Dry throat and weak voice

[Armyman]

I realize it’s a Parkinson’s thing. But does anybody have any tips. My voice starts strong in the morning and declines throughout the day. I drink plenty of water and use lozenges.

[MikeCosta]

I had similar problems until I completed speech therapy about 6 months ago. The program is called LSVT LOUD. You can google it to find local therapists. The initial program takes a month, 1 hour per day & 4 days per week with ongoing practice and periodic checkins. If that one doesn't work I hear that Speak Out! is good too. Good luck!

[Armyman in reply to MikeCosta]

Thank-you Mike, I will check it out

[Husbandsupporter in reply to MikeCosta]

i can attest to Speak Out! My husband did great with it, But he also had injections in his vocal cords as they were very weak. Daily speaking, making lots of “mmmm” sounds to motivate the vocal cords and blowing bubbles in a tall fall or container with 1 breath! 5 times. And singing also helps to pronounce and sing with intent.

[chartist]

For the dry throat, you might consider Biotene :

amazon.com/biot%C3%A8ne-Mou...

Art

[Armyman in reply to chartist]

Thanks, I just ordered it.

[whitdemo]

There is a great website called SPEAK OUT- you tube videos to help with voice strength and regulation...in terms of dryness....become aware of when mouth breathing try breathing thru nose...staying very hydrated and try not to eat powdery things...

[Armyman in reply to whitdemo]

Thank you!

[Armyman]

Thanks!

[Boscoejean]

okay obviously this is not going to work so go to Youtube and key in this title

Parkinson's Disease Exercises: LSVT LOUD Vocal Therapy

[Armyman in reply to Boscoejean]

Ok thanks

[Gallowglass]

my tip came from a voice therapy expert. She said to chew xylitol gum for 15 minutes each time I had a swallowing or voice problem. She had read an article of a study that showed that PD patients who chew gum regularly were far less likely to die of choking . It works for me!

[Nikosmom in reply to Gallowglass]

That’s excellent advice. I have never liked to chew gum. Recently, I have noticed some small changes in my swallowing and the quantity of my saliva and for some reason I have I had had an urge to chew gum My mouth is always dry after chewing gum so it takes care of the extra saliva

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[Nikosmom in reply to Gallowglass]

I must add to my previous comment of chewing gum I always need to drink water afterwards, so it helps me stay hydrated.

[TablaPlayer]

Hi try chanting AUM at a comfortable low level and take up singing...daily practice but don't over do it....Good luck

[Stag10]

hello I would recommend sipping grape juice like I do and it helps with dry throat and water rushing in my mouth hopefully it will help with your problem kind regards stag

[Gerar04577]

hello,

The best thing you can do is to prepare yourself a soup every day with 50% celery, 40% carrots, and a large apple.

I assume you eat organic?

Best regards,

JM

[Gerar04577 in reply to Gerar04577]

My wife, who is affected by the disease, does it every day, and this symptom has completely disappeared.

[Nikosmom in reply to Gerar04577]

That is greatto hear.

[Armyman in reply to Gerar04577]

Sounds interesting, yes I eat organic. Thanks!

[Puddi]

do the Speak Out speech therapy - based in Texas and is free . Look it up on the web. I did it in Australia and it worked well.

[Peaceful-living]

LSVT Loud is great. I did LSVT big as a physical therapist and there were some demonstrations on LSVT loud. To support my voice I started yelling in low and high tones under water. It was very beneficial.