On Tue, 6 Jun 2000 19:39:17 EDT, vocalist-temporary@egroups.com wrote:
> This reminds me of a question I have been needing to ask: I have a lot
of
> "water-weight gain" each month and this affects my vocal cords-they feel
> edematous just like ALL the rest of me. Would taking a mild diuretic at
this
> time adversely affect my cords? As it is, my singing voice is NOT what
it
> should be for about one week a month, I thought maybe a diuretic might
> actually help my voice especially if I drink enough water. What do you
guys
> think?
>
> Leslie
A diuretic might improve the 'quality' of your voice but I would not
advocate singing on one unless you've been on one chronically and have
equilibrated.
John M. Schweinfurth, MD
Laryngology and Professional Voice Care
Assistant Professor
Penn State University Medical Center
Hershey, PA
(717) 531-6822
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