Question 1

what is the definition or description of: jumbled speech?

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Jumbled speech: Jumbled speech =  disorganization of speech. It may be a  symptom of neurological or psychiatric conditions.

Question 2

has anyone experienced speech problems such as jumbled speech from medicine?

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Jumbled speech: Absolutely. See your doctor to chack if this is so with you.

Question 3

can you get jumbled speech while taking seroquel (quetiapine)?

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Yes You Can: Seroquel (quetiapine) aka qutiepine belongs to the therapeutic class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics. It is indicated in the treatmment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and as an adjunct to treat major depression.  Impaired motor function and sedation are  side effects than can occur. Both of which could lead to problems with speech.

Question 4

really worried, jumbled speech, confusion. could they be due to depression?

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Get evaluated: Are these new symptoms or something you've experienced before? Did you start taking any new meds? In any case, these symptoms are too broad to give you a definitive answer. Contact your primary care doctor, get evaluated to rule out anything physical  going on.

Question 5

what can i do to improve my speech if i have dysarthria?

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Speech therapy: If you possess structural complications over head and neck, perhaps get an opinion from an otolaryngologist, and consider that some jaw dental disorders may play a role.  A speech therapist can often transform even chronic and resistant dysarthria.

Question 6

any ideas of speech improvement for dysarthria?

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Neurological deficit: Dysarthria is a neurologic problem of cranial nerves 9, 10, 12 which impairs the ability to speak normally. I am not sure how much improvement is possible but a speech therapist may be able to help.

Question 7

can speech/language impairment be greatly improved/reversed?

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Not usually reversed: But often treated do do not give up!

Question 8

can you tell me if speech/language impairment is a disability that can be greatly improved/reversed?

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This depends: On the source. Speech therapy can do wonders in improvement, but it mostly depends on the source of the disability. The outcome will be different from different pathologies, like between congenital malformations verse, traumatic brain injuries, it just depends and should be seen as a case to case prognosis.

Question 9

why am i experiencing a sudden onset of dysarthria (slurred speech) and ataxia (gait trouble)..!?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: These are serious symptoms.  If one has sudden onset of speech and gait problems one should call 911 and get immediate medical attention.  Causes could be stroke, a medication effect and other conditions - but these are signs that something is effecting the nervous system.

Question 10

what's the cause of dysarthria?

Accepted Answer

Symptom not disease: Dysarthria is a condition or symptom of speech impairment due to strokes or other neuromuscular diseases.  It can be caused by a temporary (transient ischemic attack) or by more permanent causes of nerve damage.  The cure depends on the cause of the symptom.

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Really worried, jumbled speech, confusion. could they be due to depression?

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What can i do to improve my speech if i have dysarthria?

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Any ideas of speech improvement for dysarthria?

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Can speech/language impairment be greatly improved/reversed?

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Can you tell me if speech/language impairment is a disability that can be greatly improved/reversed?

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Why am i experiencing a sudden onset of dysarthria (slurred speech) and ataxia (gait trouble)..!?

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What's the cause of dysarthria?

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