IPhone 5s bipolar microphone

The microphone on my iPhone 5s is being bipolar, people will hear me on the phone but as soon as it goes to loudspeaker it doesn't work. Siri will not pick up my voice, the video function will not pick up any audio. FaceTime has no audio for me, people can't hear me. However, the Voice Memo test showed no issues, all microphones are working. Also, google can pick up my voice e.g. ok google. Very unusual.
Any help?

I have been experiencing the same issues since purchasing the iPhone 5s at the end of November. I am constantly being told I sound like I am talking through a pillow when I am yelling into the phone. My software is iOS 7.0.4. I have disabled the noise cancelling feature and no improvement. I have an otterbox commander series on the phone that is specially designed for the 5s. Nothing is blocking any of the microphones on the phone. I am at my wits end with this phone and very disappointed with it. My iPhone 4 was much better.

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