my voice sounds like a sore throat but i feel fine. just no voice now
My voice changes a lot and has for quite awhile
I have experienced this at times, Jeri. I have both lupus and Sjogren's, which contribute to it. Allergies and acid reflux can be factors, too. You can talk to your doctor about what might be causing it for you and have it treated.
Voice rest helps, and avoiding whispering is key, since it strains the vocal cords more than normal speech.
Yes i experience laryngitis at least once a year ususlly in late fall or winter, ive been told that lupus has attacked my vocal , i cant be heard most of the time, and i really canr be heard qhen I loose my voice completely. They tell one day i wont have a voice i juat hope that day is not anytime soon. I cant speak through the diaphragm anymore, i’ll keep tou in my prayers but i so understand,
I haven't experienced that yet.
Yes, voice changes are actually more common with lupus than many people realize! Losing your voice or sounding hoarse can definitely be lupus-related, even when you otherwise feel fine.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Joint inflammation – There's a tiny joint in your throat (the cricoarytenoid joint) that controls Show Full Answer