Could use some happy thoughts Ladies!

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Posted by BunnyBride

Opps! Hit the wrong thing there!

Ahh reflux! OK! Do you take anything for it currently? Do you think it's stress induced? A good holistic remedy is diglisterized licorice root extract. It's not drying to the throat at all and seems to work just as well as Prilosec and the like.

Drink as much water as you can with out drowning My voice teacher recommends at least 10 glasses a day. That doesn't include the water you should drink while working out and what not. When it's really hot or really cold drink even more! Have you tried throat coat tea? It really lubricates the throat and tastes yummy too!

Heavy weights. Ok. This may seem strange but I've been warned by voice teachers for many years to avoid lifting heavy weights. The muscles around your vocals folds are very delicate and need to remain flexible and soft. If you strain at all or hold your breath while lifting it can cause stress to these little muscles. I stopped lifting weights about a year ago (I do vinyasa flow yoga instead) and have noticed that my singing voice is more flexible and I can get my voice warmed up much quicker. Do you try to warm up before heading to school?

I was never officially diagnosed with nodes but when I went to college I had some vocal damage (bad voice teacher) and was placed with a damaged voice specialist. They suspected nodes but the hoarseness and warbly vibrato went away with the better training. I haven't had problems since. I also don't have to talk all day like you do!

Try not to stress to much. I'm sure whatever is wrong will be fixed. It seems like you have good doctors you trust and with your solid singing technique it may just be a slight adjustment to your speech. I have a friend who is also a chorus/music teacher and has had voice issues as well. Working with a speech teacher helped her immensly

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Thanks! Who do you study voice with now? Are they local?

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I live in Manhattan. Depending on where you live she may be Her name is Lisa Rochelle. She's a technique nazi. Very very well educated and is constantly taking classes to brush up. She's located on the upper west side. 73rd and Broadway.

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I live in Manhattan. Depending on where you live she may be Her name is Lisa Rochelle. She's a technique nazi. Very very well educated and is constantly taking classes to brush up. She's located on the upper west side. 73rd and Broadway.

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Oh fabulous...i thought you were out near Gail

I live n middle island so its not really local but I bet she is amazing..what is her name?

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I live in Manhattan. Depending on where you live she may be Her name is Lisa Rochelle. She's a technique nazi. Very very well educated and is constantly taking classes to brush up. She's located on the upper west side. 73rd and Broadway.

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Oh fabulous...i thought you were out near Gail

I live n middle island so its not really local but I bet she is amazing..what is her name?

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Lisa Rochelle She has a website...I can also ask her if maybe she's knows anyone who works out on the island. She has lots of contacts and may know of someone great.

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I live in Manhattan. Depending on where you live she may be Her name is Lisa Rochelle. She's a technique nazi. Very very well educated and is constantly taking classes to brush up. She's located on the upper west side. 73rd and Broadway.

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Oh fabulous...i thought you were out near Gail

I live n middle island so its not really local but I bet she is amazing..what is her name?

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Lisa Rochelle She has a website...I can also ask her if maybe she's knows anyone who works out on the island. She has lots of contacts and may know of someone great.

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That would be so helpful! Thank you so much!

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Posted by BunnyBride



I live in Manhattan. Depending on where you live she may be Her name is Lisa Rochelle. She's a technique nazi. Very very well educated and is constantly taking classes to brush up. She's located on the upper west side. 73rd and Broadway.

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Oh fabulous...i thought you were out near Gail

I live n middle island so its not really local but I bet she is amazing..what is her name?

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Lisa Rochelle She has a website...I can also ask her if maybe she's knows anyone who works out on the island. She has lots of contacts and may know of someone great.

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That would be so helpful! Thank you so much!

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No problem at all! I know how hard it is to feel like something may be wrong with your voice. I have to email her tonight so I'll ask her and FM you any details she gives me

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I live in Manhattan. Depending on where you live she may be Her name is Lisa Rochelle. She's a technique nazi. Very very well educated and is constantly taking classes to brush up. She's located on the upper west side. 73rd and Broadway.

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Oh fabulous...i thought you were out near Gail

I live n middle island so its not really local but I bet she is amazing..what is her name?

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Lisa Rochelle She has a website...I can also ask her if maybe she's knows anyone who works out on the island. She has lots of contacts and may know of someone great.

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That would be so helpful! Thank you so much!

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No problem at all! I know how hard it is to feel like something may be wrong with your voice. I have to email her tonight so I'll ask her and FM you any details she gives me

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Thank you thank you thank you!! Voice 'injuries' are so awful...i feel so vulnerable! lol

Lauren I just wanted to let you know my thoughts & prayers are with you!!! It sounds like Gail's sister has some good advice too - I hope all works well in the end. Luv u hun!

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Well i hope everything works out. What are your options?

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Thanks girls...basically I will need vocal rest and speech therapy. I obviously will not leave my job because of this...i will have to just be very creative and come up with some kick a ss lessons that don't involve me talking or singing. lol Luckily I am in the later part of the year...this would really be worse if it was November!

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Oh gee Lauren. I hope the rest works. Is there any type of surgery perhaps?? Or is that liek alst resort?? I know how much u love ur job. That so is NOT an option to leave. We will have to figure out some fun things fo ryou to do with them.

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Surgery is an option but I would never do it. Julie Andrews had it and her vocal cords were permanently damaged from it. I will have to learn to talk properly and not shout...so hard for me since I am an Italian Loud talker! (I'm sure you understand! )

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HAHAHA I SOOOO UNDERSTAND! lol
And yes its such a shame about Julie Andrews. wouldnt risk it either. Just be careful & we will all help to figure out somethings for you.

i hope u feel better and this wee gives u the rest ur voice needs

Feel better Get some rest this week! No talking at all. Make some note cards for yourself to use with DH.