Do you think having laryngitis is more difficult for women or men?
By someonesmom
@someonesmom (5761)
Canada
March 3, 2008 3:21pm CST
Aside from any accompanying physical pain, which may have caused this condition, who do you think finds it harder, not to be able to speak?
If you do get laryngitis, how do you communicate, until you're back to normal again?
Do you find it a 'welcome break' not to 'have to speak?'
What do you do about any phone calls you receive, especially those that may need your immediate attention?
Have you ever 'pretended' to have laryngitis for any reason?
This discussion is in honour of a friend 'here,' who gave me the idea, without even realizing it.:)
I do not intend for this to be a 'battle of the sexes,' but am just curious, as to what everyone has to say. Thanks.
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8 responses
@weemam (13372)
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3 Mar 08
I actually lost my voice years ago when I had a throat infection , Hubby thought all his birthdays had come at once , for me it was really frustrating as I chatter all the time lol , It didn't last long , so in my case it was bad for the woman great for the guy lol xx
@mummymo (23706)
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3 Mar 08
The obvious answer is that women find it harder as in general they are better at communicating vocally than men but we all know that men always suffer more than women right? lol I have had laryngitis before and i found it soooo frustrating not to be able to speak - I had to work between writing things down and miming what I was trying to say! The phone I would have to leave to someone else as it was impossible! xxx
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
25 Mar 08
Hi mummymo,
I'm finally getting around to responding here (see weemam's response). I agree that most men have a lower tolerance for pain, hence, we have the babies, and that women are much more communicative overall. Of course, there are definitely exceptions. Loss of voice is very frustrating! Thanks for sharing here. Take care, and big hugs to you. 
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@caramello (4377)
• Australia
26 Mar 08
This is a very frustrating thing to happen, especially to a woamn who loves to talk! It is even harder on the phone as you try to do hand movements and the one on the other end cannot see them. lol My husband does find it a blessing though for the short amount of piece he receives, such a nasty man!
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
26 Mar 08
It sure is frustrating, in so many ways. I've never lost my voice completely, but have come close. I can see where I'd automatically try hand movements too, without even thinking. My (late) husband was not really a talker, awhile after we were married, so he felt that I talked too much. I think this can be the case with a lot of men. Thanks for sharing.
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
4 Mar 08
I hate having it. I usually get it once or twice every winter. The worse time was when I was a foster parent and had it. There is nothing harder than yelling at a kid in writing. LOL It usually takes me about 2 weeks to get over it and by then I am so ready to have my voice back.
**AT PEACE WITHIN**
~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
25 Mar 08
Hi twoey,
I'm sorry I'm so late with this, but I haven't been feeling that great, for awhile. "There is nothing harder than yelling at a kid in writing." I love it! 
Two weeks is a very long time to go without your voice. I hope you've been well this winter. Thanks for sharing.
Two weeks is a very long time to go without your voice. I hope you've been well this winter. Thanks for sharing.
@vera5d (4005)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I would say for the man, because the guy would like to complain about it but can't...most guys i know love to complain when they are sick...though for a girl who never shuts up it may be more annoying.
i've never lost my voice...so can't really relate unfortunately...just surmising :)
have a nice day!
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
26 Mar 08
Hi vera5d,
I guess it can be equally hard for both sexes, depending on the individual. I'm glad to hear that you've never had to experience this. You have a great day too, and thanks for your response.
@dengke125 (12)
• Singapore
4 Mar 08
actually speaking, i will try my best to have an effective communication with others by using gester or facial lauguage.Sometimes i can type it on my lap-top or write my words on the paper.
When i receive phone calls which need me to give immediately feedback, i will try to write down all the important notes in the phone call,then apologize to the caller and will SMS back him or email him about the information what he wants to get in the phone call.
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
25 Mar 08
These are all good ways of communicating without talking. Although it's hard, and frustrating, it definitely can be done. Thanks for your response. I hope you're enjoying myLot.
@Angelwriter (1954)
• United States
3 Mar 08
I can't imagine it would be any harder for one gender than the other. I'm female, for the record. I used to lose my voice maybe twice a month or more, especially in cold weather, and sometimes at work. When I did, I'd either whisper or write my responses on a piece of paper. And, my co-workers picked up the slack as far as answering phones (I worked at a library). I've never pretended laryngitis, but it was never a big hassle when I did have it.
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
25 Mar 08
Wow, it'd be really hard to lose your voice that often. At least, it would be for me, as I find it very frustrating. I'm glad you found a way to communicate at work. Thanks for your response.
@Little_Stormy (6883)
• United States
4 Mar 08
definitely women! we tend to like talking more than men! we are true blue communicators! although I have seen a few men that could keep up, it's rare.
I can't stand even the thought of not being able to talk! that would be a nightmare! and has been every time I've been unable to talk.. which is even rarer! lol!
I've took several courses in sign language (seriously!), just to cover my bases if I ever became unable to speak! at least I would be able to communicate!
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
25 Mar 08
I agree with what you've said about women, although of course, there are exceptions, where some men love to talk, and women don't. I haven't really had full blown laryngitis, but have come close, and it was really difficult, and frustrating. Wow, I think it's wonderful that you've taken courses. It must be really interesting! Thanks for your response.
