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Can AS be a cause of chronic laryngitis? Has anyone else had this experience? Diuretic? Ablation? Causes possibly?

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Belmar, NJ
August 12, 2025
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Members shared experiences with chronic laryngitis linked to inflammatory conditions, with one member describing a diagnosis of essential tremor of the tongue and larynx that caused voice cutting out mid-word, which improved through daily deep breathing exercises, avoiding inflammatory triggers, drinking lemon water, and taking antihistamines. Several members discussed potential causes including recent cervical spine ablations, strong diuretics like bumetanide, and the possibility of lymphatic rather than water retention causing swelling, with practical advice to research medication side effects independently and consider functional medicine practitioners for better coordination. A recurring theme was frustration with specialists not communicating with each other, the challenge of distinguishing which new symptoms come from which condition or medication, and the importance of patient self-advocacy in managing complex overlapping health issues.

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While the search results don't specifically address chronic laryngitis, they do indicate that AS can affect breathing and airway structures. AS can impact the throat area (pharynx) and airway (trachea) by causing compression and inflammation, which could potentially contribute to throat issues.

Some key ways AS might Show Full Answer

While the search results don't specifically address chronic laryngitis, they do indicate that AS can affect breathing and airway structures. AS can impact the throat area (pharynx) and airway (trachea) by causing compression and inflammation, which could potentially contribute to throat issues.

Some key ways AS might affect the throat and airways:
• Inflammation in cervical spine can lead to respiratory difficulties
• AS can compress nerve centers that control breathing
• The condition may physically compress the throat and airway passages
• AS can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which impacts the jaw area It's important to discuss any chronic throat symptoms with your rheumatologist and potentially an ENT specialist. They can properly evaluate whether your symptoms are related to your AS or if there may be other underlying causes that need to be addressed. The connection between throat issues and AS can be complex and may require specialized medical attention to determine the exact cause and appropriate treatment.

August 12, 2025
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have to correct myself I am on a strong water pill since changing my blood pressure medication a few months ago. I am wondering if it has to do with the new diuretic I am on. My feet and ankles were swelling so the doctor added this diuretic.

August 12, 2025
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

This happened to me. Probably due to inflammation in the neck, I had an Otolaryngologist diagnose me with "organic essential tremor of the tongue, throat, and larynx. My voice was a little raspy, but mostly it would simply cut out mid word all together. The spasms in the throat do that. At its worst, in conjunction with chronic costochondroitis, I would also need to take a deep breath every other word or so just to vocalize on the exhale. Foget holding a phone conversation or speaking up over the slightest background noise. Needless to say, immensely frustrating. Now i rarely have that problem. Deep diaphragmatic breathing exercises daily have been very helpful, as has been avoiding inflammatory substances like food triggers, scented candles, air fresheners, and high outdoor pollution days. Drinking 70oz water a day with a bit of lemon in it has also helped a lot. It washes out of the throat any post nasal drip irritants that we just become accustomed to over time and don't realize are adding to vocal challenges. Taking a daily antihistamine may be helpful. Yours in better health P 😌🙏

August 12, 2025
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. It took me a couple years to get mine back completely and steong again. Deep diaphragmatic breathing and singing worked best for me.

September 5, 2025
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thank you for all of this information. I am going to try it and do a few other things. ☮️💜

August 14, 2025

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