Laryngitis?

[Sirrahsim]

I have had a cold but started losing my voice last night. Now I can barely speak and it feels like something is wrapped around my throat making it tough to swallow. When I do speak, my voice is VERY low like a man's voice. I can also clearly see a line of swollen tissue on my neck above where my thyroid goiter usually shows up...
If it isn't laryngitis what else could it be?

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Better go and see a doctor!!

[mina'smomma]

The only other thing I would be able to think of Missy is strep. I agree with Lut you need to get in and see your Dr. either which way. Try gargaling (sp?) with salt water to see if that helps with the scratchyness.

[Craftlady]

Your probably looking at strep throat which is very contagous.

[Sirrahsim]

I don't think it is strep because it is NOT painful. It's annoying but not painful... I can't afford to be housebound today... Boomer is getting his shots this afternoon!

[sirrahved]

What's that Boomer? You think Mom should take care of herself today, instead of worrying about you? What a selfless cat, willing to sacrifice his appointment with the whitecoats for his human! :D

Strep isn't always painful, at least it wasn't with me. I probably had 30 or so strep infections before they finally took my tonsils out.

You really should see a doctor.