I am not an alcohol drinker except on rare occasions. Glass of champagne at Christmas. Glass of red wine when visiting the parents in law. Half pint of ale at some folk sessions.

Do drink lots of water, more than 64 ounces easily. And yeah, it means I make frequent bathroom visits. Ginger is a no go. Tears my tummy up something fierce.

On occasion my throat feels like I've swallowed shards of glass.   Usually after I have my head tilted down chin to chest for too long. Happens when I fall asleep watching telly.

I also have under active thyroid which sometimes makes my throat feel tight or full or both.

I think I really need to practice more often but a little at a time and put much less umph into it.