Hoarse voice
Hi, hope everyone is doing well. Just have a question. Dies anyone's voice start to get hoarse after talking for a while? I've been experiencing this for about a year. Not sure if it's Lupus related or Thyroid related.
Hi,
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While a hoarse voice isn't a typical symptom of Lupus, it could be related to your Lupus, depending on what is behind the hoarseness. Swollen glands can be a symptom of Lupus and that could, in theory, impact your voice. And, secondary conditions like Sjogren's like to tag along with a Lupus diagnosis and Sjogren's can cause vocal issues. But, as you mentioned, it could be related to your thyroid issues. If you haven't done so already, I wouls mention this to your doctor and if he/she doesn't have any answers, you can ask for a referral to an ENT if the hoarseness is especially annoying for you.
Best, Erin, Team Member.I become hoarse very easily. Sometimes after being silent for long periods, others simply when I speak. I don't know how much is caused by dryness, a bad thyroid (hypo) or what. It can be embarrassing and is always uncomfortable physically.
Yes, however mine is related to my Sjögren’s syndrome, which is another autoimmune disease.
, thank you for bringing up Sjogren's! It's not unusual for people with an autoimmune condition to also be diagnosed with Sjogren's, so I am glad you mentioned this condition.
Best, Erin, Team member.
Yes! This has happened for years. This is the first time I've seen it mentioned so thank you for bringing this up!
