Since Thanksgiving, I have had a bout with laryngitis, (yes 22 days!). After my third trip back to the doctor and working on my double dose of antibiotics and second round of prednisone, I have been placed on vocal rest for a minimum of two days. Those two days started Monday at 5:00pm. First of all, I know those that know me think I am a quiet person. Well, I am not really. I do like to talk when I have something to contribute to the conversation and when I am with friends and family. So this vocal rest has been quite interesting.
A couple of observations, when people learn that you are not supposed to be talking, they will do one of two things: they will whisper or they will talk really loudly. It's OK. You can use your normal voice. My hearing is just fine. Second observation is the quality of my conversations have dropped because I either have to write out what I want to say or type it or try sign language, which I am not very good at!
Hopefully, the meds and the vocal rest will restore my voice. Otherwise, it will be a visit to the ENT specialist for a look inside my throat and my vocal cords. Something, I really don't want to have to experience!
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