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Loss of speech

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lucy27403
lucy27403

This might sound weird but I went qbout 15 mins were I couldn't speak properly today. I knew in my brain what I was trying to say but my words were coming out slurred it was so scary it was like my brain was discovered connected from my mouth has anyone ever experienced this before? It isn't the first time either

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 lucy27403

    Posted

    Hi Lucy, Can I ask how old you are? This is a vital piece of the puzzle.
  • lucy27403
    lucy27403

    Posted

    I am 29 years old but it's happened a features in the past since I was around 21

    • lily65668
      lily65668 lucy27403

      Posted

      Well, it clearly isn't going to be dementia if it started at 21. I'm just wondering what your doctor said about this.

  • jude40966
    jude40966 lucy27403

    Posted

    Hi, Lucy. Sounds to me like you need to see a doctor, the sooner the better. Your symptoms are one of the symptoms associated with stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack), kind of a mini-stroke. Did you have any of the other symptoms: inability to lift an arm, crooked smile? I am not a medical professional and I don’t mean to scare you, but please consult a doctor! Best wishes.
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