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Posted 5/27/2011 1:55 PM (GMT -8)
I had a question for you all.  I have recently been diagnosed with Lupus.  I am on 15 mg of methotrexate to treat the lupus.  I have been doing a lot better.  The severe joint pain and swelling are gone and I mostly just battle fatigue.  I have noticed in the last few weeks something going on with my voice.  I noticed it at first while singing in church.  My voice cracked when I sang higher up.  That has NEVER happened to me before.  I have sang for years and years.  It is one of my favorite things to do.  However I noticed today that when I tried to sing high I didn't even make a sound.  My voice didn't crack.  Nothing even came out!  Is this a symptom of lupus?  Or a side effect of the meds?  I have tried to do a little internet research but have not found anything referencing lupus and losing your voice.  My normal speaking seems alright maybe a little lower.  My throat is not sore and I don't have swollen glands.  It is all very weird.  Anyway, thanks for your help!
Posted 5/27/2011 4:30 PM (GMT -8)
Do you suffer from acid reflux any? You vocal cords can be affected from acid silently coming up and over into your windpipe.
I suffered from it until I had gerd surgery. It's called LPR or Silent GERD.
Posted 5/28/2011 4:31 AM (GMT -8)
When I have even a little inflammation my voice gets raspy. However I also have hoshimotos thyroiditis from the lupus. It comes and goes. Sometimes I can sing and sometimes I can't. I'm sorry. This disease has changed me so much. I'm not who I was before. I lost so much, but I am learning to appreciate who I am now. We learn to dance a new dance I guess.
Posted 5/30/2011 11:49 AM (GMT -8)
Hi!
Me, too! Traveling now and my voice is froggy, again. I used to sing with a gospel group in college, sang in choir, and it does make me sad to longer be able to do it. I even complained to my rheumy a funny thing..... he suggested systemic inflammation can affect vocal chords as well. Some days I even have a hard time talking and that's even worse,
hugs,
suetoo
Posted 6/1/2011 5:29 PM (GMT -8)
Something similar happens to me, my voice seems more strained or hoarse, when I mentioned it to my rheumy she said there is a joint in the larynx. So my guess would be it's inflammation from lupus but you should mention it to your doctor just in case.

Take care
Posted 6/1/2011 5:34 PM (GMT -8)
Yup, my vote is with what Stacie says -- some inflammation in the larynx. In addition to your prescription meds, ibuprofen, getting enough rest, avoiding stress, eating balanced meals -- help keep inflammation at bay.

Sometimes my throat does that sort of thing if I simply eat too many starches/sweets over a 2-3 day period.
Posted 6/1/2011 6:09 PM (GMT -8)
Thanks for your replies everyone!  I had no idea that there was a joint in your larynx.  I bet that is exactly what is going on.  I have a follow up appointment in a couple of weeks and I will be sure to mention it to her.  So weird...
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