NPR's Diane Rehm and Spasmodic Dysphonia

National Public Radio host Diane Rehm was diagnosed with a speech disorder called Spasmodic Dysphonia in 1998.

This is the story of how her symptoms began, how she was diagnosed and how she has continued her work as a broadcaster despite her condition.

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• SD
• Spasmodic Dysphonia
• Diane Rehm
• vocal disorders
• Dystonia

[alfredklek]

She is a woman in her 70's. That she can continue to produce such a wonderful radio show is a credit to her stamina and intellect.

[leonardodalongisland]

I had NO idea. I actually thought she was a woman in her 80's. This is the first time I've ever seen her. Wow.

[liljaybird95]

She's my inspiration :D

[Thejbirdy]

She's great.

[corbinzahrt]

You're my hero Diane.

[chick3ntr33s]

i love listeing to her but im always afraid other listeners will make fun of her ;_;

[jesskaybry]

I just discovered Diane's show this year and immediately thought she was 100 years old. Had no idea what she has been through! Diane, I love your show and wish you a complete recovery. You are an inspiration and a silver fox, to boot!

[klabboy13]

I'm a 17 teen year old guy, i have stuttering problems and my parents have me listen to the show when she's on sometimes. She really gives me hope that i can get over my stutter. She's inspiring to me. Everyone should appreciate her, wonderful women, continue to do what you do Diane Rehm!

[rotcbrad]

I'd do her

[burdette2442]

Thank you for your information. I'm 69 and have been diagnosed with SD but haven't started the botox shots yet. I read some of the comments below and it's amazing that people never change. The bullies on the playground yesterday are still bullying today. They should all have the pleasure of having this complication. Then MAYBE, just maybe, they would develope some compassion.

[autoordco]

@alfredklek

Stamina? The women is MIA from her own show most of the time. Intellect? Rehm misidentifies people she is speaking with, mispronounces words and names, and continues to cling to her erroneous information even after being corrected on air.