Hashimoto's....My voice is getting deeper???

[angelharley]

I have noticed that my voice is getting deeper and deeper and wondered if anyone else has this and why it happens?

I've just returned from seeing my GP and because I've been very poorly for the past month, he has referred me to an Endo. I did have to ask thou!!!

[greygoose]

I think that happens quite often. Although with me, my voice has just got screechy! It changes register at will. Sometimes I sound like a parrot. I used to have such a lovely speaking voice - earned my living with it for many, many years and was always getting compliments. Now, when I open my mouth, I have no idea what is going to come out. Sometimes it's a normal voice but often it is too high or too low, or just a screech or sometimes I open my mouth and choke myself on my own saliva and can't speak for coughing! Anything can happen!

I think I'd have prefered it if my voice had just got deeper...

Hugs, Grey

[Heloise]

I knew that hypothyroid effects smooth muscle and when I am low on meds, my throat becomes hoarse. Now i wonder if it's also representing a thyroid attack. This can go on for years and years. Have you ever had your antibodies measured? Many others have said they have lost parts of their vocal range. I cannot reach high notes any longer.

[angelharley in reply to Heloise]

I have had anti bodies tested and was told that i have high peroxidase anti bodies present and also high T Lymphocytes which the Dr put down as a virus. I'm not convinced and I'm having my bloods done again next week. I've also been referred to an Endo, just waiting for an appointment. I've also requested my blood tests, so i can see whats going on.

Natalie