Are you experiencing a shaky, choppy voice when speaking loudly that's been going on for several months?
Yes, this is something others with MS experience. About 25 to 40 percent of people with MS have speech problems, including changes in voice quality and disrupted rhythm. Your shaky voice could be related to dysarthria Show Full Answer
Are you experiencing a shaky, choppy voice when speaking loudly that's been going on for several months?
Yes, this is something others with MS experience. About 25 to 40 percent of people with MS have speech problems, including changes in voice quality and disrupted rhythm. Your shaky voice could be related to dysarthria, which affects the muscles involved in speech.
MS lesions in parts of the brain that control speech muscles can cause various voice changes, including:
* Difficulty controlling pitch and volume
* Slurred or choppy speech
* Changes in voice quality
* Disrupted rhythm between words
Some MyMSTeam members describe similar experiences, noting their speech becomes more difficult when tired or under pressure. One member mentioned having speech problems at night when really tired, but finding their speech returns to normal in the morning.
Since this has been ongoing for several months, it's important to talk with your neurologist. They may refer you to a speech-language pathologist who can identify which muscles are affected and create a personalized treatment plan to help manage these symptoms.
February 25
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