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Topic: soar throat & strained voice

abbyjo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16073

posted

Hi,

I keep getting soar throats that seem to last

a few days then fade. Wondering if this could

be a herx or something?

Also, my most annoying problem is that when I

talk (even when I don't have soar throat) my

vocal cords feel strained and my throat

tightens up. Basically it hurts to talk and I'm

starting to feel self conscious.

I've been on treatment for a little over a

year, lots of improvements but this newer

symptom is driving me nuts! Thanks for your

input:)

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abbyjo

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ConnieMc
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 191

posted

It could be acid reflux. I was told that some people don't really get heartburn but have throat symptoms from reflux.

Connie

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sutherngrl
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 16270

posted

I have this too. It is a strain to talk. My throat also feels like it is closing up half the time. Has been this way for about 8 months.

I have been treating for 16 months. Mine has gotten worse lately, yet my other symptoms have slightly improved.

Been taking prilosec for 6 weeks and it hasn't helped.

I think it might be irritated cranial nerves. No one seems to take it seriously, however it scares me to death.

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abbyjo
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16073

posted

Thanks Connie, I will look into that!

Sutherngirl- Are you treating babs? Wondering if it could be related to that vs. the lyme.

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abbyjo

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psano2
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11711

posted

I think I have the same thing you describe. Sometimes my throat will start to feel a little tight and I have difficulty speaking in a normal voice and can only whisper.

I have attributed it to Babesia because it often happens after I've taken my Babs meds. My senses tell me it's a Babesia herx, but it doesn't happen every time.

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Cindy Ss
Unregistered

posted

This happened to me too last fall, mostly not so much any more. It was like my throat was strained like I was talking in a strained voice. It was a little irritating but wouldn't last long.

Maybe had it one day for a while then not have it for a while then have it again for a day or so.

I noticed this before I had dx. Had bite in 8/08 dx 6/09 I notice my eyes watering and this strained throat before any of other symptoms. I thought it was allergies.

I guess this is another symptom that we all possibly share.

I know what you are saying, probably different degrees of strain for each of us. Mine was like my voice box was strained but I never really sounded any different. It felt raw for a while after but never lasted longer than a day.

Another odd symptom we share [Roll Eyes]

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Nicole_Denise
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 20620

posted

I have the same thing. It got worse when I started treatment. I have no idea what it is from.

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greenbow
Member
Member # 21463

posted

i have the same symptom and it is such an effort to speak..wow i thought i was the only one...i HATE this disease..keep fighting ya'll!

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