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Posted by: Paula B ® 05/04/2006, 01:11:53

I recall reading on here once, that one should not clear your throat while talking. Why? I do it, either when my voice sticks, or a word has a hard time exiting my mouth. I can't help it. It's like I'm pretending that there isn't a problem, and trying to cover it up, or just get over it. Does anyone else know what I am talking about? I also have read that one should not whisper. I actually have been told to whisper, because my voice is so loud, or strong. I would love to talk in a normal tone, but sometimes it's hard. I'm still happy with my unilateral injection which I had on March 11th. Yet it's different than the bilateral ones. I have been able to breathe and talk easier since day one, with no severe breathiness, yet, it is not a perfect voice. I'm not sure if I still need more time for that to happen. I'm not complaining, just observing. :) Any comments would be appreciated, Thanks in advance, Paula (IL) ADSD since March 2005 soa3503@aol.com

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Re: Clearing your throat? Re: Clearing your throat? -- Paula B Top of thread Archive Posted by: twilightdeb ® 05/04/2006, 22:13:31 I was a music major in college, and was taught that clearing your throad was a BIG no no for musicians. Apparently, when you clear your throat, it hits your vocal chords together (violently I might add) and so it's not a good thing. Sadly, I didn't really take the advice that I should have, and when I was diagnosed, my ENT reminded me that it was bad for me, and I was like "oh yeah..." Here are a few alternatives if you need to clear your throat: 1. drink water (it does help) 2. cough drops 3. most importantly, try not to think about it, or the desire to clear your throat just gets worse. I still forget and do it too, and it won't kill you to clear your throat every once in a while, but I hope that answers your question a little. Deb* | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Clearing your throat? Re: Clearing your throat? -- Paula B Top of thread Archive Posted by: BonnieBelle ® 05/05/2006, 17:43:30 I was told to keep track of how often I cleared my throat after my initial visit with the speech pathologist. In one day, after the 39th time, I quit counting. I remember the actor Fernando LLamas was on a talk show. The name escapes me, but I remember he said he was given an exercise to clear the throat. As he began to hum, you hear him raise and lower the tone with his lips together. I tried it a few times. It took too long to work. It was explained to me that whispering requires more muscle work from the throat. Imagine my disappointment at my baseline session. I thought I was doing well. It sounded more pleasant compared to the way I sounded when I struggled to talk. | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Clearing your throat? Re: Re: Clearing your throat? -- BonnieBelle Top of thread Archive Posted by: MaryannaC ® 05/05/2006, 20:31:49 This is totally off topic. I am a singer, diagnosed several years ago with ADSD. I did a Google search and found a post of yours (I think it was yours -- the screen name was the same) on the musicians dystonia bulletin board. Was that yours? Are you also a singer with SD? Please email me off this board: maryanna at twtp dot org. I'd love to exchange stories. I'm not giving up hope of singing again. Thanks! | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Clearing your throat? Re: Re: Clearing your throat? -- MaryannaC Top of thread Archive Posted by: BonnieBelle ® 05/05/2006, 22:34:11 Yes! It's me. I tried to email you! It didn't go through! I love this board! Yes! bonniebellead_sd@yahoo.com | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Clearing your throat? Re: Re: Clearing your throat? -- MaryannaC Top of thread Archive Posted by: Paula B ® 05/06/2006, 00:56:53 Hi Maryanna, Who are you talking about? Not to be rude, but I am unclear who you posted your previous post to? You said you found a post of yours, my question is whose? I'm just a bit confused. Please fill in the blanks, Thanks, Paula | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page Re: Clearing your throat? Re: Re: Clearing your throat? -- Paula B Top of thread Archive Posted by: BonnieBelle ® 05/06/2006, 08:23:14 Hi, Paula! Please the pardon the interruption. I have had the same thing happen to me; anyway, MaryAnna saw my name under your post. I replied to her on this board, but it is still in line to be reviewed. I guess it takes a while to go through the replies before posting them. I have sent her an email already. I apologize for the mixup. Bonnie ADSD 1999 bonniebellead_sd@yahoo.com | Recommend | Alert Where am I? Original message Top of thread Current page