Question 1

can stuttering be caused by emotional trauma or head surgeries? no matter how many specialists i see i can't shake my severe stutter.

Accepted Answer

Stuttering biologic?: I'm not an expert in this area but a psychiatrist i knew treated himself successfully with a newer antipsychotic medication.  This off label use has many risks & highly recommend other attempts with relaxation and antianxiety medications first.  But a low dose of a second generation antipsychotic might be worth a try in severe stuttering.  This may be a clue that stuttering is a movement disorder.

Question 2

is stuttering after a head injury normal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There wasn't stuttering before the injury, correct?  If the temporal lobe of the brain sustained an injury after the trauma, stuttering could possibly be a consequence.

Question 3

i've been stuttering more lately and my memory has gotten worse, as well as my right side of my head has pressure on it and my right leg as well.

Accepted Answer

Get seen: These are suspicious enough as lateralizing signs of a lesion that you deserve a good physical exam & perhaps some imaging. Good luck.

Question 4

can all 4 wisdom teeth coming out affect speech? such as stuttering etc. had mri w/ and without contrast + ct of head in may. both fine.

Accepted Answer

No: There is no link between the teeth and stuttering.

Question 5

thyroid tsh high. fog head, can't think; memory probs. my speech is stuttered as brain will not think quick. dr not given meds. should i get meds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should have testing to determine why your TSH is so high and why you are having these symptoms.  This is not something that can wait as you have serious concerns.

Question 6

is it normal to stutter in my mind and when i am reading a book?

Accepted Answer

No, very unusual: Most people who stutter do not stutter when reading or thinking, singing, etc..

Question 7

what can i do to take my mind of thinking i'm going to stutter before or during a conversation (how do i take that thought from entering my mind)?

Accepted Answer

Seek help: Speak to your dovtor, a psycologist or psychiatrist for help.

Question 8

when i get emotional or stressed i have  brief moments of speech stutter and mouth goes cross briefly. happened a few times. shud i worry ?

Accepted Answer

No: But, if your getting that upset frequently you may be depressed or suffering from an anxiety disorder ?

Question 9

eye pressure, dizziness, forgetfulness loss of feeling especially in hands and legs, metallic taste and stuttering. no hypertension. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Differential Dx alot: Anxiety to neurologic disorders. Med- side effects or mega-doses of vitamins or supplements.
Exposure to pesticides especially if you live or work on a farm or agriculture industry w/o protection of hands and w/o a mask to prevent inhalation. See an ophthalmologist to check eyes. Do you have mvp? Metallic taste makes toxins ? Family hx of neurologic /
degenerative disease important. Get evaluated.

Question 10

can punching things and throwing yourself around but without hitting your head cause a concussion?
and would going on a bumpy bike ride after that cause further damage?

Accepted Answer

: No risk at all. Neither of these activities will cause consussion.

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What causes a stutter after hitting head

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Can stuttering be caused by emotional trauma or head surgeries? no matter how many specialists i see i can't shake my severe stutter.

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Is stuttering after a head injury normal?

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I've been stuttering more lately and my memory has gotten worse, as well as my right side of my head has pressure on it and my right leg as well.

A member asked:

Can all 4 wisdom teeth coming out affect speech? such as stuttering etc. had mri w/ and without contrast + ct of head in may. both fine.

A member asked:

Thyroid tsh high. fog head, can't think; memory probs. my speech is stuttered as brain will not think quick. dr not given meds. should i get meds?

A member asked:

Is it normal to stutter in my mind and when i am reading a book?

A member asked:

What can i do to take my mind of thinking i'm going to stutter before or during a conversation (how do i take that thought from entering my mind)?

A member asked:

When i get emotional or stressed i have brief moments of speech stutter and mouth goes cross briefly. happened a few times. shud i worry ?

A member asked:

Eye pressure, dizziness, forgetfulness loss of feeling especially in hands and legs, metallic taste and stuttering. no hypertension. what could it be?

A member asked:

Can punching things and throwing yourself around but without hitting your head cause a concussion? and would going on a bumpy bike ride after that cause further damage?

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