Will my singing voice come back? I've always sang. For forever; I miss it.

[Spaceystace75]

Singing vocal?

[Lalatoot]

I've gone from alto to tenor.

[shaws Administrator]

Hopefully when you are on an optimum dose that enables you to feel completely well and normal and you have no symptoms that voice will return.

[bookish]

I hope that it will, but whatever you do don't stop singing, however it sounds! I lost sight of how much it mattered to me and am so glad to have it back in my life. Hugely good for your sanity and your vagus nerve. Hum, chant, whistle to your heart's content x PS love your dog

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Welcome to the forum

Are you optimally medicated

How much levothyroxine are you currently taking

Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription

Do you have Hashimoto’s

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

When were vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 last tested

[jrbarnes]

Losing my singing voice to hypothyroidism has been one of the worst symptoms to deal with. Sadly, Levothyroxine never restored my voice but adding Liothyronine has helped some. I read that the larynx has thyroid hormone receptors and even in cases of mild hypothyroidism the voice can suffer.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Welcome to the forum Spaceystace75. Can you tell us a little more about your symptoms; how long you have been taking Levo, what dose etc? Also, do you have any thyroid blood tests to share? This information will help members offer you better advice. Please don’t worry, we are a friendly bunch & are here to help one another. Sending you very best wishes.

[susiemalc]

Hello Spaceystace. I am a singer and have been hypothyroid (Hashis) for 23 years. My condition has not affected my voice. My condition was noticed quite early by my doctor so I'm not sure if I was hypothyroid for long before I started with levothyroxine, and I haven't had any other medication. I know everyone's experience is different, but my experience makes me think that your voice may recover when you are properly medicated. I agree with bookish that you should sing! There are health benefits from singing. Best of luck.

[Barb1949]

Hi Spaceystace 75, I am a trained operatic soprano. I had hypo symptoms most of my life but not diagnosed until about 30 years ago. My voice was already changing then. I had a three octave range and was pitch perfect. Not bragging, just how it was. I only sing at home or in the local community choir (mostly pensioners like me) now because it doesn't matter if you suddenly go off key or sound like you have gravel in your throat. I sometimes sound as though I am gargling 😏. My voice has deepened but I have lost almost a full octave at the top of my range. I am optimally medicated now through the help of this site but my voice will never recover. It has taken me years to accept this. I hope yours can improve, but we are all different and sometimes we really do have to make the best of what we have.Good luck x

[Heloise]

Others have mentioned the vagus nerve which runs behind the palate and then to most other organs which are covered with smooth muscle which is very affected when hypothyroid. So the palate can droop and be unstable also lowering the tone. Swallowing is often another issue. Dr. Datis Kharrazian has a lot to say about the vagus nerve.drknews.com/4-vagus-exercis...