The Righteous Buzz: Paco is Dead

What Exactly is Spasmodic Dysphonia?

Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD) of the adductor type occurs when the basal ganglia within the brain sends an incorrect message to the vocal chord muscles, instructing them to contract too tightly, in some cases blocking speech altogether. In adductor SD, speech may sound strained, quivery, hoarse, jerky, creaky, staccato, or garbled, and can at times be very difficult to understand.

The less frequently occurring SD is of the abductor type, in which there is an overcontraction of the muscles that separate the vocal chords, resulting in a choppy and breathy whispering voice pattern and is harder to treat than the adductor type.

I have the adductor type of SD and sound, for the most part, like I am very sick. I also lose portions of many words. This causes me a lot of distress and has led to me trying to choose words that are easier for me to say. My voice is also quivery at times which makes it sound as though I am upset and about to cry. That is also referred to as a tremor.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Paco is Dead

22 comments:

Melody said...: I'm so sorry.; May 28, 2009 10:59 AM
Two Dogs said...: Aw Hell.; May 28, 2009 11:13 AM
Kathy said...: So sorry for everyone, Double Shot, Paco and you. I remember how difficult it was on Double Shot when you told us the story about Paco's escape. I hope he is dealing with this OK. Hugs and love.; May 28, 2009 12:08 PM
AmusedMomma said...: This post has been removed by the author.; May 28, 2009 12:29 PM
AmusedMomma said...: So sorry to read about Paco's demise. I deleted my previous post since I used real names.

How is Double Shot taking this news? How are you doing?

Sending you our condolences and love!; May 28, 2009 12:31 PM
Flea said...: I'm so sorry, KJ. I echo Two Dogs' sentiment. And Kathy's. Hugs to you and Double Shot.; May 28, 2009 1:10 PM
Angela said...: This post has been removed by the author.; May 28, 2009 2:17 PM
Angela said...: wrote the wrong thing...

((hugs)) When you have time go to my blog and listen to Praise You In The Storm by Casting Crowns..I think the words speak exactly what your going through right now.; May 28, 2009 2:19 PM
Elysa said...: I'm so sorry. Please give our love to Double Shot.; May 28, 2009 3:36 PM
Chris H said...: Awww so sorry to hear that news. {{{HUGS}}} to everyone.; May 28, 2009 3:42 PM
Gladys said...: I'm so sorry.; May 28, 2009 3:47 PM
claudia said...: ((((HUGS)))) to you and Double Shot.; May 28, 2009 6:48 PM
Natalie said...: At least it didn't happen while the men were out of town, this way Double Shot had some closure time. Sorry that it had to happen.; May 28, 2009 7:42 PM
Karen Deborah said...: oh man that is tough, I'm sorry. How is double shot?; May 28, 2009 7:54 PM
Andy and Wendy Ingram said...: I am so sorry!; May 28, 2009 7:55 PM
MaBunny said...: Oh Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that! My prayers to you for taking care of him and to Double shot for losing a beloved pet.; May 28, 2009 8:24 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm so sorry. It's so difficult to lose a pet. My thoughts are with you and your family. E; May 28, 2009 8:30 PM
Junebug said...: Sad news. I wish sad things did not happen. So sorry.; May 28, 2009 10:06 PM
Steve B said...: Wow. Sucks.

Never any good at this kind of stuff, but my heart goes out to you all.; May 29, 2009 12:54 AM
jojo said...: I'm so sorry CB.; May 29, 2009 9:25 PM
Trisha said...: Poor Paco, Poor Double Shot, and Poor you! I am so sorry for your family's loss.; May 31, 2009 4:02 PM
hanagrace said...: I'm sorry!!! At least he's not in pain, but still it SUCKS!; June 1, 2009 1:55 PM