ursol Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Hi all, For many months (probably since surgery in October) I have had a terrible cough that I have not been able to get rid of. It happens mostly when I eat or drink. I end of choking alot and vomit my food sometimes when I cough too hard. I drink much less water than I should as a direct result. I have complained about it for awhile and the dr.'s did not have an answer for me. Sent me through an Endoscopy in December which showed nothing. Last month I was sent for a swallow test which also showed nothing. I finally said to my doctor that I couldn't take it anymore and infact one night I choked badly and thought I was going to die so he decided I should see a Ear, Nose and throat specialist. Well after sending a camera up my nose and down my throat I have been diagnosed with a paralyzed vocal cord. They say due to surgery or radiation. The good news is that they can fix it. I will have minor surgery at the end of July. I'm sooo happy, this cough and choking gets really old fast. Just had a follow-up Brain MRI. Results all clear. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Lilly, talk to Wendy here. She can walk you though it. Gald to hear the good news on the MRI. Keep Up the Great Work. Always sending you positive vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I am so glad they found the problem. Good luck with the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 So happy they can take care of the problem for you! Great news on the MRI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 What a relief Lilly, that this is fixable. Great News on the MRI!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Lilly, I am really glad you found the problem. I can't imagine a women going around with paralyzed vocal cords. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Hi Lilly, I am really excited to hear that your mri came back good! I just love to hear the good news when it happens. The paralyzed vocal cord happened to me too. Your experience sounds exactly like mine. For a short time, the choking was so bad that I thought I was going to die, NOT FROM THE CANCER, but from drinking water . I had two surgeries on my throat. Initially I was given a collegen injection into the cord as a temporary fix. Some patients have had the severed nerves regrow and fix the paralysis on its own. The collegen only worked for about 2 months on me. Eventually I had a montgomery thyroplasty implant inserted into my vocal cord. Overnight I was no longer choking and gagging. You don't mention if you had problems with your ability to talk louder than a whisper or being out of breath/exhausted after a short conversation. The surgery helped improve these issues, but honestly they didn't disappear after surgery. At the end of the day, would I recommend the surgery? Definetly!! I would be happy to give you more info or answer any questions you have, just let me know. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Lilly--So glad to hear that you will get the vocal chord fixed. And thrilled even more to hear about the clear MRI! I know you will be looking forward to being about to eat and drink without the coughing and choking fits! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Lilly, Glad they think they can fix the problem, sorry you have to wait to have it done, but isn't that always the way.. hurry up and wait. Wonderful news on your MRI. Keep us informed. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Glad to hear the good news. I hope the end of July gets here quickly for you and that problem will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Yea, Lilly!!!! Something's going to get FIXED !!!! You're doing great, girl. Just wait until that vocal cord is fixed................look out everyone . Now let's get EVERYTHING going in that same direction, huh? Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Lilly, Sometimes you really have to press these doctors! Glad you got the problem solved and can now look forward to some relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 That is great news Lilly ... things will get better once that surgery fixes the choking and coughing problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 That is just swell Lily. I am glad to see something positive come your way. I know how much a pain a cough can be. My cough is persistent and sometimes I go into a spasm that almost makes me puke, but not quite. I think my cough is getting better though. I have been able to manage it with codeine and cough drops. Kudos on the clear mri too. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Lilly, So glad to hear the word "fix" in the same sentence as lung cancer!! Coughing gets old very fast. Take care of yourself. Always warm regards, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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