Hoarse

[Calceolaria]

There always seems to be something going on with me these days. For the past few weeks, maybe a little longer, I find my voice is hoarse towards the end of the day and my throat a little sore/painful. I do ascribe it to my thyroid; would that be a common symptom? I’ve been treated with levothyroxine for two years with I suppose a good outcome insofar as it goes.

Thanks.

[greygoose]

Yes, it's pretty common. I often lose my voice at the end of the day - especially if I haven't used it much. And I've been optimally treated for years. Still happens, though.

[Calceolaria in reply to greygoose]

Thanks for the reassurance greygoose. I’m wondering whether to have it checked as I read Hashis have a higher incidence of (rare) thyroid cancer - except my doc will be sick of the sight of me lately!

[greygoose in reply to Calceolaria]

Well, that's his job, that's what he's paid for, checking out health problems that are worrying people. Make him earn his money! lol

[rjb112 in reply to greygoose]

Excellent.

[jgelliss in reply to greygoose]

👍👏👏👏👏

[Calceolaria]

Aye, true, lol. Thank you.

[greygoose in reply to Calceolaria]

You're welcome.

[Cornwaller]

Could you have reflux?

[Calceolaria in reply to Cornwaller]

I could have silent reflux.

[Joesmum]

I have the exact same symptom. Not only does it become hoarse towards the end of the day but it also feels underpowered.

Interestingly if your menopause age it is also a menopause symptom.

[Calceolaria in reply to Joesmum]

Yes. I love to sing and that’s been a no-no for a good long while.

Beyond menopause, lol!

[Joesmum]

I use my voice professionally and so have always been aware of this phenomena. It almost feels as if someone has pulled the plug.

I know adjusting my meds higher does not help so we may just be stuck with it ! 🤪

[Calceolaria]

I fear so!

[Xcskier]

It would be prudent to seek assessment from an ENT physician and a speech-language pathologist. The ENT will view it through a medical lens and the SLP through a functional lens, eg your vocal mechanics and habits. In Canada we have some voice clinics where you can access diagnostic imaging, and physicians and SLPs work together.

[Calceolaria]

Thank you. I can almost guarantee that won’t happen here in UK. I’ll probably have blood tests and perhaps a scan, if GP has concerns.

[Xcskier]

Is it possible to see a SLP privately, once your GP completes a medical workup?

[Calceolaria]

An SLP is a Speech and Language Professional?

[Xcskier]

Speech-language pathologist…in the UK you might call them SLT - speech-language therapist? You would want to see one who specializes in voice issues.

[Calceolaria]

Thank you.