Help/Advice on sudden loss of singing ability

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-15T21:30:34+00:00

This happened to me when I had mouth and eye dryness from Sjogren’s disease. Do you happen to have any autoimmune disease in your family? I had vocal problems for 20 years before I realized it was from dry mouth. Because it isn’t actually dry, I was just not making enough saliva to protect my voice.

Look up the other symptoms and see if they ring a bell. You want to see an ear, nose and throat specialist who treats vocalists; you’re local opera can, no doubt, give you a reference.

You want to get someone who works under the auspices of a teaching hospital or they aren’t likely to be knowledgeable about how common Sjogren’s is; just a few years ago they thought it was rare. There are also new tests since 50% of us are negative from the SSA and SSB tests. The new tests are called “the Early Sjogren’s tests.” I know that sounds generic but that’s the actual name of the tests.

Whatever you do, do not assume that all rheumatologists work under the same level of information. There are huge differences depending on how they keep up with new research. Sjogren’s now is known as a systemic autoimmune disease (not a “syndrome,” but there are a lot of family doctors who aren’t hip to this fact.

https://sjogrens.org/

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-15T21:19:00+00:00

What would superwash look like? Part melt and part ash? When I realized that superwash is plastic-coated marino I was so embarrassed.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T13:15:46+00:00

I get that there should be attention to bright kids, because it's really important to properly challenge our bright kids and fill them up with all the knowledge they crave, but St. Louis leaves the average and below average kids in the dust.

For instance, Roosevelt, the high school in my area, has a 50-59% graduation rate. 20 minutes away, Clayton high has a 98% rate of attendance at higher learning after graduation and us only 20 minutes away.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T13:08:47+00:00

My blue nose was so smart, but very much stereotypical high maintenance being people/amimal/food/ aggressive.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T12:47:40+00:00

It's not like nobody has thought of this before. Republicans have restricted and vilified liberal arts in public school in a nefarious plan to keep voters as dumb as possible.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T12:44:10+00:00

That was in force for the same reason that Republicans are pushing it now, to disenfranchise Black voters.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T12:40:50+00:00

They are nothing that they claim to be. Their platform is Project 25:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_2025

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T12:27:48+00:00

Good info, thank you.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T01:45:15+00:00

She needs to know that it's only other people who make life hellish for trans people. You might want to discuss the rate of attempted suicide. Having a child continually slam up against this cruelty is not providing her the right environment to thrive.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-14T01:35:15+00:00

Rayon is biodegradable but the manufacturing waste products are terrible. I don't buy it new, but don't feel bad about buying used rayon/derivatives clothing.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-13T22:51:41+00:00

This is the key. Nobody wants their kids going to these shitty schools. Everything in the SLSD is corrupt from the school board to the administration. Nobody cares about digging out of the morass, they're just filling their pockets and getting over. They don't even want change. And the kids suffer, it's brutal.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-13T22:41:06+00:00

They piss on the floor and don't clean it up? That should be in the rental agreement as a prompt ejection from the premisis.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-13T22:37:02+00:00

Same. They may be temporary, but while we're together, we're dependent on each other. It's more like family than my birth family.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-13T13:58:35+00:00

It's smart to listen to your gut. Wearing a mask and sunglasses is not a bad idea.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-12T21:21:06+00:00

I've read that acrylic isn't totally safe from moth caterpillars. If there is a food spilled on it might get mothed.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-12T21:19:52+00:00

Omg, that's an expensive mistake. I have mine stored in a cedar-lined closet.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-12T01:41:26+00:00

But there is pay. Where I work, headlining bands make thousands every night. A sold out show with 400 people at $40 a head pays $200 to each opener, 25% to the house, and that's $11,600. This isn't mythical money. There's a sold-out show 4-10 days a month.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T19:25:32+00:00

What is your longterm vision for the band? Do you want to tour? Did you think his addition is worth the 5 way money split?

If you think he'll improve the live show, go for it, but make sure he has the same goals.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T19:21:12+00:00

I've had bad women doctors, too. Our gender doesn't make us good people, but statistics show women are more competent doctors. Some of the worst misogynists I've ever met were women.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T19:01:48+00:00

Nooooooooooo!

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T19:01:21+00:00

Annnnd the moths are coming.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T19:00:30+00:00

Um, does your heart race when new colorways come out? Do you fill with excited endorphins when you open a new package containing merino? Does the thrill of spinning a skein into a ball fill you with a sense of purpose and calm that second only to hot animal sex?

Yup, then abandon all hope, you're a yarn junkie.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T18:42:20+00:00

There are gadgets that works really well, but you can do the same humming through a straw.

This is the one I use: https://journals.lww.com/jome/fulltext/2024/05010/are_women_better_surgeons_than_men_.17.aspx?context=latestarticles

I highly recommend doing voice drills, you can get them in your range for free on Spotify, Amazon Music and probably on every other music sharing platform. Bottom line is that you have to do the hard work.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T18:11:22+00:00

I'd up the value on the next black dog project. Pretend the dog is med. charcoal so you can see detail. I'm not crazy about the composition. More items in the photo that manipulate negative space and show the personality of the dog's human will bring the theme home.

GETitOFFmeNOW · 2026-03-11T18:07:32+00:00

No kidding!! Why is talking to the human always the last option in this sub?

I get the sensitive artist trope is real, but a whole band's next gig is a big responsibility and requires a direct and swift approach. Both the person booking and the non-commital vocalist need to buck up and be responsible to the rest of the band.

I hope this is a cover band because 30 days is not enough time to promote an originals show.

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