Poll on range of speech Issues with Parkinson’s

Hi, I am trying to get a sense of what we are all individually experiencing in terms of communication by voice. I have slurred speech, stuttering, fast rate of speech and inability to sometimes speak multi syllable words.

What is your experience?

[parkie13]

At times my speech was very quiet, even if I try to speak loud I couldn't. Since I've been taking thiamine HCL I don't have a problem. I did take the big and loud course and I think it helped, I have not been practicing since I took the course. My therapist emphasized that if you don't do anything else read something for 10-15 minutes as loud as you can. She was recommending twice a day.

[movinngroovin1]

Worse since DBS>

[Hidden in reply to movinngroovin1]

Hi moving...I am sorry to hear that.

How long has it been after the DBS? Have your electrodes been fully calibrated? Can you please give more information about your speech issues if you can ?

[movinngroovin1 in reply to Hidden]

Six years and yes. I am fine otherwise

Four days a week in the gym. Small price to pay for 22 years of PD.

[park_bear]

I find that using speech to text software is helpful because it forces me to practice enunciating slowly and clearly.

[Hidden]

Hubby's speech has been very soft - can't be heard over air conditioner.

[Physio70]

LSVT LOUD. 5 years ago I was unable to speak on the phone, give my address to a taxi driver, etc. my speech was the first thing others noticed about the development of PD ?MSA. As you describe yours. In fact I sounded drunk. I cannot tell you the joy having my speech back.. almost miraculously! I Live alone with my elderly dog. I subscribe to the New York Times and read it aloud for at least one hour each morning. (I have a very well informed dog) I speak on the phone, and unless I’m tired or stressed’ my speech is clear. It is the single most effective treatment for me, other than prescribed medications. I wish I’d been told more about Neuroplasticity by my first Neurologist.