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Posted by: sandra ®
05/31/2004, 19:57:13


I was surprised when my neurologist, to whom I'd gone for advice on migraines, diagnosed my voice disorder as SD. I'd never heard of it before, and I thought my voice was just something I'd have to live with. I just retired from 30some years of teaching, and I have to say that speaking in a low voice was pretty effective! The kids really listened well when I spoke! He suggested that I have Botox for my migraines, and he said it would help my SD problem, too. Anyone else had those kinds of Botox injections help their voice?



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Re: migraine and SD
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Posted by: Lynn Brailsford ®
06/01/2004, 07:44:30


I developed severe migraines about the same time my SD kicked in - but I didn't know it was SD at the time. I attributed my voice and migraine problems to stress and overuse of my voice.

My neurologist who treats me for migraines had never heard of SD, but once I discovered what I had and began botox treatments, I brought her up to speed. Recently, she suggested botox for my migraines. I agreed since the botox for my voice was so successful.

I have to say, the botox is working very well! She injected 19 sites around my forehead, temples, jaw, neck and shoulders. Of course I also have to say that I am virtually wrinkle free - a wonderful side benefit!

But to answer your question - I don't think the botox for migraines helped my voice - just as the botox for SD didn't relieve my migraines or wrinkles! But we just started, so time will tell.




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Posted by: SKjellberg ®
06/04/2004, 15:28:44


I have had migraines and S.D. for years, and have been getting injections for the migraines from my neurologist in various sites in head, neck, shoulders. And, get EMG guidance Botox for S.D. from my neurolaryngologist. Neither doctor does both, but exchange my records and the past three years (with tons of injections, ugh...) I'm having great success! Just wish it lasted longer than three months. I don't know how many people with S.D. also have migraines, but it began at the same time for me.

Sherry/AB AD SD/Denver




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Re: migraine and SD
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Posted by: sandra ®
06/04/2004, 20:57:22


Thanks, Sherry. I'm still investigating all this. I'm still surprised that this "dysfunction" even has a name and that other people have it, too! I'm just beginning to learn about it!



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