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06 Mar 04 - 04:02 AM (#1130250) Subject: BS: great prognosis From: kendall For the last two years I have been thinking that the radiation I had ruined my voice. Now, with the help of a specialist, I find that it is not a case of damaged vocal cords, but a case of "Dysphonia". Common among singers, and quite curable. All I need is a good voice coach. Hoofrigginray! |
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06 Mar 04 - 04:04 AM (#1130252) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Shanghaiceltic Great news Kendall, are you hiring Pavaroti? Before you hit the UK! |
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06 Mar 04 - 04:06 AM (#1130254) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall Don't know if I will get it back by then, but get it back I will! |
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06 Mar 04 - 05:08 AM (#1130264) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Micca Well, Cap'n that is Really Good News!!!I am Chuffed for you, see you soon!!! "and I'll crow like a Cock and I'll carroll like a lark in the life that is coming in the morning" |
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06 Mar 04 - 05:47 AM (#1130270) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Catherine Jayne Great News Kendall!!! See you soon Love Khatt xx |
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06 Mar 04 - 05:49 AM (#1130271) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Jeanie That's wonderful ! With Love, - jeanie |
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06 Mar 04 - 06:21 AM (#1130283) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Sandra in Sydney yaaahh!! having just bought the Mudcat CDs (finally) & heard you I wanna hear more. sandra |
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06 Mar 04 - 07:10 AM (#1130290) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Dead Horse I am not one to boast about MY body parts, but if you are happy for your prognosis,(whatever THAT is) who am I to argue? |
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06 Mar 04 - 07:29 AM (#1130298) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Jeri Kendall, it really is too bad no one suggested a voice coach before now... OK, I'll behave. This is GOOD NEWS! I'll expect you to be singing up a storm in a few months (if not sooner), doing a world tour and recording a new CD ("Overhauled"). Haul out that friggin' guitar and get to work! |
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06 Mar 04 - 07:42 AM (#1130302) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Kendall, that's wonderful!! We'll sing together at Old Songs, if not before. There must be some good voice coaches in the Portland area. Allison |
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06 Mar 04 - 07:45 AM (#1130304) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall YEE HAW! The thing is, Jeri, no one else has had the training in voice problems. My E.N.T. is one of the best, but he sees no sign of cancer, so, as far as he's concerned, I'm cured. This other specialist is trained and has the equipment to do detailed analysis. He was able to show me on the video film what was happening, and what should happen. It could be a long road back, but, it will be worth it. |
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06 Mar 04 - 08:19 AM (#1130309) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Ebbie Kendall, what great news! |
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06 Mar 04 - 08:26 AM (#1130311) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Jeri Kendall, what IS it, exactly? Do the muscles around vocal cords sort of spasm so the cords don't vibrate properly? If so, you may be surprised at how fast things improve with a bit of training in techniques to overcome the problem. (She says, not really having a clue what's involved. Just hoping.) |
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06 Mar 04 - 08:33 AM (#1130314) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Bobert Fa la la la la la la la la...... So when can we expect yer next CD, Captain? Bobert |
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06 Mar 04 - 08:42 AM (#1130316) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: GUEST,Jacqui.c @ Newark Great news Kendall. That will give you something to really work on. It's probably a bit late for when you come over here but who knows? Has your man given you any recommendations for a coach? |
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06 Mar 04 - 08:58 AM (#1130332) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall Jeri, thats exactly what the deal is. Those muscles have decided to constrict on their own, and I have to talk them out of it. Jacqui, there are many good voice coaches here, he recommended one in particular, so I'll set up with her. |
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06 Mar 04 - 10:11 AM (#1130354) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Amos Send the lots of pictures of performing perfectly and getting rewarded for it. Trains 'em up! :>)_ A |
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06 Mar 04 - 10:19 AM (#1130360) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Tinker Great News Kendall ! ! Since there is no question what kind of talkin' to you are going to give those recaltrant vocal muscles... Be patient, but give 'em hell. I'll be waiting. Tinker |
