Yes, repeating yourself can be connected to MS. MS can cause cognitive difficulties, often called "brain fog," which can affect memory and word-finding. This sometimes leads to repeating things without realizing it.
Here are some cognitive and speech-related issues MS can cause:
- Memory problems — difficulty retaining what Show Full Answer
Yes, repeating yourself can be connected to MS. MS can cause cognitive difficulties, often called "brain fog," which can affect memory and word-finding. This sometimes leads to repeating things without realizing it.
Here are some cognitive and speech-related issues MS can cause:
- Memory problems — difficulty retaining what was just said
- Word-finding difficulties — struggling to find the right words
- Expressive dysphasia — trouble communicating thoughts clearly
- Receptive dysphasia — difficulty understanding what others are saying A MyMSTeam member shared: *"I stutter and can't find my words a lot. I often find it hard to talk to people because I am afraid I'll stutter or say something crazy."*
It's worth bringing this up with your neurologist, as they can assess whether it's MS-related and suggest ways to manage it. Speech therapy is one option that can really help with MS-related communication challenges.
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