Talk:Spasmodic dysphonia

message: One person with spasmodic dysphonia reported that a delayed auditory feedback (DAF) anti-stuttering device improved his speech. Tdkehoe 03:30, 14 January 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: DAF

message: There are instances reported in which singers have been diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia in the singing voice, but not in the speaking voice--Krsbar 01:08, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Reports

message: I am restoring the subsection on abductor spasmodic dysphonia, removed by 67.188.121.101 on 3 October.  No reason was given for its removal and it leaves a conspicuous abscence. Redglasses 21:45, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Restoring

message: a link to watch: http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2006/10/good_news_day.html —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.98.10.169 (talk • contribs) .
:Has it been confirmed that Scott Adams is the first person in history to recover from this?  It looks like it's just hearsay from his doctor, who may have just told him candidly that he doesn't know of anyone who has. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 141.210.54.122 (talk • contribs) .
He hasn't recovered.  He still has a severe voice problem.  What people say in writing and how they sound in person might SHOCK you.
::I am going to add the word "known" in front of it for now. Kyle824 01:33, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I have added a  tag, since we are using a primary source. As soon as a reliable secondary source appears (not some blog, please!), replace it and remove the template. -- ReyBrujo 03:49, 25 October 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: I changed the wording to reflect the possible unreliability of the source (and removed the self-published tag)Gjc8 05:20, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

text: Never mind, I just did it.  These are, of course, rather serious claims and allegations, so it will be interesting to see what happens now. Esn 06:28, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

text: I added a blatant advertising tag for this treatment section. It reads like an ad, directs to his web site, and the ad copy appears to original research by Cooper himself.Jas public (talk) 15:17, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title: Scott Adams

message: Much of this article appears to have been copied/paraphrased from  http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13856 . -- —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.226.229.241 (talk • contribs)  
*I've removed the plagiarized sections, keeping only the most obvious statements. Although the article is now in tatters, it shouldn't be deleted as there is plenty of opportunity for improvement. ˉˉanetode╦╩ 23:42, 11 May 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Plagiarized?

message: Can someone please add a section on symptoms? It would help round out information on this disorder.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.104.24.226 (talk) 18:44, 11 December 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Symptoms? 

message: Does anyone know what the hell that means? I know nothing about this topic,, but that certainly makes no sense to me. Try it.
MarkinBoston (talk) 05:26, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I just tried it, and I can do it. Seems pretty obvious. You talk while breathing in... --sciencewatcher (talk) 16:24, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Speaking while breathing in?  

message: There seems to be missing a citation for this statement? 
"SD is a neurological disorder rather than a disorder of the larynx, and as in other forms of dystonia, interventions at the end organ (i.e., larynx) have not offered a definitive cure, only symptomatic relief."
Would a sub-section/heading for psychogenic causes be required here?
Kathytheslp (talk) 00:53, 26 September 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cause 

message: There seems to be a missing source when the author compares to symptoms of adductor spasmodic dysphonia and stuttering:
"These spasms make it difficult for the vocal folds to vibrate and produce voice. Words are often cut off or are difficult to start because of the muscle spasms. Therefore, speech may be choppy but differs from stuttering."
--Sujinlim86 (talk) 14:06, 20 September 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Adductor spasmodic dysphonia 

message: A reference link for Linda Thompson (38) doesn't work:
"Thompson's Trials: UK Folk Rock Great Makes Triumphant Return to the Stage". Tim Perlich, NOW Toronto. 2002-10-17. Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-08-23.
Is it just me or for others as well? --Sujinlim86 (talk) 14:11, 20 September 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Linda Thompson 

message: I think it will be worth it to look into updating the Treatment section. Some of the articles referenced are over 10 years old! I am sure there is good literature about the topic since then. I've done a quick search and compiled a few references to look at later(,,).
If you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate.  Kengjalrnvjwngj (talk) 01:16, 30 September 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: I think this section is definitely worth working on. I found another source that may be useful for the treatment section, it focuses on the use of botulinum toxin and surgery as intervention strategies.  Hope it helps! Jdavid06 (talk) 20:32, 30 September 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Updating Treatment Section 

message: I found an article  describing the recent advances in identifying possible cause of spasmodic dysphonia. This article proposes family history of neurological disorders including dystonia and tremor, recent viral illness, and heavy voice use as possible causal factors on spasmodic dysphonia. Some of references in the cause section are more than 10 years old, so I will update some of the sources as well. Sujinlim86 (talk) 19:09, 30 September 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Updating Cause Section 

message: I think the Diagnosis section could use more thorough and updated information regarding the procedure for differential diagnosis of this disorder and the challenges involved. This section could also potentially include information on the signs and symptoms, such as perceptual voice characteristics, which may be useful in diagnosis (particularly for distinguishing between types of spasmodic dysphonia or other voice disorders). Any input or advice is appreciated! I found some sources for information on spasmodic dysphonia diagnosis of this disorder  Jdavid06 (talk) 20:23, 30 September 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: I am planning on reorganizing the diagnosis section to add a bit more information about differential diagnosis. I will add some characteristics that can help tell SD appart from MT dysphonia or voice tremor.LaurieSlater (talk) 20:15, 31 October 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Updating Diagnosis Section 

message: There are a lot of press articles that say Shania Twain had 'dysphonia'.  Dysphonia is a very general term meaning hoarse voice.  Someone with temporary laryngitis can be described as having dysphonia.  Shania has never had Spasmodic Dysphonia aka Laryngeal Dystonia.  Someone in my support group was at an NSDA (National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association) conference a couple of years ago and Shania's personal doctor disclosed that Shania had had MTD (Muscle Tension Dysphonia).  MTD is a functional voice disorder and is therefore treatable with vocal therapy.  Although sometimes people confuse MTD and SD, MTD has nothing to with SD which is a neurological voice disorder.  I have therefore removed her from the list of Famous People with Spasmodic Dysphonia.SeaFern (talk) 18:33, 1 February 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Shania Twain 

message: Originating in 1991, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) celebrates 30 years of providing support and advancing knowledge, information dissemination and funding of medical research on this debilitating, life-changing rare voice disorder that affects individuals across the world. More in-depth and current information is available at dystonia.org.ConsumerWithSpasmodicDysphonia (talk) 21:19, 9 August 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: This comment is kind of spammy... Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 19:12, 10 August 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association 

message: What else is known about "whispering dysphonia"? I'd like to look into this further. Additionally, I'd like to research more information pertaining to epidemiology, and perhaps introduce a quality of life section for individuals with SD. Finally, I'm curious about what else is known regarding pathophysiology of SD, and potential structural changes in the brain. Feedback is always welcome! Meertek (talk) 23:17, 20 September 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Article Evaluation 

message: I'm also thinking about adding a differential diagnosis section, both for SD and MTD, as well as for SD subtypes. Meertek (talk) 21:14, 30 September 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: Key is to find high quality references. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 00:36, 2 October 2018 (UTC)
thread_title: Article Evaluation