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Vocal Problems

jknnej

By jknnej
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jknnej
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Ok, this is troubling me b/c I make a living off of my voice as a choir teacher/opera singer.

Since going gluten-free, my voice has been raspy and just about gone. Can barely make a sound singing and my speaking voice sounds low like a guy or a smoker. Embarrassing!!! Today a lady who meant well said it sounded like I'd been screaming at a basketball game all night! She meant well....

Anyhow, I don't know if it could be acid reflux but has anyone else noticed this problem?

Also, my doctor gave me Prevacid to TRY on a trial basis to see if it helped. It made my tummy feel a little better but did nothing for the voice. Now my insurance won't pay for it so they want me to try Prilosec OTC.

Any thoughts on any of this? Help!

I am going to see an ear/nose/throat doc on Thursday but I thought I'd ask if anyone else had these problems...

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this happens to me on occasion but it's usually related to my sinuses. I get terrible post nasal drip...

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cdford
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Happens to me when I get near gluten. My throat swells and the muscles don't work properly for a few days. My voice changes so much that my family does not recognize me when I answer the phone. Staying gluten-free seems to help the most and I can usually mitigate it by taking a vistaril as soon as I sense a glutening.

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This is the first time I have heard another mention this--and yes, it's another symptom of celiacs--my sister and I, both celiacs, lost out voice the same summer and we were hoarse the entire summer--we now have deep raspy voices--that was when my boys were in little league and their sons are playing now--Deb

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jknnej
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Oh, no...Deb please tell me that it can get better!

This is troubling news. I can only hope that it will get better. I cannot cope without singing.

I really hope this dr has something good to tell me!!!

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darlindeb25
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Geez, I'm sorry, I cant seem to help anymore--I hope your doc can help you too, I just know I have read somewhere about this being a problem for celiacs--maybe you could email Dr. Green at Columbia University and ask him--I do believe he answers--maybe I can find a link for you--Deb

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watkinson
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Hi jknnej,

Is your throat, mouth, sinuses dry? How about your eyes. There is another autoimmune disease called (sp) Sorjensons disease. I don't know much about it but I know those are some of the symptoms.

Hope you feel better soon :)

Wendy

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Wow, I didn't know, that could be also a symptom :o . I had that a couple of times last year. Also in the summer and was wondering why. This is incredible. I hope that gets better...

cdford Contributor
cdford
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Mine has gotten much better the longer I am gluten-free. Hopefully yours will also if it is just a side-symptom of the celiac disease.

jknnej Collaborator
jknnej
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Wow, I am getting overwhelmed by all of my health issues! I have the chest pain, still have tummy aches, a voice problem, migraines.

I think I need the candida test. I am going to the GI doc in a little over a week and I am going to show him the article on Celiac/Candida. I need to get rid of the darn candida.

I have an ear/nose/throat appt. soon as well.

too many dr's!!

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