Yes same with me my voice has been hoarse since Nov I had surgery had tube down my throat no problem week later ate too soon threw up for half and hour don't no if I strained something or tore something no answer from drs
February 6
My voice gets hoarse and weak a lot!! It’s been worse since going on cellcept but I’ve got laryngitis every year for the last 15 years? I just got well a few days ago and sounded normal yesterday and today my voice is hoarse and I have a sore throat all the time!! I tell my Drs and they just look at me and move on……anyone else?
February 5
Is it normal to have a hoarse voice for 3 weeks without an obvious cause?
Having a hoarse voice for 3 weeks isn't typical and deserves attention, especially when you have lupus. While voice changes can happen to anyone temporarily, persistent hoarseness lasting several weeks could be related to lupus or its treatments.
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Is it normal to have a hoarse voice for 3 weeks without an obvious cause?
Having a hoarse voice for 3 weeks isn't typical and deserves attention, especially when you have lupus. While voice changes can happen to anyone temporarily, persistent hoarseness lasting several weeks could be related to lupus or its treatments.
Lupus can affect your voice in several ways:
* Joint inflammation in the cricoarytenoid joint (a small joint in your voice box that controls your vocal cords)
* GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which is common with lupus and can be caused by the condition itself or medications like steroids and NSAIDs
* Sjögren's syndrome, which affects about 1 in 10 people with lupus and causes dryness in the mouth and throat
* Hypothyroidism, which occurs in about 15-19% of people with lupus
It's important to talk with your healthcare provider about persistent hoarseness. They can help identify the cause and recommend appropriate treatment, whether that's addressing GERD, managing joint inflammation with NSAIDs or steroids, or treating other underlying issues.
In the meantime, vocal rest can help. As a MyLupusTeam member reminded others, "whispering strains the vocal cords more than talking," so avoid whispering if you're trying to rest your voice.
January 25
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