As regular readers know, about two years ago I lost my ability to speak. The problem is called spasmodic dysphonia (SD). This update is primarily for the benefit of the other people with SD. Many of you asked about my experience and for any advice. The rest of you will find this post too detailed. Feel free to skip it.
First, some background.
There are two types of spasmodic dysphonia.
Adductor: The vocal cords clench when you try to speak, causing a strangled sound. (That is my type.)
Abductor: The vocal cords open when you try to speak, causing a breathy whisper.
[Keep reading at the The Dilbert Blog]
This has got to be one of the biggest pain in the ass in the world. Imagine one day you just can’t speak normally and the only suggested cure from the doctors is shooting an agent that kills nerves into your throat, from down your mouth. I would immediately started looking around. And good for Scott Adams (Creator of Dilbert) that he did. Scott does a great write up about the disease and the cures out there currently. What works and what doesn’t fully work. Fighting a disease that can trigger and never fully go away has to be one of the most frustrating things. Especially when it hits something we all take for granted.
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