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@poppy07

I had my thyroid removed after 3 bouts of Graves’ disease over 30 years and I became allergic to one medication and the other knocked out my immune system so my white cells were gone. I was worried about the nerve for my voice but was happy I could speak ok after but it did take time as my throat was so sore I could not swallow tablets unless crushed for weeks after. It takes time to heal and there is some good advice given by others. Take care and be patient but seek advice in a month to relieve any stress . My surgeon also told me about help with voice if I needed it but give it time. Let us know how things are going in a months time please. Best wishes and rest your voice .

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I also have Grave Disease with a in conclusive nodule. Had surgery to remove half my thyroid also 30 years ago. I was hoarse afterwards, but within 3 months I was back to normal. The key is to rest your vocal cords and drink plenty of fluids. Don’t talk unless you have to. I pinned a note to my shirt saying “I can’t talk above a whisper because of surgery “.
I walked around with a pad and pencil and wrote down what I wanted to say. I did whisper alot though. Good Luck.