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[saquay]

I'm glad to have finally found a forum to discussion my vocal cord problem. I had surgery on March 9, 2010 to remove my thyroid, and my life has not been the same since. I have been diagnose with Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis, it's difficult to talk, breath, and swallow. My ENT now wants me to consider having additional surgery, either a tracheotomy or arytenoidectomy, neither is a good choice for me. I'm planning to get a second and third opinion. From what I've been researching there is not many alternatives to this condition other than the two I listed. Does anyone know of any other procedures that are less evasive?

[lukesmom653]

I know exactly what you are talking about!!! My vocal cord has been paralyzed for well over a year. I am miserable. the collagen injections did very little to help, and it was temporary. There is a surgery where the ENT puts in an implant in the paralyzed cord, which is made of silicone or some safe material, and it causes the cords to meet together better. Therefore, you're supposed to have a better voice as well as less chance of strangling on liquids. I am wanting to have this surgery ASAP, but have a teenager who has had problems lately and that has taken all my energy and time. Will get back to you if I have it soon. I am very, very self-conscious of my voice!!! I used to have such a nice voice and I sang too. Good luck to you.

[Chocolatecity007]

Welcome! am also a New member, I also had surgery on Aug 2012 to remove the left over thyroid that became a large mass on my chest and due to this surgery I was left with both of my vocal cord paralysis this was discover all most 8 mths later by my ENT. My breathing became a problem I didn’t have enough air way to the point I now have a trachea. It’s not easy but thank God who give me strength to carry it through day by day. I was giving same choice, Am doing some research what am looking into is the Replacement nerve at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. You are not alone on this stay in pray God will make a break throw.