Re: Voice Problems/Treatment Altenatives

[Guest guest]

I had a paralyzed vocal cord.Dr.put in a nodule that pushed the paralyzed

cord closer to the normal one.It didn't solve the problem,but strengthened

the voice alittle.

Jimmy

Voice Problems/Treatment Altenatives

>Hello everyone! Thanks SO much for all the nice welcomes.

>

>Now for my first question.

>

>I have been having problems with my voice for several years now.

>It is really starting to get worse. I was wondering if any of

>the people here have had any experience in this area?

>

>I have considered the silicone injections to the vocal cord which

>is paralyzed as result of a Vagus nerve tumor. Has this treatment

>been successful for any of the folks here?

>

>I will be going out to see the doctors at the House Ear Clinic

>sometime soon. I know this is probably not in their area, but I hope

>there will be a good doctor near there to discuss the best treatment

>alternatives.

>

>Thanks again for all the nice welcomes. I really look forward to

>getting to know everyone.

>

>Thanks,

>

>Chris

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had a paralyzed vocal cord.Dr.put in a nodule that pushed the paralyzed

cord closer to the normal one.It didn't solve the problem,but strengthened

the voice alittle.

Jimmy

Voice Problems/Treatment Altenatives

>Hello everyone! Thanks SO much for all the nice welcomes.

>

>Now for my first question.

>

>I have been having problems with my voice for several years now.

>It is really starting to get worse. I was wondering if any of

>the people here have had any experience in this area?

>

>I have considered the silicone injections to the vocal cord which

>is paralyzed as result of a Vagus nerve tumor. Has this treatment

>been successful for any of the folks here?

>

>I will be going out to see the doctors at the House Ear Clinic

>sometime soon. I know this is probably not in their area, but I hope

>there will be a good doctor near there to discuss the best treatment

>alternatives.

>

>Thanks again for all the nice welcomes. I really look forward to

>getting to know everyone.

>

>Thanks,

>

>Chris

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had a paralyzed vocal cord.Dr.put in a nodule that pushed the paralyzed

cord closer to the normal one.It didn't solve the problem,but strengthened

the voice alittle.

Jimmy

Voice Problems/Treatment Altenatives

>Hello everyone! Thanks SO much for all the nice welcomes.

>

>Now for my first question.

>

>I have been having problems with my voice for several years now.

>It is really starting to get worse. I was wondering if any of

>the people here have had any experience in this area?

>

>I have considered the silicone injections to the vocal cord which

>is paralyzed as result of a Vagus nerve tumor. Has this treatment

>been successful for any of the folks here?

>

>I will be going out to see the doctors at the House Ear Clinic

>sometime soon. I know this is probably not in their area, but I hope

>there will be a good doctor near there to discuss the best treatment

>alternatives.

>

>Thanks again for all the nice welcomes. I really look forward to

>getting to know everyone.

>

>Thanks,

>

>Chris

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

I was referred by HEI to a doctor in Las Vegas, where I was living, for this

problem. Voice is very hoarse and weak from paralyzed cord. The doctor did

the surgery with saline to give me a temporary trial period. The plan was to

use teflon, which is permanant, but I haven't gone back yet. The trial period

went very well, people kept telling me I sounded a lot better. (clearer &

louder) I asked Dr. Brackmann at HEI about getting it done for real and he

said they are now doing a better procedure that requires putting a piece of

cardilage in the cord. He said the results are much better, less residual

probs with breathing, and its easily reversible. The guy he referred me to is

in Los Angeles and I plan to see him next March, after I get vacation time in

my new job. Ask about this on your visit to HEI.

-Pat

[Guest guest]

Hi

I was referred by HEI to a doctor in Las Vegas, where I was living, for this

problem. Voice is very hoarse and weak from paralyzed cord. The doctor did

the surgery with saline to give me a temporary trial period. The plan was to

use teflon, which is permanant, but I haven't gone back yet. The trial period

went very well, people kept telling me I sounded a lot better. (clearer &

louder) I asked Dr. Brackmann at HEI about getting it done for real and he

said they are now doing a better procedure that requires putting a piece of

cardilage in the cord. He said the results are much better, less residual

probs with breathing, and its easily reversible. The guy he referred me to is

in Los Angeles and I plan to see him next March, after I get vacation time in

my new job. Ask about this on your visit to HEI.