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06 Mar 04 - 03:21 PM (#1130481) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Peace That is great to hear, Kendall. I'm very happy for you. Bruce M |
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06 Mar 04 - 03:35 PM (#1130488) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Sorcha Now that ought to bring you out of the Doldrums!! Yippeeee!! |
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06 Mar 04 - 03:38 PM (#1130491) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: McGrath of Harlow "Dysphonia" ! There's a lot of that around in the music business. My impression is that to make it big you've just got to have it... |
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06 Mar 04 - 06:30 PM (#1130567) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Stephen L. Rich Great news! Glad to hear it! Stephen Lee |
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06 Mar 04 - 06:47 PM (#1130573) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Bill D wow...I've known for years that for some things, you "Just gotta hold your mouth right", and here is a REAL example! Great news! |
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06 Mar 04 - 07:10 PM (#1130585) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: fat B****rd I'm very pleased for you Mr.K. Sing up, boy !! |
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06 Mar 04 - 11:18 PM (#1130684) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Mary in Kentucky Great news, Kendall, what a present! Now when you start singing *opera* I want a full report. ;-) |
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06 Mar 04 - 11:24 PM (#1130686) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: LadyJean Congratulations! It's so great you have your voice back! Happy Vaccai. |
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06 Mar 04 - 11:38 PM (#1130691) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: MAG this is really, really great -- to know you will get back something you love, truly madly deeply. Let us know your pregress. |
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06 Mar 04 - 11:49 PM (#1130695) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Kim C Yeehaw! |
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07 Mar 04 - 03:24 AM (#1130733) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Mark Clark Fantastic news, Kendall. Thanks. - Mark |
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07 Mar 04 - 10:23 AM (#1130856) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: freda underhill Kendall what great news... singing is everything... I heard an interview with Pavarotti once, where he said that the way he prepares for a performance is to sing very gently, softly and quietly through the day. it helps his throat relax and his voice gets a good gentle oiling before it soars. good luck with your singing practise, Kendall, and enjoy every golden drop of it! best wishes freda |
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07 Mar 04 - 10:35 AM (#1130867) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Deckman That's very good news, I'm pleased for you. Let me also mention that you are really in for quite a ride, I know. When you do find the right coach, he, or more likely she, will likely put you to work in a manner that you are not used to. I must say that, having NOT met you personally yet, I DO hear that you have a reputation of someone who is a very good "rider." The process by which you learn these new skills is very complicated and they are not easy. And, it's VERY mental. You'll need to have your brain involved constantly. I've seen some singers succeed in this and I've also seen some fail. I'd recommend success over failure ... but then you've already demonstrated many times that you do also. CHEERS and BLESSING for you. Bob |
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07 Mar 04 - 12:02 PM (#1130921) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall WORK? shit... |
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07 Mar 04 - 12:39 PM (#1130957) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: McGrath of Harlow That's a good initial phase, I'd imagine... |
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07 Mar 04 - 03:26 PM (#1131053) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Midchuck Is this the same thing Linda Thompson has/had? Is it caused by lewd and dirty thoughts? Now I'm scared... Peter. |
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07 Mar 04 - 07:04 PM (#1131232) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Col K Thats just great news. Find that coach and keep working. See you over here soon Colin |
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07 Mar 04 - 07:47 PM (#1131271) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: jets great that you are to get your voice back . Now you have no need to learn how to realy play the guitar, like your brthers. Joe |
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07 Mar 04 - 08:37 PM (#1131302) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall Just for that, you can buy me lunch! send me an e mail Kenmo@gwi.net |
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08 Mar 04 - 03:07 PM (#1131656) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Janie Yeh Captain. WORK!!!!! Teeerific news. Janie |
