsil. However, now the right one also gets swollen but the left is usually more affected (more swollen, more white spots). With respect to calc carb, what dossage, how often and why do you suggest this?
Thanks so much,
Machi

Left sided and left then right is more likely to be Lachesis. IT has pain on EMPTY swallowing but easier with food. Liquids are painful as well. They don't like their throats being touched. When the tongue is stuck out it tends to tremble!!! The tongue is clean, no coating.

Would say lachesis 200, one dose. esp since he likes snakes.and there are a sidechange.its a key. that too.

Thanks for the responses. Some coments: He doesn't complain of pain swallowing with or without food or liguid. Haven't noticed if tongue trembles when out, it does not at this point.
Someone else suggested one dose of Baryta Carb 30c. Any comments?
Thanks again

Change of sides left to right is very strong indication for Lach. Where is Bar-c in the case as I do not see it?

It hasn't really changed sides. In the begining only the left tonsil was affected, now the left still continues to be the main affected side, but the right has also swollen although usually it does not get white spots. Does that make sense? It still mainly on the left side.
Thanks

Still a keynote for Lach - what's your problem? GM(aka Anna) and me both recommended Lach.

Machi,

The symptoms moving from the left side to the right side is the key here. It isn't that it had to entirely leave the left and move totally to the right....it can be on both sides, it's the left to right movement of the symptom that indicates Lachesis. Does that clear it up some? Give the Lachesis a try, OK, and keep us posted.

Sunny