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Hi all! I was just diagnosed with vocal cord dysfunction last week, and have no clue what to expect now. Will my life change? Mine is both exercise induced and induced by strong odors. For me odors are so bad that I smell them when they aren't eve...
I was diagnosed with VCD over 13 years ago...A pulmonologist performed a bronchoscopy while I was symptomatic and could visualize the vocal cords closing during inspiration ( when they should really be opened). I to went through Speech Therapy to ...
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- More about me (my health interests and reasons for joining WEGO Health)
- I am currently working on developing my own web business which I started as an accommodation for my allergies,asthma, and vocal cord dysfunction.
I was told that I needed to "exercise good vocal hygiene", which basically means that I have to stop talking so much. I had already cut down on large groups because of fragrances. (landed in the hospital because of those!) and was working fewer hours in a job in which I was underemployed because I could control the exposure to the allergens. The severe allergies/asthma and now VCD, put an end to the way I used to make a living.
Since I need to avoid groups, I am developing my skills on the Social Networks. Well here goes. I have great family, several members of my family also have allergies/asthma. Although I had to give up our cats because of my allergies. I have a BSBA. I enjoy music, logic puzzles, and spending time with loved ones.
I started a blog on Dailystrength.org, concerning VCD. Someone told me I should blog and so I also have one on Disaboom.com, under user name: AnnNE.
I encourage anyone who has VCD to contribute. VCD gets mistaken for asthma. I was told by my doctor that people have been put on steroids and some even put on ventilators because VCD and asthma look very similar.
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Sorry, I've been gone for so long.
My business is picking up now. I'm learning how to study and understand my analysis pages. I spend my days researching new products, learning how to blog, writing blogs, and eventually writing a newsletter. One thing at a time.
I need to make a plug for a product/service that I found. If any of you need help with emails, newsletters, surveys, or polls give Constant Contact a try. www.constantcontact.com. They have a 60 free trial and do a great job with educa… Continue
My business is picking up now. I'm learning how to study and understand my analysis pages. I spend my days researching new products, learning how to blog, writing blogs, and eventually writing a newsletter. One thing at a time.
I need to make a plug for a product/service that I found. If any of you need help with emails, newsletters, surveys, or polls give Constant Contact a try. www.constantcontact.com. They have a 60 free trial and do a great job with educa… Continue
Posted on May 13, 2008 at 4:13pm —
A Friendly Place! Intro to VCD - Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Everyone has been so friendly!
Someone suggested that I talk more about VCD - Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
I was diagnosed with VCD just a few months ago. I have severe allergies w/asthma. I kept having attacks that looked like uncontrolled asthma. My allergist because suspicious and asked that I come into the office when i had another attack that couldn't get under control with the usual asthma meds (this includes steroids - shots and oral).
I went to his office and he did a Spirometry test. It s… Continue
Someone suggested that I talk more about VCD - Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
I was diagnosed with VCD just a few months ago. I have severe allergies w/asthma. I kept having attacks that looked like uncontrolled asthma. My allergist because suspicious and asked that I come into the office when i had another attack that couldn't get under control with the usual asthma meds (this includes steroids - shots and oral).
I went to his office and he did a Spirometry test. It s… Continue
Posted on April 30, 2008 at 1:02pm — 5 Comments
Hello Everyone
I'm just finding out what this community is all about.
Take Care
AnnS
Take Care
AnnS
Posted on April 29, 2008 at 8:18pm — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 10:42pm on May 20, 2008,
Ria said… - My business is called Check My Tag. I provide resources for families of children with life-threatening food allergies. It started with a clothing line that functions as a medical alert device for toddlers. We now also sell the tags by themselves so parents can sew them on to any shirt or blouse. I have also have a company blog that provides tips and resources.
- At 3:53pm on May 13, 2008,
AnnS, said…
- Hi Ria, Your business is about Food Allergies, great, I have been looking for someone who is doing some great things in this area. What is the name of your business. What's your website? I'd love to take a look.
Thanks
Ann
- At 1:39pm on May 13, 2008,
Sarah H said… - Ann,
It looks like you're getting the hang of things! I write about parenting a child with a dairy allergy. I'm sure you'll have lots of interesting experiences and advice to share, no matter how much writing you've done before.
- At 12:22pm on April 30, 2008,
Sarah H said…
- Welcome, Ann!
- At 12:07am on April 30, 2008,
Ria said…
- Welcome to WEGO, Ann! Paula has pretty much covered the basics regarding the WEGO Community. I have an allergy-inspired business as well because my son has severe food allergies... if I can help you in any way, please feel free to send me a message.
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