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Eireann
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Who's ever completely lost their voice?
I lost mine Monday evening and it still hasn't come back! I am a high school teacher; how do you teach the first week of school without talking?!? It is pure torture--at work and at home. You should hear me answering the phone!
So, when can I expect it back and this isn't something I need to see a doctor about, is it?
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Posted 9/13/06 8:04 PM  |
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Re: Who's ever completely lost their voice?
I lost mine once, and of course it was around the time I was taking my class on a picnic!
I didn't go to the doctor- it was definitely a hassle but I was lucky because my kids were very good about it and didn't take advantage! It went away on its own- I drank lots of water and tea.
I don't remember how long it lasted, but I do recall that it was for quite a few days. 
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| Posted 9/13/06 8:15 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: Who's ever completely lost their voice?
I lost my voice several times and my family was soooo happy 
Drinking warm tea with honey helps sooth it.It usually takes a few days to start getting better.Try not to talk too much if thats possible.
Message edited 9/13/2006 8:19:08 PM.
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| Posted 9/13/06 8:17 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Who's ever completely lost their voice?
Happened to me before. I gargle my throat with rum and lime and it helps alot.
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| Posted 9/13/06 8:18 PM |
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charon54
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Re: Who's ever completely lost their voice?
I lost mine completely once, it was back the next day.
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| Posted 9/13/06 8:24 PM |
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ggt08
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Re: Who's ever completely lost their voice?
i lose mine completely every year. still teach but it is very difficult... lots of independent work, tea and cough drops..
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| Posted 9/13/06 8:25 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Who's ever completely lost their voice?
I used to lose my voice all the time when I was singing. I would practice so hard that I would strain & then lose my voice. sometimes it would be for a week or more.
When I lose it b/c of a cold or a late night out or something it is usually back in a few days.
You can see a Doctor just to make sure there is no permanent damage to your larynx, especially if this is not normal for you.
Feel better
Some natural remedies are - Slippery Elm Bark (you can get this a s a pill or a tea) and I highly recommend Fisherman's Friend as well.
I would not use honey though, b/c if it is caused by a virus the honey can cause it to spread.
Message edited 9/14/2006 8:41:35 AM.
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