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08 Mar 04 - 03:14 PM (#1131663) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: GUEST I find myself always dissapointed around Christmas time when my voice goes out. Its a bummer not to be able to sing the carols I love so much. It takes a month or so for it to go away. I can't imagine finding out that I wouldn't be able to sing again. So this if fantastic news. I haven't had the pleasure of hearing your work but will be looking ofrward to your full recovery! |
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08 Mar 04 - 03:40 PM (#1131684) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: jeffp Congratulations, Cap'n!!!!! Really great news!!! jeffp |
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08 Mar 04 - 10:53 PM (#1131948) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Stilly River Sage Anyone who listens to National Public Radio during the daytime may know a lot about "dysphonia" if they listen to the Diane Rehm show. She has this problem, which took a long time to diagnose, though everyone who listened to her heard it coming on. As it happens, one of the specialists in this she ran into years later was a fan of hers and always wondered if she knew what she had. The treatment she goes in for is an injection of the botulism toxin into the vocal chords. It can be painful, and it isn't always as effective after each treatment. She usually disappears for a few days and comes back sounding much better. Her voice seizes up and is quite scratchy. Like some people have said in discussing it, as she works to get the words out, they want to "reach out and pull the words from her." SRS |
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09 Mar 04 - 12:56 PM (#1132191) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall My problem is the muscles that control the vocal cords tend to constrict when they shouldn't. I understand that can be cured by exercises. |
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09 Mar 04 - 01:39 PM (#1132234) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Amos Maybe you should try speaking in a Southern accent, Kendall -- it's gotta be easier on your vocal chords than your Down East twang!! A |
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09 Mar 04 - 02:21 PM (#1132278) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Stilly River Sage Here is a link to Diane Rehm's page at WAMU about her spasmodic dysphonia. Lots of articles about how she is working through it. Here's one short interview in the Washington Post that is linked from the above page: Diane Rehm Host, "The Diane Rehm show," WAMU radio I went to doctor after doctor after doctor, and they all told me that nothing was wrong with my voice, nothing was wrong with my throat or vocal cords and that I didn't have cancer. For something like eight years they told me it was all in my head. The day came when I had to get off the air. I did my show. It sounded so awful. Afterwards, I had to run downtown to moderate a program on gossip. Three hundred fifty in the audience. Four people on the stage. And I had to moderate this. As soon as it was over, I dashed out of there. I went right back to the studio and said to my boss, "I'm out of here." I really came as close as people come to having a nervous breakdown. For four months, I simply sat at home on tranquilizers, on muscle relaxants, things to help me just sit peacefully and quietly. I didn't want to talk to anyone because I was so embarrassed. Finally our internist said, "I don't care what these other doctors said, I'm sending her to Johns Hopkins." Within one hour at Johns Hopkins, they diagnosed spasmodic dysphonia. They treat it with Botox injections straight to the vocal cords. Because I speak as slowly as I do, number one, people who are just learning the language appreciate it so much. And, number two, they tell me that it's so refreshing to have moments to think about what's being said. And they judge me to be thoughtful because my speech is slow. If you go back, and I have, to some of the shows I did 15 years ago, my voice was quicker, my thoughts flowed more easily. Maybe because I am slower now, I do take more time to think about what I have to say. And maybe in this world of one-second images and rapid-fire conversations, I do offer something that's different and, maybe, better. -- Interview by Amanda Temple SRS |
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09 Mar 04 - 09:15 PM (#1132657) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall aint nobody stickin' no needle in my vocal cords. That treatment doesn't last anyway. |
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10 Mar 04 - 09:27 AM (#1132969) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: Roger the Skiffler Way to go,Cap'n. RtS (They recommended a coach for my voice- it appears I have to lie down while they reverse a 50-seater over me) |
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10 Mar 04 - 12:16 PM (#1133125) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: kendall the coach wouldn't bre so bad, but it's those 6 Clydesdale horses that hurt! |
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10 Mar 04 - 01:18 PM (#1133171) Subject: RE: BS: great prognosis From: DonMeixner I hate to say I told you so but many of us told you so. I remember telling you to find a good speech pathologist/ therapist while sitting with you and my son on the bench at Old Songs a couple years ago. But does the crochetty old Captain pay attention? OHHHHH NOOOOO! This is wonderful news Kendall. Now get off your butt you Jackass and go get some therapy, there are at least several songs I want you to teach me. Don |