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After Botox sometimes I went 6 weeks of whispering, to get a voice that only lasted a few weeks...but as time went on it got better and my "good" voice lasted longer. I was happy to have a good whisper. :) I've had SD for 21 years and spent 9 years with Botox. The injections gave me back my life. I recently opted for the SLAD/R surgery and have been whispering for 4 months 2 days....and now have a soft voice that's getting stronger everyday. I know it gets depressing and frustrating and it is for all of us with SD. But, in my case, I'm just thankful for the things that I don't have. :) I also have Essential Tremor, and Spasmodic Dystonia (I also get Botox injections in the back of my neck for a head tremor) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Severe Asthma and Chronic Bronchitis). I also have/had AD/SD with a severe tremor.

I am a Christian and God has been good to me. I believe that placing myself in God's hands and having a GREAT doctor/surgeon, was the answer for me. I feel God gave my doctor the knowledge and great gift to help me.

Please hang in there......believe me it really does get better.

Jo Ann

I read the article you recommended, and the name Gary Catona is mentioned as a very good Speech Pathologist. Do you happen to know what techniques Gary Catona uses, for SD patients? Have you been in touch with him?