Six Months with Foreign Accent Syndrome and counting
It has now been six months since I first contracted Foreign Accent Syndrome. Here is a fascinating video where I discovered that there was another person in a nearby area who had a similar manifestation in which her normal speech was replaced with a strongly accented way of speaking.
Next, let me say,...
WIBC Interview 090728
Posted by ellen5e in Foreign Accent Syndrome on 07 28th, 2009 | No Comments
Today I was given a surprise phone call by producer Dan at the 93.1 FM WIBC, asking if Terri and Joe of the morning team could have me on this morning for a brief interview/ check-in. It has been three weeks since I was on the program and I have had a lot of people asking about why I wasn’t on...
Making Waves with an EEG
I recently underwent another medical test known as an electroencephalogram (EEG) which is a noninvasive test used to evaluate brain function or disorders.
Electrodes were attached to my scalp with a special gel or paste. This made for a VERY BAD HAIR DAY… it took forever to get that goop out of...
FAS Friends
Posted by ellen5e in Foreign Accent Syndrome, Friendship, News, Personal Experience, Spirit on 06 16th, 2009 | No Comments
I met with a new friend tonight who I call “Fishers Fran.” We both have Foreign Accent Syndrome, (an extremely rare
Eastside Ellen and Fishers Fran shake up a local Steak 'n' Shake. ---Photo by waitress Cloe.
medical condition that causes a person to speak with a foreign accent that...
Without a Leg to Stand On
Surgery Discription
Originally uploaded by Ellen5e
The last few days have been really tough. I always have chronic pain, so I usually have a pretty high pain threshold. However, this latest surgery has ground me down more than any previous. Since I have had extra time awake in the middle of the night,...
Leg Work: a bit of bone surgery
Posted by ellen5e in Chronic Pain, HEALTH, LIFE, Personal Experience, Spirit on 02 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment
The 21st of February, the very day after I turned 46, I had my 31st surgery. God has been good to me in that I made it through another one.
This was the easiest surgery I’ve ever had on my leg. Dr. Karl Raynor went in and removed 2″ from my left distal fibula (smaller lower leg bone) and...