I tried to google, but came up with nothing. It probably is nothing. Anyway, when i try to speak, my throat sort of cuts off and i can't speak. I'll have to clear my throat several times before i can speak again. Sometimes it goes away immediately, other times, i have to keep clearing my throat for at least a minute. This can be awkward when answering a question or just saying hello to someone. I think it's mostly happened after a long period of not speaking to anyone? Like getting home and having no reason to talk b/c you are alone till you see someone the very next day. Is this normal for the lot of you? It just started happening the past year i believe. Should i gargle something in the mornings and speak out words or something to help?
Anxiety issues? I had this problem as a kid and stuttered pretty badly. Got better as I got older, but it still pops up every now and again, especially during public speaking. When it happens I just hum a short tune to myself for a few seconds and start again. Works pretty much every time, unless I'm especially nervous.
I think it's worth just seeing a doctor to look at your throat. Various things can happen that mean it's a little blocked versus normal or something could be up with your vocal cords. Just my 2 cents.
I don't know, i just don't think it's that big of a deal and i think doctors are a waste of money for most little things. I'll just gargle water with salt in the morning or something and sing a song. Thanks anyway.
happens to me every now and then. like your voice box just doesnt want to work. if i havent talked in awhile or its early in the morning i just hum in my throat for a half second before i start talking.
How old are you? Has it been getting worse? Does anything make it worse or better? Do you smoke or drink? Do you have dry eyes or nose? What time of day does this affect you the most?
My dad had these symptoms. Ended up being diagnoses years ago with something called Spasmodic Dysphonia (sp.). Basically his muscles in his throat were constricting his vocal cords. He can still talk, but he is real raspy and talks in almost a loud whisper. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spasmodic_dysphonia Point is, go see a doctor and don't end up like my father.
It's possible dry mouth or damaged salivary glands. Could be autoimmune issue I'd get a test done and monitor it and try a few of these home remedies first.
Hows about no. That is nowhere near normal and could get bad quickly. Go see a doctor (ENT specialist if you can find one) as soon as you can.
I don't think i've ever been to the doctor in my adult life. Do i just go to some clinic by my house and ask for a "check up" or something and they check out every issue i have with my body?
Well yeah, it depends on if you have insurance, but how much is your life worth to you? Schedule an appointment with an ENT specialist. The first google result for Houston was http://www.houstonent.com/dr-james-martin/ . Do some research and schedule an appointment with some ENT as soon as you can.
Ya I think I'd know I'm a med student chief. Sometimes it's something simple and other times it's severe. If op had no other serious complaints the. It's best to start off on the conservative side of treatment. Don't get me wrong sometimes minor things turn out to be huge and vice versa. Seen some odd stuff. Ya just head to a clinic and give them your chief complaint and if it's te first time you see the doc they should do a full check up just to see overall health and for any systemic prob that could be affecting you.
I'm a med student as well, since you want to be so arrogant. I'd be willing to bet I'm doing a lot better in med school as well chief.
No, you were right the first time, year long history of not being able to speak for up to minutes, lets try some home remedies and wait and see.
