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Experiencing Slurred speech
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healed Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 11 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: moderate Arms: moderate Chest: moderate Legs: moderate healed First Symptom: 06/00 Dx: 01/06
speechlessinseattle Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 5 yrs Bulbar: mild Arms: none Chest: none Legs: moderate speechlessinseattle First Symptom: 10/06 Dx: 02/09
Gerd-NF Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars ALS: 13 yrs Ventilator Wheelchair Feeding tube Bulbar: severe Arms: severe Chest: severe Legs: severe Gerd-NF First Symptom: 06/98 Dx: 03/00

Slurred speech Report

Slurred speech appears similar to that commonly associated with drunkenness, though there are many other causes. Slurred speech is not the same as poorly articulated speech or overly rapid speech.

What we've learned from patients who report Slurred speech

Symptom severities

Severe	137
Moderate	192
Mild	195
None	61

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Slurred speech

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Slurred speech
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Speech / Language Therapy	9
Augmentative Speech Device	7
Lightwriter	3
Augmentative Speech Therapy	2
Words+ Ez keys	2
Dextromethorphan with Quinidine	2
Dynavox	1
Stalevo	1
Apple iPad Augmentative Speech Device	1
Reading out loud	1
LINK Plus Communication Aid	1
Prednisone	1
MRI Brain and Spine	1

Report created on February 09, 2012.

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