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Vocal cord paralysis

Posted by A.Jane @ajane, Nov 4, 2012

I have left vocal cord paralysis . Had injection surgery twice with no benefit. I'm a active professional and need to talk. anyone out there found success with treatment at Mayo clinic ?

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billy7pan | @billy7pan | Jan 2, 2023
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@hopeful33250

I had a EGD and the doctor noticed some resistance that he attributed to possibly cervical osteophytes. When I looked this term up I see that it affects swallowing, of which I do have problems. Also, I have a paralyzed vocal cord that was treated surgically with an implant at Cleveland Clinic a couple of years ago. Can anyone relate to the cervical osteophytes or the paralyzed vocal cord?

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Thank you so very much for your quick reply. I have just now started this journey, so no I have not. But at least now I do have a direction to go in also I have a very good family physician that I was going to speak with about his recommendations that he may have. I will also check out this link.

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motek | @motek | Jan 2, 2023
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@billy7pan

I noticed that all these comments are a few years old so I am unsure anyone will respond ,but here goes. I have a paralyzed left vocal cord. It became paralyzed a few weeks after I had heart surgery for a PDA. I was told that it was the scar tissue from my surgery that did this. After a couple years my voice was restored for a few years. Then I caught an upper respiratory infection that caused laryngitis. Of course this didn't go away. Had the vocal cord checked and was told the virus affected the vocal cord because it was weak, and it has been this way for a few years. Would love to find a doctor for this, does anyone know of a clinic or doctor that they would reccommend.I live in NC around the Asheville area. I don't mind a bit of a drive,but was hoping that I could find someone within a couple hours,maybe? Appreciate any help.

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Speech pathologists are often the people to turn to for help with strengthening a paralyzed vocal fold. Good luck!

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billy7pan | @billy7pan | Jan 3, 2023
In reply to @hopeful33250 "I had a EGD and the doctor noticed some resistance that he attributed to possibly cervical..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

I had a EGD and the doctor noticed some resistance that he attributed to possibly cervical osteophytes. When I looked this term up I see that it affects swallowing, of which I do have problems. Also, I have a paralyzed vocal cord that was treated surgically with an implant at Cleveland Clinic a couple of years ago. Can anyone relate to the cervical osteophytes or the paralyzed vocal cord?

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Thank you for the input. I did go that route, unfortunately it didn't work. Was hoping though.

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yvettemen | @yvettemen | Mar 2 8:37pm

Hi, I recently had a vocal cord injection on my left laryngeal nerve as it was cut by the doctor when removing my nodule. Any massaging or exercises which anyone has done to make your vocal cords stronger.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Mar 3 1:50am
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Hi, I recently had a vocal cord injection on my left laryngeal nerve as it was cut by the doctor when removing my nodule. Any massaging or exercises which anyone has done to make your vocal cords stronger.

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@yvettemen Here is a page from Mayo describing treatment for vocal cord paralysis. They can put in an implant to let the vocal cord meet again to restore the voice.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vocal-cord-paralysis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378878

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