More than one cause for speech impairment, and muscle control is one of them. It isn't technically cognitive in origin. Of late I have been getting tongue-tied trying to articulate muoltisyllable words, and it isn't because I am not remembering the word, failing to remember its meaning, or simply grasping at straws trying to think of what to say. It is a motor control issue in that I cannot articulate the numerous sounds that the tongue, lips, throat, and diaphragm are supposed to regulate. I tried to say refrigerator this morning. I failed. Got stalled after the second syllable.
I read up on the topic, and while a quick Google search yields info, one site had this to say:
By: MSF Staff and reviewed by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Medical Advisory Board
The conversation skips along until… the long pause. That word that just won’t come out, or the odd quality to your voice that starts when it does, can be frustrating and embarrassing.
As many as 40 percent of people who are diagnosed with MS will face speech difficulties at some time. The most common problems are loudness, a harsh quality to the voice, and problems with articulation and pitch.
The symptom could hit hard with a relapse, or come and go several times a day on a regular basis. It might be so subtle that your spouse or doctor notices it before you do, or so frustrating that you don’t want to leave the house.
MS AND SPEECH
Human speech ends with the mouth but starts with the brain. The lungs, vocal cords and tongue all play a role, as well as the lips, throat and jaw. That leaves several places along the way that speaking can get complicated when MS is involved.
“When there is damage to the nerves that stimulate the muscles, they may not work as quickly or precisely,” according to Bonnie Schaude, outpatient speech pathologist at the MS Institute at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Ga.
Motor speech disorders, including those most commonly associated with MS, are called dysarthrias... read more here: (http://www.msfocus.org/article-detai...?articleID=358)
This is of concern to me because I am a vocalist, a singer for a duo. I wouldn't mind reading others' thoughts about impaired speech. I took Tysabri for over 5 years without incident but went off it due to JCV+ and length of time on treatment. I now take Gilenya. My neuro scheduled me an MRI on Tuesday.
Anyone care to comment on personal experience? Thanks.
I read up on the topic, and while a quick Google search yields info, one site had this to say:
By: MSF Staff and reviewed by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Medical Advisory Board
The conversation skips along until… the long pause. That word that just won’t come out, or the odd quality to your voice that starts when it does, can be frustrating and embarrassing.
As many as 40 percent of people who are diagnosed with MS will face speech difficulties at some time. The most common problems are loudness, a harsh quality to the voice, and problems with articulation and pitch.
The symptom could hit hard with a relapse, or come and go several times a day on a regular basis. It might be so subtle that your spouse or doctor notices it before you do, or so frustrating that you don’t want to leave the house.
MS AND SPEECH
Human speech ends with the mouth but starts with the brain. The lungs, vocal cords and tongue all play a role, as well as the lips, throat and jaw. That leaves several places along the way that speaking can get complicated when MS is involved.
“When there is damage to the nerves that stimulate the muscles, they may not work as quickly or precisely,” according to Bonnie Schaude, outpatient speech pathologist at the MS Institute at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Ga.
Motor speech disorders, including those most commonly associated with MS, are called dysarthrias... read more here: (http://www.msfocus.org/article-detai...?articleID=358)
This is of concern to me because I am a vocalist, a singer for a duo. I wouldn't mind reading others' thoughts about impaired speech. I took Tysabri for over 5 years without incident but went off it due to JCV+ and length of time on treatment. I now take Gilenya. My neuro scheduled me an MRI on Tuesday.
Anyone care to comment on personal experience? Thanks.
There is a new sub-forum for dysarthria (speech problems)and dysphagia (swallowing problems) which are closely related as similar muscles groups are involved. I will move this over to the sub-forum.
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