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A couple of nights ago I woke up with some pretty bad acid pain in my throat, and I was mad. I’m doing everything right, for cryin’ out loud! No eating or drinking for three hours before bedtime, no alcohol, sleeping at an angle, and taking medicine (er, when I remember). It happened again the [...]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KEREN!!!!!!! My voice has sounded much more normal lately, and singing isn’t as difficult as it used to be. I graduated from the couch to a bed a couple of weeks ago, but forgot to write about it. We prototyped Brad’s bed by propping up one end with cement blocks. (Those classy green [...]

Well, we finally have an answer to my three-month-long hoarse voice. I have vocal nodules, and yes – acid reflux. I had the visit to the ENT today, and it was quick and horrible. The doctor was incredibly nice, and we chatted pleasantly as I tried to ignore that he was putting a lighted probe [...]

I went to the doctor today about my stupid voice, and he set up an appointment with an ENT in Lincoln.  They’re going to stick a camera in my nose!  (Do you think I’ll be able to post a picture of that?)  Anyway, I asked my doctor if I should keep taking the rest of [...]

So, one of the things I’m supposed to try for this ‘acid reflux’ is sleeping on an incline.  I tried several times over Christmas break to sleep in a chair or on the sofa all propped up, but that was uncomfortable.  I’ve tried lots of pillows in bed, but that’s also uncomfortable, and I wind [...]

I’m calling it my “Vow of Silence” weekend. It’s too dang hard to talk, so I’m giving the ol’ shouter a rest. No talking. None. Nada. I’ve got a whole list of things to do, and maybe I can get some stuff done if I’m not yapping at myself all the time. I’m sure Lloyd’s [...]