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I have no voice...

18 years ago

Voice was raspy last night...this morning...nothing! I don't feel sick just can't talk.Larry thinks it's funny (he's a dork! LOL!)

Anyone know a cure for Laryngitis ? I want to yell at him!

I can't even call the dogs in,they can't hear me! LOL!

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FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
Oh, I've had that before and the only thing that helped me, CR, was time. It was a lot better the next day but took 2-3 days to get normal again. Try not to force it, drink hot tea with honey to soothe your throat and take a pen and paper with you wherever you go.

Not being able to talk is very weird. I remember that much about it. I could whisper ok, though, so you may try that, if you have to. Good luck answering a phone! Feel better soon.
maryanntx
18 years ago
That stuff is going around CR. I had it just before leaving for Florida. No sore throat, etc. It went away after a couple of days. I hope yours does too. The worst is when you have to answer the phone and all that comes out is squeeks.
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chubby_rat
Original Author
18 years ago
It's coming back in spurts..I'll be saying something and maybe one word will be a yell! LOL! Really weird...then I cough real bad. Larry told the dogs that they've all been blessed today....just wait til I get my voice back...he's in trouble! lOL!
FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
Oh, you need a whistle or a bell or something! Then you can torture them like normal. lol Don't strain it, CR, you'll only make it last longer.
msmarion
18 years ago
I wish DH would get it! He's in a foul mood today. I'm gonna get him some chocolate marshmallo eggs to sweeten him up.
Try some honey and lemon for your couch. Hope you get your voice back soon.
minnie_tx
18 years ago
try a little salt water gargle
jannie
18 years ago
I had terrible laryngitis about a year ago. It came after a mild cold. I stopped talking altogether, and my voice returned in a day or two. Resting your vocal cords seems to do the most good. I dislike gargling with salt water.
country_bumpkin_al
18 years ago
Honey & Apple Cider Vinegar! Seriously, an old lady I use to sit with SWORE by it. One of her Nurses came in one day and couldn't talk above a whisper. She had me mix some "medicine" up for her in a little jar, so she could take it with her. Next day she was fine! Just add about 4 tablespoons vinegar to a small jar of honey and stir. Take as often as you like.
joyfulguy
18 years ago
Chubby,

In the light of your current disability, I won't use that Terrible Term with regard to you that I've used occasionally in the past ....

With regard to the dogs ... can you whistle?

With regard to the phone ... whisper?

With regard to Larry ... do you have any 2 X 4s lying around?

Ms Marion,

With regard to that honey and lemon mix ... do you pour it on the couch?

How does that help?

Good wishes for being able to talk soon, chubby rat.

ole joyful
sjarz
18 years ago
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