I lost my voice!

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:33 pm

Which is very annoying...

Or "it's much more quiet here today" if you are my boyfriend

got the same virus (flu/cold-type thing) as my boyfriend had last week, but as a special bonus I've lost my voice.

I did have it once before but then it was funny: I had a wild party and for some mysterious reason did not have a hangover but only lost my voice! Nice.

Has anyone had this? And do you know what will solve this or how long it takes before it comes back?

I really miss talking...

The Last Autobot · Post by **The Last Autobot** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:59 pm

I Dont know but as soon as I read your topic this pic came to my mind:

Mmmm, maybe its a house of M (past-present) epilogue?

Either that or just way for the ilness to pass its time.

Take care!

KingMob · Post by **KingMob** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:01 pm

You've lost your voice completely? Or just a spooky big loss in volume? I've had the latter (very briefly, like for not even 2 days) once, during a bad cold/flu thing. It just came back during the second day on it's own schedule.

If it's a total loss and/or you have pain, maybe get it checked out with your doc.

Hope it comes back and you feel better soon!

Post by **spiderfrommars** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:10 pm

Eline wrote: I really miss talking...

Luckily for us it makes no difference.

Type away! Or learn sign language...

Seriously tho, I'm sure it'll come back soon.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:15 am

Drink lots of water, get lots of rest, and not just your voice either.

Maybe this time Karl could dish out the advice instead...

IronHide · Post by **IronHide** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:07 am

Eline wrote: Or "it's much more quiet here today" if you are my boyfriend

Hehehehehe

If only I could be so lucky.....

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 7:49 am

Eline wrote:Which is very annoying...
Or "it's much more quiet here today" if you are my boyfriend

It's been proven that smacking you boyfriend about the head is good exercise for getting your voice back.

Seriously though, watching what you eat also helps.

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:19 am

Thanks guys! I'll just take it easy and hope it is back tomorrow, because today it's still gone. That looks like an interesting comic!

KingMob wrote:You've lost your voice completely? Or just a spooky big loss in volume? I've had the latter (very briefly, like for not even 2 days) once, during a bad cold/flu thing. It just came back during the second day on it's own schedule.

I can still whisper but that is not so useful. One of the nice things about being sick is that you can lie on the couch and call people and have a nice chat.

Aaron: what do you mean by "watching what you eat also helps." ?
I am drinking tea with honey, eating liqorice to soothe my throat and drinking cough medicine and some herbal thyme-honey syrup.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:32 am

Isn't whispering more harmful to your throat, than talking?
I thought I read that somewhere when I lost my voice.

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:39 am

Obfleur wrote:Isn't whispering more harmful to your throat, than talking?
I thought I read that somewhere when I lost my voice.

I read that too, but since I don't know sign language it's the best option to tell my boyfriend that I want a cup of tea with honey. But I am trying not to whisper that much.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:44 am

Eline wrote:Aaron: what do you mean by "watching what you eat also helps." ?
I am drinking tea with honey, eating liqorice to soothe my throat and drinking cough medicine and some herbal thyme-honey syrup.

Sounds like you're on a good start. Basically, avoid anything fried, salty, spicy or oily. Or anything too cold like ice cream. Drinks with too much sugar could dry out your throat, so go easy on the honey for starters.

Throw in something about cutting your hair and having more kids, and you may as well be talking to my mom.

Legion · Post by **Legion** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:09 pm

have you looked behind the fridge? or down the back of the sofa?
bound to turn up, look in the last place you can remember having it!

Post by **Best First** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:42 pm

that's nothing - i've lost my bloody ipod.

er, i mean, get well soon.

Tired Tracks · Post by **Tired Tracks** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:37 pm

When I had a friend get sick repeatedly and lose her voice on pretty regular intervals I bought her a pen and notepad to help her not speak. May wanna try that if you think it would help.

Get better soon!

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:23 am

Thanks guys, guess I'll just be patient.

It's still not back, but slowly getting better. I can grunt now.

Post by **Best First** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:27 am

if it helps - i found my ipod.

Obfleur · Post by **Obfleur** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:47 am

Eline · Post by **Eline** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:00 pm

Best First wrote:if it helps - i found my ipod.

Yay! Now we're halfway there.

I think it's coming back slowly, but it still sounds weird and wants to disappear after two sentences. Back to work tomorrow, I hope the phone doesn't ring too often.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:13 pm

You should get one of those neck-warbler things that people who've had trachaeotomies use to replace the function of their larynxes. Gives yours a rest and a chance to recover, and brings the added benefit of having an electronic edge to your voice.

You could then tell everyone over the phone that you've been assimilated by the Borg/upgraded to Human.2, etc.

Or not.

Aaron Hong · Post by **Aaron Hong** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:41 am

It might be possible to simply place the mouth part of the receiver on your throat and talk through that. Takes practice.

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