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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marydwyer51 | @marydwyer51 | Mar 24, 2018

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@jimjudym4 and @marydwyer51 Here are a couple of links to websites that explain Gore-Tex thyroplasty" https://medicine.uiowa.edu/iowaprotocols/medialization-laryngoplasty-type-i-thyroplasty-eptfe-gore-tex..." + (show)

Yes she did my first laser cordotomy, but was very conservative in the amount removed. It wasn’t enough so I had to have another and I went to Dr Alemar at Cleveland clinic in Weston FL, close to home. I have stayed with him for all my follow up care. Dr Rutt is an excellent doctor, very down to earth and friendly. One thing I need to add is because of the small amount removed, when I awoke from anesthesia I was suffocating, most likely from swelling which closed up the airway. VERY SCARY. So because this has been a traumatic guessing game of treatment options, I am happy to find people with similar circumstances.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 24, 2018

@marydwyer51

When I had my vocal cord surgery (Cleveland Clinic in Ohio) I was given prednisone IV during the surgery and then started oral prednisone the day after surgery for about a week. It kept the inflammation down quite nicely. I did sleep in a recliner for the first couple of nights, though, because I would have breathing problems during the night and first thing in the morning.

Teresa

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 24, 2018

In reply to @marydwyer51 "How are you doing now after a few years have passed?" + (show)

@marydwyer51 I am doing well, however, I probably need to have check up with a laryngologist some time this year. I've experienced a little choking at times for reasons unknown to me.

Teresa

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 24, 2018

In reply to @marydwyer51 "I feel for all of you. Does anyone in the group have bilateral paralysis or know..." + (show)

@marydwyer51 I did teach for a few years, however, the vocal cord problem resulted in too much fatigue and effort so I went back to office work. Teachers need to project and that is too much effort if both vocal cords aren't working.

Teresa

d1215 | @d1215 | Mar 24, 2018

In reply to @ken45140 "I had right vocal cord paralysis with left bowing and atrophy. Raspy voice for 13 months...." + (show)

Yes I was. Thank you for helping me, I was not sure how to address him.

d1215 | @d1215 | Mar 24, 2018

In reply to @jimjudym4 "I have vocal cord paralysis on both of my cords. I am now recovering from surgery..." + (show)

Hello @marydwyer51
I am so sorry for what you are going thru. I also went to Dr. Woo 20yrs ago for vocal cord implant. He filled it once and I just had it filled again with another Doctor he recommended so I did not have to go to the city again. Now he is talking about putting fat in vocal cord to fill it. I guess one step at a time for all of us. It is just difficult going thru this and hoping they are doing the right thing. It is good we have found this group and we are not doing this alone.

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Mar 24, 2018

In reply to @ken45140 "I had right vocal cord paralysis with left bowing and atrophy. Raspy voice for 13 months...." + (show)

Hello @d1215, the best way is to do what I just did and use the members username. Simply use the @ and then the members username right after. This will let the member you want to address specifically know via email notification that they were addressed directly.

patriciagsr | @patriciagsr | Jun 11, 2019

In reply to @d1215 "I have left vocal cord paralysis. I have a vocal cord implant, and have had it..." + (show)

I just had the body fat implant 3 weeks ago in Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and it is wonderful. About 70% of my voice back and still better everyday. I recommend it 100%. Dr Amy Rutt did the surgery. Hope this helps

patriciagsr | @patriciagsr | Jun 11, 2019

In reply to @marydwyer51 "I saw Amy Rutt an Mayo Clinic." + (show)

Me too....wonderful doctor

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 12, 2019

In reply to @patriciagsr "I just had the body fat implant 3 weeks ago in Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and it..." + (show)

Hello @patriciagsr

I am interested in hearing more about the body fat implant. In the past, I have had a silastic implant in a paralyzed vocal cord but have never heard of the body fat implant. Does this come from your own body? I'd appreciate whatever information you can provide.