Dear Vocalisters!
I shared earlier how my ENT had diagnosed reflux because my vocal cords were
inflamed, had tiny nodules and I started the morning sounding like a bass.
(I'm a soprano.) I also have constant phlegm. I "taste" salt and not acid,
but who am I to contradict his findings.
I got put onto expensive medication for two months, which did not really
seem to help. I also have pain which feels very much like a duodenal
ulcer.He suggested I have a gastroscopy.He also wanted me to run around with
a tube in my nose to measure acidity. This would have been on the day that
my husband was conducting the Symphony Orchestra, so I did not want to start
a new fashion for Conductor/composer wives!!
I needed to see my GP, who suggested an alternate, less invasive route.
I have just had a barium meal (yummy) and a blood test. Well, there is no
reflux, no ulcer and no hernia.
So now what?
My cords are still inflamed and I still have phlegm.
Could my Irritable Bowel and allergies have something to do with it? The ENT
could not see sinusitis as being a huge problem.
Should I be steaming to try to help the inflammation?
I'm very glad that I do not have to have a hernia op, but now I am back to
where I started.
Any suggestions? (You can mail me privately if you feel the topic has been
exhausted on the list, but I really feel very frustrated)
Regards
Susi
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