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> >Date: Mon, 9 Mar 1998 17:01:38 -0500 >From: GERALYN SCHULZ <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Meripex > Geralyn: I wanted to respond to your post regarding the effect of Mirapex and pallidotomy on the voice. I have noticed some improvement since taking Mirapex, and following my palidotomy surgery in Dec. '94 my voice was stronger as well. I am particularly aware of voice changes because I have been a singer, a teacher of singing, and a choral music director. Unfortunately, although my voice is better, I still am not consistently strong enough vocally to sing in public. I have been trying lately to get into vocal trim, but it remains frustrating when I objectively evaluate tape recordings of my vocal workout. The main difficulties seem to be an unwanted tremalo, related to the PD tremor, and a tendancy to breathe rather shallow, unless I concentrate soley on deep breathing. Still, I should be grateful for the "somewhat improved" voice as a result of Mirapex and palidotomy. Bob Swanson 56/8yrs [log in to unmask]