adela Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Ed since the 26th of December has not talked well. The doctor said that the left side of the voice box has a nerve that goes down into the lung and comes back up. The nerve has a cancer tumor pressing against it This has devastated Ed and the doctor didn't say anything can be done. Since then Ed has been in a tailspin downward. Any thoughts on this and what I can do to get Ed's spirit up. Also he is not walking good at all his right side is getting weaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Adela, I have no solutions but I would like to offer my prayers for you and Ed... God's Blessings.. Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Have You cosidered a Speech Therapist for a second expert opinion? DEb lost her voice also but was at a whisper across the room and a dryerase board at the end of her battle. try the therapist for 2nd opinion. Good Luck and many prayers for you and your Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Just Prayers and get a second opinion from me. Hang in there. much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I agree with Eppie. I would look into getting a second opinion. My prayers are with you. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I'm so sorry for this. I've seen how demoralizing these limitations can be. I think a second opinion is a good idea, and/or maybe some speech therapy? good luck with it, and keep us posted. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 So sorry to hear that Ed is dealing with a voice loss problem. The same thing happened to Dennis and it would always make him so very frustrated. Are you able to hear Ed speak at all? Dennis was able to get out a loud whisper. It seemed that his voice levels would improve for a couple of days and then return to the whisper. The ENT that our oncologist referred us to gave us hope that the chemo might help his voice to return. Sadly, it never did. I would think that a speech therapist might be able to help you. Praying for good results for Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I am sorry Ed is having such difficulty. I have no suggestions other than what has been mentioned. Ed and you have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 My prayers are with you and your husband. Sorry I can't offer any advice. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adela Posted February 9, 2006 Author Share Posted February 9, 2006 Ed can communicate at a whisper. I will try the second opinon of a speech thearpy. He keeps telling me that's the way Jennings sounded before he went off the air. Thanks all for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhodes Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 My husband's voice changes periodically from a semi-whisper to a whisper. The better he's feeling generally, the louder the voice. I would reassure him that you are listening and allow him to take his time. (That was a tough one for me. I'd always want to rush him or tell him to speak up, even when I know it's not something he can control.) Writing also seems like a good option. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkerdoodler Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Jim is experiencing the same thing... very frustrating since his business involves a lot of telephone work and people have great difficulty understanding him. He can talk in loud whisper. They said the tumor is putting pressure on the nerve leading to the vocal cords and basically he is 'working on one vocal cord' because the other is being compressed. They also said there is a procedure where they can inject something like silicone into the vocal cord to stabilize it but they did not want to do that for him right now... not sure why, or whether there are any significant risks involved, but it might be worth asking about. Last few days Jim's voice has been better and we are hoping the latest chemo (Navelbine) is kicking in. Good luck and keep us updated! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I hope by this time there is an improvement in Ed's speech. Please keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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