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reg

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speech problems
« on: April 20, 2009, 01:28:31 pm »
 ??? iam having problems with slurred speech (another one of the challenges associated with recovery from surgical procedure) i had speech therapy for about a year and its gotten better but i still slur alot anyone else experienced this any info would be greatly appreciated (recieved facial paralyis booklet from ana today)
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NancyMc

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Re: speech problems
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2009, 01:52:52 pm »
Yes, I, too, have some numbness in the side of my tongue that is making it difficult to enunciate.
Wishing you the best,
Nancy
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nancyann

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Re: speech problems
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2009, 06:31:46 am »
Hi reg:   Before I had the T3 surgery(which corrected the slurred speech issue),  I would have to hold up my paralyzed side with my hand when talking, especially toward the end of the work day.   Hopefully you will get movement back (?).
Always good thoughts,  Nancy
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JudyT

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Re: speech problems
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2009, 07:25:10 am »
I have slurred speech, however I can't detect it myself....it's very strange. If I listen to my message on either my cell or home phone I sound awful.....like drunk awful. My sister-in- law recently told me "Sis change your message....you sound bad" When I listened it WAS awful....I was so embarrased. My youngest son, often asks me when he calls ...."Mom...have you had to much wine?" It is a terrible feeling because I don't hear it that way at all when I am talking. It is bad enough to walk like I am drunk but to sound like it too! Geeeez! Another question to be answered.

Judy
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MAlegant

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Re: speech problems
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2009, 09:46:51 am »
Because of numbness I find it very difficult to speak properly.  Depending on how "swollen" my tongue and gums feel, it can be very hard work to speak.  Haven't thought about speech therapy but if it doesn't resolve I may go that route.  Hang in there.
Marci
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cin605

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Re: speech problems
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2009, 11:43:35 am »
I have no facial paralisis but my the left side of my toungue is weak.It was swollen for about four months post op.now the swelling is gone but when i do too much i talk like i have a mouth full.
I am 10 months out.Hoping it will GO AWAY! :o
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Re: speech problems
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2009, 01:13:52 pm »
You're a month ahead of me, so if yours goes away, mine had better follow shortly after.
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