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Aug 30, 2006 | 5:52 PM
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First of all let me say thanks to those of you who have emailed/vmailed me out of concern for my quick departure on Monday. After about 5 minutes into FOX 4 NEWS @ 5 (ie. Monday, August 28th) one of my producers gave me the proverbial "stage hook." My raspy voice was more of a distraction that anything else. As it turns out my allergies have put my vocal cords under attack! That's according to my doctor whom I saw yesterday. He gave me a shot and put me on a steroid plus nasal spray.
I started to loose my voice on Saturday after a few days of sneezing and coughing and coughing and coughing. Thank you very much, ragweed and pigweed. In fact I sounded like Michael Jackson...no kidding! So I spent the weekend nursing my throat with hot tea with lemon Echinacea, honey, and apple cider vinegar. And actually by Monday I sounded a whole lot better; just not good enough.

Anytime this happens (and thank goodness it doesn't happen that often...anymore)it gives me reason for pause/concern. You may remember about 2 1/2 years ago I had polyps removed from my vocal cords after bouts with severe hoarseness. So far my doctor says I am still polyp free.

So I'm back at work today--working off camera on your "SO U THINK U CAN BLOG" reports for GOOD DAY SATURDAY. Don't forget to tune in. And again many thanks for your concern about my voice.

BTW have your vocal cords ever come under attack by allergens or otherwise to the point of hoarseness? How do/did you treat your situation? How long did the hoarseness hang around?

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GratefulGrace read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 6:13 PM

I'm glad you're feeling better Baron. I seem to lose my voice about twice a year, and this is a drag because I have SO much to say! It's also hard to communicate with toddlers and the husband with hand gestures, LOL.
extra read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 6:25 PM

Hey Baron, I’m glad you back and well enough to do work behind the scenes.

I have only lost my voice twice. I realized it was gone on the way to work when I tried singing along with the radio and sounded worse than usual. I could talk a little that day but the second time it happened, I couldn’t make a sound. I didn’t feel bad enough to stay home so I went to work. I didn’t answer the phone and I didn’t have to answer co-worker questions either.

Both times was due to sinuses and only lasted a day so I didn’t go to the doctor or take anything for it.
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 7:02 PM

GratefulGrace,

I'm grateful for your sharing your LOL. The best medicine!
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 7:03 PM

Thanks extra...even silence has it's advantages, huh?
TexasTruBlu read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 7:38 PM

It happens to me EVERY YEAR. Usually when the mountain cedar heads this way. The best solution is a hot toddy and rest. The working solution is hot tea with lemon and honey. Good luck.
Chelle read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 7:43 PM

I had problems with my throat back in May which was the WORST time because it was time to take finals! What I thought were allergies turned out to be strep throat. I was on antibiotics for almost a month and really couldn’t talk much at all….I don’t think my friends and family had a big problem with that part though lol.
fretfall read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 8:43 PM

Baron, I lost my voice three days ago. I am still hoarse or squeaky as my mom says lol. It's driving me crazy not being able to sing! That's a passion of mine!!! But I give it 2 more days until it comes back to normal.

It started out as a cold my son brought home from school. They say that within the first 2 weeks of starting a new job or going to school, you will get sick...sure enough...sure enough lol.

I hope you get to feeling better! Try to rest your voice, the more you talk...the more you might sound like Mickey Mouse lol. Take care of yourself!
Teddybear47 read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 8:49 PM

Welcome Back Baron!Would it be at all possible for you to showcase the fact that MyFoxDFW has built up a strong community of bloggers that have bonded together like a family(Ohaha in Hawaiian)? I think this would be a fantastic thing to showcase cause it'll show how MyFoxDFW haa brought a lot of people together as one people. Thank you ahead of time
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 9:01 PM

TexasTruBlu,

Believe me. I've been on the Hot toddy so much, I'd probably bleed it...100% LOL.
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 9:02 PM

Chelle,

My FOX 4 colleagues would probably say the same thing...behind the scenes! :-)
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 9:04 PM

fretfall,

You get better too. Misery loves company on the blog!! LOL
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 9:07 PM

Teddybear47,

I'll definitely mention in "SO U THINK U CAN BLOG" about how MYFOXDFW has brought so many people together. Was there something more indepth you had in mind in terms of "showcasing"?
Teddybear47 read my blog view my photos
Aug 30, 2006 | 10:04 PM

Well Baron, what I had in mind is that there's a huge community of Bloggers that have grown by leaps and bounds and most importantly, how we've come to care about each other..such as the Blog I did about ProudAmerican's upcoming surgery on Sept 8th and how so many people jumpbed on that blog to send her their love and best wishes.
ProudAmerican read my blog view my photos
Aug 31, 2006 | 7:50 AM

Thank you again TeddyBear!
These are a wonderful group of bloggers.
Like any family we have our scrapes, but in the end we always come together.
leegrimsley read my blog view my photos
Aug 31, 2006 | 7:58 AM

The only thing I ever tried that really helped my allergy-attacked voice is what I call a Semi Hot Toddy.

Semi in that I leave out the whiskey.

Strong tea, boiling hot, mixed with a heavy dose of honey and an equally heavy dose of lemon juice.

I'm not sure how much it helps the voice but it sure makes my throat feel better.
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 31, 2006 | 9:27 PM

Teddybear47...points well taken. Stay tuned to SUTUCB.
BARONVONBLOGLOG read my blog view my photos
Aug 31, 2006 | 9:30 PM

leegrimsley,

You're absolutely right...it can be a tasty remedy...except for in my case after adding apple cider vinegar.
But, hey, in the end I suppose it worked...I'm back on air.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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