-Pat

[Guest guest]

Hi

I was referred by HEI to a doctor in Las Vegas, where I was living, for this

problem. Voice is very hoarse and weak from paralyzed cord. The doctor did

the surgery with saline to give me a temporary trial period. The plan was to

use teflon, which is permanant, but I haven't gone back yet. The trial period

went very well, people kept telling me I sounded a lot better. (clearer &

louder) I asked Dr. Brackmann at HEI about getting it done for real and he

said they are now doing a better procedure that requires putting a piece of

cardilage in the cord. He said the results are much better, less residual

probs with breathing, and its easily reversible. The guy he referred me to is

in Los Angeles and I plan to see him next March, after I get vacation time in

my new job. Ask about this on your visit to HEI.

-Pat

[Guest guest]

Chirs

Hi, I have been there and done that!!! Yes it works great!!! Only they

used Teflon!!!! It enabled the vocal cord that was paralyzed to pick up

vibes from the one that was working. I completely lost my voice. GO

FOR IT!!!!!!!!! This is day surgery in Canada so you will have no problem

with it in the States!!!!!!

Marnie.

At 05:11 PM 10/25/00 +0000, you wrote:

>Hello everyone! Thanks SO much for all the nice welcomes.

>

>Now for my first question.

>

>I have been having problems with my voice for several years now.

>It is really starting to get worse. I was wondering if any of

>the people here have had any experience in this area?

>

>I have considered the silicone injections to the vocal cord which

>is paralyzed as result of a Vagus nerve tumor. Has this treatment

>been successful for any of the folks here?

>

>I will be going out to see the doctors at the House Ear Clinic

>sometime soon. I know this is probably not in their area, but I hope

>there will be a good doctor near there to discuss the best treatment

>alternatives.

>

>Thanks again for all the nice welcomes. I really look forward to

>getting to know everyone.

>

>Thanks,

>

>Chris

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have not discussed removal or treatment of the tumor with any

doctors. I did discuss the other options a good while back, but I

could not convince myself to pursue the matter further. I have been

lucky that my tumors seem to be growing slowly or not at all. But my

voice has started getting worse w/o the tumor showing any growth???

I

guess any growth even though not perceivable on MRIs can cause new

problems.

I saw a doctor at Emory University in Atlanta. The only option he

gave me was silicone injections. He mentioned a surgical procedure

where they physically move the vocal chord over closer to the

mid-line. However, he said this could be dangerous in my case. He

thought there was another tumor, though very small, on the other

Vagus nerve. He indicated I could run into serious breathing

problems

if the other cord was to become paralyzed as well.

Thanks so much for all the info everyone is sharing with me! It is

so

helpful to be able to get info from people who have been there.

Chris

> Hi

> and welcome. I believe that Pat Dillon discussed this with DRS. at

HEI and

> it was suggested he get it done in Las Vegas, where he lived at the

time. He

> did that. There are a few others on the crew that have had this

done

as

> well. Were you given any information on how to address the tumor on

the

> VEGAS nerve?Were you told the probable results of surgery or

radiation in

> this area at all? I'm very curious what the opinions are of other

drs. in

> regard to tumors in this location.

> Sheryn hoping to receive some information.

> Subject: Voice Problems/Treatment Altenatives

>

>

>

> > Now for my first question.

> >

> > I have been having problems with my voice for several years now.

> > It is really starting to get worse. I was wondering if any of

> > the people here have had any experience in this area?

> >

> > I have considered the silicone injections to the vocal cord which

> > is paralyzed as result of a Vagus nerve tumor. Has this treatment

> > been successful for any of the folks here?

> >

> > I will be going out to see the doctors at the House Ear Clinic

> > sometime soon. I know this is probably not in their area, but I

hope

> > there will be a good doctor near there to discuss the best

treatment

> > alternatives.

> >

> > Thanks again for all the nice welcomes. I really look forward to

> > getting to know everyone.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > Chris

> >

> >

> >

> >