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Posted by: ellie ® 05/29/2009, 07:51:30 |
Has anyone had a problem with being intubated for surgery? Facing this soon and am afraid my chords dont need any more irritation. Thank you. |
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Posted by: wolfe ® 05/29/2009, 19:28:33 |
I had surgery almost one year ago and when the anesthesiologist came in before surgery we discussed my voice. He was very reluctant to intubate me, so I had a spinal. I am sure there are many surgeries where a spinal is not an option so I don't know if this helps any or not. Also another thing, is that I had a botox shot only about six weeks before the surgery which may have contributed to his choice and methods. |
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Posted by: Laurie ® 05/29/2009, 20:52:22 |
Hi, there, I really don't think this should be a problem at all. After all, with SD, the vocal cords themselves are normal - it's just the brain's control of them when we try and speak that represents what spasmodic dysphonia is. It really shouldn't be a big deal. One thing to be careful about are the types of anesthetic drugs used pre- during and post-surgery. There are some anti-nausea meds as well as anesthetic induction drugs which can aggravate dystonia and/or cause other types of dystonia. I'd be more concerned to talk with your anesthesiologist and surgeon about that, moreso than the intubation issue. Laurie |
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Posted by: carolw ® 05/31/2009, 20:01:15 |
Intubation should not be a problem. I have had surgery at least 3 times without any problem. Patients are often hoarse after being intubated but it clears within 24 hours. Do tell your anesthesiologist that you have SD which is a dystonia. This should alert them not to use any drugs which may cause dystonic type side effects. Specifically I have asked not to be given Reglan. This is a drug used for nausea. Carol
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