Croaky Voice

[aardvark]

About 6 weeks ago I got a horrible virus which caused me to loose my voice. After a week and a half my voice returned but was very croaky.
Now, although much improved, I’m still croaky and a bit deeper than I was.
I’m so afraid I have throat cancer. I’m trying to keep my sensible head on but my HA is running riot in my head.

[concerned_hippo]

It's really unlikely that you'll have had a virus which caused this symptom and are now experiencing something else that causes the exact same symptom. The best explanation for your current circumstance is just that you still haven't fully recovered. Give it some more time.

[aardvark]

Thank you. My sensible head says this but my silly head keeps running riot. I keep ruminating on all sorts of frightening things. I’m trying very hard to stop this but it’s so difficult.

[luigi44]

Thank you. My sensible head says this but my silly head keeps running riot. I keep ruminating on all sorts of frightening things. I’m trying very hard to stop this but it’s so difficult.

Hi there, sorry t o hear about it. I have a very similar problem and gone to see ENT specialist who was not much help to be honest but he excluded anything nasty although was unable to solve the problem. I have a very hoarse voice and nobody seems to know why. Some days better than others but still unusual for me. I suffer from anxiety though and this does not help as at times it gets me into a panic. Get your doctor to refer you to ENT and they will be bale to let you know, if you are really worried. Not knowing and worrying is the worst thing. If you are like me and they don't see anything soon you will be worrying about something else as my anxiety takes over. I know this does not help much, but seeing a ENT specialist would be your best bet. Regards.

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Also, ever heard about something called Globus hystericus'? that's me all over! In the end it's nothing but to me it is everything! My head thinking all sorts of things is the worst!

[aardvark]

Thank you for this. My voice is improving. I’m trying to use a soft voice and rest it as much as possible.
I intend to return to my GP after another week if things have not improved significantly.
You are right about the anxiety returning about something else. Most days thoughts of illness pass through my mind. I’m taking seretraline daily but to be honest my mind is too powerful and seems to over ride the medication.